Vintage-TV shelves

Now that we're all upgrading to flat-panel HDTVs, there are literally tons of CRT-powered sets from the '70s, '80s, and '90s taking up space in garages--or worse, landfills.

Find a few of these and then follow the directions in the book and in no time you've got a neat storage solution for cramped apartments that makes a statement. But be careful, most older TV guts can be dangerous; they can hold a charge for a long time and many of the substances contained are toxic. Wear a mask and be smart.