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Don't overlook the possibility of repainting furniture as well. Even if you've never tackled a DIY project before, it's totally doable to paint a small dresser or a set of dining chairs in a single weekend. Want even less of a time commitment? Just paint the interior of a bookcase, the trim on a cabinet or the legs of a chair.

Start With One ShelfProject time: 30 minutesIf you don't have the time to take everything off the bookshelf at once, play around with each shelf individually.Start with one shelf that seems overly cluttered and group like items together (this could mean similar colors, sizes and styles).Think of each shelf as a section and work on the individual spaces before tackling the project as a whole unit (which is sometimes too overwhelming).As you gain more confidence with sorting, processing and organizing, you'll be able to easily see how all the parts relate and organize accordingly.Pro technique: Pull all the books toward the front, allowing only a little of the bookshelf floor to peek through the front. This lining up of books will give the space a uniform front and keep books in line even if they're different lengths.

Example of a bookcase with a painted back. Adds a nice touch

Ikea ‘Billy’ shelves made to look like built ins

IKEA billy turned into builtins