Fixing up closets requires organization.
Sometimes a closet becomes a chaotic mess and holds just about everything a person does not want in sight. Fixing up a closet prevents this situation from happening. Installing a light allows you to see inside the closet and shelving helps to stay organized. Closets typically come with one shelf at the top, preventing optimal organization. Consider installing a shelf on the sides of the closet, as this space commonly is unused and will not hinder hanging garments. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Paint the inside of the closet with exterior paint, a paintbrush and paint roller. When selecting paint colors for the closet, remember that light paint colors create an illusion of a larger space, while dark paint colors make a small space appear smaller.
2. Paint both sides of the closet door with interior paint. You may wish to paint the door a different color than the walls to create an added decorative touch.
3. Install a light fixture in the closet according to the manufacturer's directions, as this varies depending on the specific light fixture. Consider installing a fluorescent light fixture, as these require securing to the closet and plugging into electricity.
4. Place a stud finder on the wall and find the stud. Turn on the stud finder and watch for the red blinking light and sound. When you see and hear this, a stud is directly behind the stud finder. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat if installing more than one shelf.
5. Measure the width of the closet with a tape measure and write this measurement down. The measurement will be your guide for shelving. Repeat if installing more than one shelf.
6. Place wooden boards on a sturdy, flat and solid surface. Measure the desired width of the shelving for the closet and mark with your pencil. Use a carpenter's square to draw a straight line across the entire width of the board. Repeat for each shelf.
7. Place the skill saw on the line and cut the board. Repeat for each shelf.
8. Mark the area in the closet where you will install shelving with a level and pencil. Place the level on the wall in the closet until the bubbles reach the center. Make a guide for installing the shelf with your pencil by either tracing the level on the top or bottom; this depends on your personal preference. Repeat as needed.
9. Secure shelving brackets to the wall inside the closet. Place the brackets on the marks you created and secure with screws and a drill. Repeat for each shelf.
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