Build this handy stool in one hour and park it in your closet. You can also use it as a step to reach the high shelf.

Reader's Digest Learn how to build this shoe-storage booster stool.

All you need is a 4x4 sheet of 3/4-in. plywood, wood glue and a handful of 8d finish nails. Cut the plywood pieces according to the illustration. Spread wood glue on the joints, then nail them together with 8d finish nails. First nail through the sides into the back. Then nail through the top into the sides and back. Finally, mark the location of the two shelves and nail through the sides into the shelves.

Build this double-duty step stool from six pieces of 3/4-in. plywood.