subject: 10 Easy Do-It-Yourself Tips to Build a Wine Rack by:Alyssa Davis [print this page] Do you like Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects? If so, then construct your own wine rack. It provides you with an easy way to store and display the various wines that you have. Also, building it is probably much easier than you might expect. Furthermore, DIY projects can save you a ton of money, which you could dedicate to increasing your selection of wines. Here are the simple tips to build a rack:
1. Choose the size of the wine rack that you want to build
Wine racks can range in size. They can be small enough to fit on a wall in your home. Mid-size win racks fit easily onto areas such as your kitchen countertop. Meanwhile, larger racks sit on the ground, as a bookshelf would. This type of wine rack can store the greatest number of bottles.
2. Create a wine rack that holds the bottles horizontally
Why is this important? There are a few benefits. Firstly, this helps to keep bits of debris from entering the bottle's neck. Also, keeping the bottles horizontal will ensure that the bottle's cork will remain wet.
3. Construct a wine rack that is a minimum of 7 deep.
You may consider buying wall racks if you struggle with DIY projects. If not, remember that the deeper it is, the less the bottles will protrude from the wine rack. This will make the rack sturdier.
4. Select certain slots to accommodate a high number of bottles
After deciding on how many bottles you want to store, determine which type of slot you want to use. The two best types are the flat-box slot and the diamond-slot. These types of slots are ideal, as you can hold many bottles in a single slot. If you are trying to maximize the number of bottles you can squeeze into a small space, then these types of slots are ideal.
5. Consider slots large enough for a single bottle, for convenience
If you want to access your wine bottles easier and faster, then take this step.
6. Screw holes before installing screws
Do this to avoid cracking the wood of the wine rack, as you drill holes into it.
7. Consider buying a wine rack if necessary
If you lack the time to build your own rack, then consider buying it. These racks are available in a wide variety of styles, sizes, and bottle capacities.
8. Verify that your wine rack is sturdy
In particular, when creating slots for multiple bottles, ensure that the rack can support full bottles' weight.
9. Use the right wood if the wine will sit in a cellar
This will prevent the wood from experiencing rotting, mildew, etc.
10. Add slots in your wine rack, for glasses
This will further serve as a space-saver.
One of the most practical wine racks remains a wall decoration one. However, if you are a DIY fan, then build your own wine rack!
