Catching Book Leaves
You’ve probably seen this idea before: rain gutters as bookshelves for children that display the cover art. Studies show that kids pick up more books (and presumably read them) from libraries when the covers face outward. But what about for adults?
- Here are a few ways to use a gutter for more grownup purposes:
- Affix one above your kitchen counters to hold open cookbooks and free up counter space for cooking prep.
- Cut some lumber to fit the open top and poof! Instant display shelf.
- Use it as a magazine rack, wherever you keep your copies of ReadyMade!
Plastic rain-gutters are sold in 10 ft. lengths for under $1 per foot, so they make a very inexpensive shelving alternative.
