Making a Closet



Making a closet is the easiest thing next to building an additional bedroom. With the right tools, one can create additional space to store boxes, hang clothes, and add additional shelves. The first step is to plan the work. Making a closet plan is creating a blue print takes into consideration many variables, such as where you want the closet, how big it should be, and whether it will include shelves or a clothes hanger rod. Failure to plan the work can result in a closet that is not satisfactory or gets derailed in the middle of the construction because something was not thought out in advance.



It might seem unimportant, even trivial, but a making a checklist for a closet project should be done before starting the work on any home improvement project. You'll want to write down the most important steps of the entire project from start to finish. You'll be able to refer to the checklist at any stage of the job to gauge what you should be focusing on, and it will keep you from making the mistake of forgetting something important. It might be something as simple as going back to the store go get a box of the right size nails, or forgetting to offset the door trim one quarter inch before installing, caulking, and painting. This mistake will result in a closet door that doesn't close properly. It won't kill the project, but unless it is redone, it will be a screw up that lasts, making sure that that you see every time you use the closet. The checklist is like a list of stopping points on a road trip map that makes sure you get to where you are going in the right order.

Man has built 100,000-ton ships with the right tools, and you can certainly build a closet with them. You won't need anything special, just the standard garage equipment like a hammer, paintbrush, caulking gun, and set of screwdrivers. Be sure to include a couple of power tools that are also important and save time, such as a drill and skill saw. If you don't already have all these items, you might pick up what you don't have at a hardware store, or simply borrow them from a friend, neighbor, or relative.