
I just moved into a new place that is tiny (about 300 sqft, maybe less), so naturally, I am always low on storage. My parents were kind enough to donate a set of shelves that used to sit in their living room before they moved. These shelves are great, but they are not entirely made for the purpose I am using them for, and I need to add in a few shelves to better organize my stuff.The shelving units are: 2 x (30" x 15" x 80"), 1 x (20" x 15" x 80").I really need 2 more shelves in the bottom cabinets to restore order to my clothing and sheets, which are currently held within those cabinets. Unfortunately, the dimensions are weird af.For those 2 shelves, the dimensions are 13.5" to 14" deep (have to be at least 13.5" to touch both internal shelf pins) and 28-11/16" wide or 35 cm x 73 cm.What are my best options for these shelves? I have looked at wood boards, but they are usually 12" or 16" wide, and I don't have a planer or table saw to use to make them narrower. Plywood is probably my best bet, but I am not sure how specific I can make my cuts at the hardware store and I am a little worried about them bowing under the weight over time. They are attached to the cabinet walls by shelf support pins, 2/side, one about 4" from the back, one about 13" from the back.I am also thinking about making a laundry basket for one of the shelves, because I hate having my clothes everywhere - right now I am using a cardboard box. The shelf in question also has weird dimensions - 14" deep x 18.5" wide x 19" tall. I was thinking about making basically a cube out of 2 x 2s and then putting a bag into it to hold my laundry, just so it can be out of the way.Also, I would love to reface these units at some point in the future, maybe through contact paper or by just painting them. I'm renting the place, so this is a good option for me to put colour into the space without violating my lease. In your opinion, which is a better option? They seem to be particle board faced with some sort of vinyl - I asked my dad, but he has no clue because he prefers wood finishes and has never even ventured into the world of painting furniture.Link to the pictures: https://ift.tt/2Ji1m4i limitations: I have limited tools - a screwdriver, a hammer, and that's pretty much it. I might pick up a hacksaw, but I'm worried about the cuts being straight along a long edge.I don't have access to a table saw, which would usually be my go to at my parent's place, but I now live 6+ hrs away. Also, I'm a graduate student, so limited money yo. I'm kind of using this as something to work through on the weekends, while my stuff is running, instead of spending all my time on reddit :). via /r/DIY https://ift.tt/2HVUf27