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how to install a shelf, the difficult way
first, construct a shelf (but don’t fully assemble it) in another state, preferably one more than 8 hours away.
second, wrap shelf parts in bubble wrap, twine and tape it, bring it in a car, on a plane and in a cab to the final destination.

third, stock on up on sandpaper and other snazzy materials for the construction part.

fourth, do some screwing.

fifth, do some drilling.

sixth, after a full hour of sanding down the not-totally-even shelf ends, see if it fits in the window.

seventh, seriously consider leaving it as is.
eighth, after several more hours of sanding, try out the shelf.

DONE!! finally.