How to Build a Closet Organizer
Building your own closet organizer is a great way to save on space, time and money. This do-it-yourself project can be done over a weekend and does not require a lot of carpentry knowledge. Once you have built your organization system you will have a place to store items that are not in use, while keeping the items you need at hand.
You Will Need:
- Paintbrush
- Paint/stain
- Two-inch nails
- Hammer
- Saw
- Sandpaper
- Measuring tape
- 1 x 4 lumber
- Measure the space where you will be putting the closet organizer. Usually, the organizer will be about five-feet tall and about two-inches wide, and will have four shelves in it. Purchase enough one-inch-by-four-inch lumber to make the sides and the shelves.
- Cut the one-inch-by-four-inch boards to the correct size using a saw. The pieces you will be using for the sides should be five-inches long and around one-inch wide. You will need six shelf pieces that are about two-inches long and one-inch wide. Four of the pieces will be for the actual shelves and the other two will be for the top and bottom of the organizer.
- Sand the sides and corners of each piece of the organizer to remove any splinters or rough edges.
- Decide where you will be placing each shelf and mark it using a pencil on the sides of the organizer. You usually need at least one-inch of space between the shelves, but you can change this depending on what you plan to place on the shelves.
- Set up one of the sides of the organizer and nail the top and bottom pieces to it. Place a nail every four-to-six-inches along the outside of the side so that the pieces are secure.
- Repeat the last step to attach each shelf to the one side of the organizer and make sure that each one is level.
- Attach the other side of the organizer to the shelves, once again placing nails every four-to-six-inches on each shelf and the top and bottom sections.
- If desired, you can paint or stain the organizer to match the inside of the closet or any other decor. Be sure to paint in a well-ventilated area and allow the paint to dry for at least 48 hours before placing it in your closet.