Building Bookcases

These bookcases have taken up almost every moment of time the last two weekends. They are so close to being done, but I just can't wait any longer to post about them.

Here is the beginning phase. Andy and I cut the wood and put them together last Saturday.

I spent Monday and Thursday priming them.

Friday night Andy and I were able to finish the topcoat while the boys were at their friends' house. (Thank you Mike and Ang!)
Today Andy and I cut the back panels, painted them, and then painstakingly measured the light switch and outlet in order to cut it out of the back. These bookcases are going to be built-in so we needed to access the switch and outlet.

One down, one to go! Then we just have to add the crown moulding to the top and build up the mantle for our DVR and DVD player.
We are almost there! Then we can finally unpack all those boxes of books that are in the spare bedroom.