How to clean a basement full of books?
My husband buy a lot of books every week, instead of give it after read, he accumulates it in the basement. So now our basement is not useful.
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Make a library for him, put up shelving for the books. Get him an e reader....nook, barns and noble, amazon kindle , Kobe, micro sd cards.
What about something like this: https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2018/04/how-to-diy-ikea-built-in-bookcase.html
Most basements aren't dry enough to store books. Assuming yours is, would he consider donating some? Then his favorites could be stored on bookshelves.
My sister had the same problem...she took pictures of the books and donated them all. The magazine's she said they got "wet " so she got rid of them. She set up a chair with a lamp as a reading area and a basket under the small table. As he reads he puts in basket and she donates them.
Give to a va hospital
Hello Elena, hope this helps you out, maybe you could out them on a shelf like the one I attached
https://www.shopabunda.com/products/3-tier-bookcase-with-sliding-book-shelf-toy-organizer-cabinet-free-stranding-display-storage-shelves-bedroom-living-room-furniture-white