Lifehacker – “Sitcoms (usually) have the best kitchens. Of course, that’s because they’re fake, missing an entire wall, and designed to make it easy for the cameras to get the angles they need. In addition to a swinging door from the kitchen to the neighboring room, one of the other sitcom kitchen staples is a kitchen island. Unfortunately, kitchen islands aren’t exactly standard in a lot of homes and apartments. But, there is a way to get that extra storage and counter space without having to move: make your own island. One way to do that is upcycling a bookcase. It could be one you already have sitting around, or a flea market find. Here’s how to do that, courtesy of Jenn Largesse, DIY expert and editor for This Old House…”