The design in Fig. 31 can be used in building a desk and bookshelves, or merely the bookshelves. The combination desk and bookshelf takes the place of two bulky articles and extends only about 6 in. into the room. The case A is made about ¼ narrower and shorter than the doorway itself. The shelves may be either grooved or nailed into place. The desk lid may be supported most easily by using brass hinges as at D and chain desk-shelf supports as at E, but regular desk stays may be fitted if preferred. The top of case A and the desk shelves B and C are the full width of the case at these points, but the other shelves are set back about 1/8 in. so that the outer edges are not quite flush with the edges of the sides of the case.

Cloth or thin wall board can be used to cover the back of the case. After the completed piece is placed in the opening and fastened securely, a piece of molding F, ½ by l¼ in., may be mitered around the case to hide the joints and attached with brads.

If the unused doorway is in the kitchen or the living room, it may be used to contain a breakfast table and ironing board as shown in Fig. 32. First fit and fasten the crosspieces as shown in section at A. The table top. which is made of ¾-in. plywood, is fitted to swing freely and hung from 3-in. brass hinges screwed to the closed door at the back of the case and to the table top, as at B and C. These hinges are so fastened that when the table top is lowered for use its underside will rest on the piece A, which serves as a support.

The ironing board should be hung with smaller hinges from the underside of the table top, so that it will not interfere with the dropping of the larger piece. "When the table top is locked in a vertical position, the ironing board may be lowered for use. The upper part of the opening may be covered with a curtain on a roller, the lower with bright colored cloth. The table top is kept in a vertical position by a strong bolt fastener, and metal clips made as shown hold the ironing board firmly in place. An old chest of drawers, which is easily obtainable, may be used in making the linen closet shewn in Fig. 33. Shelves are built above to contain linens and are concealed by doors of ½-iri. plywood. If a search of used furniture stores fails to reveal a suitable chest, the making of one will be an absorbing project for the ambitious homeworker. Trouble in sweeping can be avoided by filling in the space between the feet of the chest with a panel. Cross sections of the upper and lower parts arc shown in the upper part of the drawing. Section X shows the construction of the lower cabinet, section Y the upper.

Figs. 33 AND 34. - These two ideas for securing additional closet space, as well as those shown in Figs. 31 and 32, may be changed or adapted to suit the family requirements.

The service closet in Fig. 34 should be made deep enough, by building an extension out or in, to contain the vacuum cleaner. A diagram of this construction is shown in section X. Wall hoard forms the back of the closet, the original door the front. Brooms, mops, and dustpans may be held in place by the cleats A which may also serve as shelf supports. The wall board back is stiffened by cleats B, which support shelves placed as desired to hold dusting cloths, cans of polish, and cleansers.

Fig. 35. - A beautiful little rock-bordered pool for plants and goldfish.