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Easy DIY Closet Shelves
You can easily create your own custom closet shelves by simply cutting, gluing and nailing 1x12s and 1x2s together. This how-to video will show you the step-by-step! Materials (2) 1x12s* (1) 1×2* miter saw* nail gun* speed square* small level* caulk/caulk gun latex paint foam roller* I’ve included affiliate links for all items and tools I used to build this project. I will earn a small commission without any increase to you. I hope it makes it easier for you to get what you need to complete your project! Store pickup is life!🙌🏻 Cut Wood to Size This is one of the simplest ways to build shelves for a closet.…
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How to Convert Bi-Fold Doors
Turning, old-school bi-fold doors into a more standard French-style door is as easy as drilling a few holes and attaching new hardware! Watch this how-to video to tackle this project yourself! Bi-fold doors serve a purpose. They’re great for compact areas or areas where a traditional door would block a hallway. We had multiple versions of bi-fold doors in this house when we moved in. One at the laundry room, two closets in the master bedroom, one leading from the living room into the hallway, and Gus’s closet doors. Here’s how I created an accent wall using construction adhesive behind his bed! And since one of Gus’s doors fell off…
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Built-In Shoe Rack How To Video
Make Your Own Custom Shoe Rack This video shows you how to build a shoe rack custom to the size of your closet and shoes! Give it a built-in look by removing the baseboard before installation. Materials 4’x8’x1/2″ sheet of MDF oil-based primer* 1″x12″x12′ wood stain satin polyurethane* nail gun* and nails circular saw* level* paint and stain supplies oscillating tool with blade* Of course, the measurements all depend on the size of the shoe rack you want to build! I use use my actual dimensions for these how-to purposes! Design and Layout To optimize the space in my closet and really enhance the built-in look of my new shoe…
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Bathroom Planning: Closets
What’s In A Closet? No, not all master bathrooms have closets. But we’re making room for a very small one in our bathroom addition, and it brought up some interesting dilemmas for me! So just like with my post on planning for a vanity, choosing between a shower and/or tub, and a separate toilet room, I’m sharing my planning questions with you! Consider Possible Layouts When you are drawing up plans for a new bathroom, it’s easy enough to allocate space to a closet. BUT, what you can’t see on a set of blueprints is how does that closet function? Is there enough space for it to be a walk-in…
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Crown Molding in the Closet?!
I've added a little crown molding to my master closet. But it's not for a decorative purpose. Click to read how I used it for shoe storage.
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Sunny Spot Off the Sunroom
Phase 1 upgrades aren't the most exciting! But a little paint goes a long way in my laundry room/closet. Click to read more about the process!