This is a problem/solution project. My daughter needs a storage shelf to keep some of her belongings off the floor. The solution is to make this shelving unit.

For this build, I’m using box store lumber—southern yellow pine 2x10s. I live in a very humid climate, so the fact that these aren’t kiln-dried to “furniture-grade” specs isn’t a concern. My only concern when using this lumber is the knots and the pith. The pith is the center of the tree and is very unstable. Not only that, it just doesn’t look good. And speaking of not looking good, I’ll also avoid the knots for that reason.

If you're interested in seeing this project come to life in the ditigal world, I published a SketchUp design video last week for the build. You can see that here. Notice the design initially called for five shelves. I went with four shelves when I built it. 

If you missed it, the winner of the raffle was drawn. We raised $6,490 for The Purple Heart Project! That's GREAT!!!!

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P.S. As I get older and I remember all the people I’ve lost along the way, I think to myself, maybe a career as a tour guide wasn’t for me.