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Closet Expansion: Installing the Teen Closet From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-211

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In this segment of Weekend Handyman, host Paul Ryan converts a cluttered teen's closet (seen here) into ... an organized parent's dream! For this particular project, Ryan chose the white laminate style instead of the cherry wood used for the larger closet in the first two segments of this episode. Here's the actual layout and plan of the teen's closet.

Time: 16 hours over 2 days.

Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 on the Weekend Handyman scale.

Materials:

Closet system
Spackle
Paint

Tools:

Cordless screwdriver
Level
Square
Hacksaw
Circular saw
Hand screwdrivers
Stud finder
Rubber mallet

Day Two Continued

1. Small reach-in closets can have more storage too. Measure the space and then take inventory and come up with a design.

   Expert Tip: In a small closet with bifold doors, you will want to put drawers to the center and hanging storage to the right.

2. If you have plenty of hanging space, but need more folding space for clothes and toys, put a tower in the center that has shelves, drawers and baskets. Place the hanging clothes on the side. This will double the storage space in the closet.

   Note: Adjustable systems are especially practical for children's closets.

RESOURCES :
Walk-in Closet (Windquest)
Starter Unit, Cherry, Model #RB1460-C
Hanging Tower, Cherry, Model #RV1472-C
4" Drawer, Cherry, Model #RD2504-C
8" Drawer, Cherry, Model #RD2508-C
Shelf Kit, Cherry, Model #RS1423-C
Shelf Kit, Cherry, Model #RS143-C
Corner Shelves, Cherry, Model #RS3003-C
Shoe Cubes, Cherry, Model #RS1500-C
Belt Rack, Chrome, Model #8024
Tie Rack, Chrome, Model #8034
11" Basket, Chrome, Model #9211-CH
Wardrobe Valet, Chrome, Model #RA1204-CH
Jewelry Tray, Green, Model #RJ2403

Windquest
Website: www.windquestco.com/

Reach-in Closet (Windquest)

Starter unit, white, model #RB1460, $139.50
4" drawer, white, model # RD2504, $35
8" drawer, white, model # RD2508, $40
Shelf kit, white, model # RS1423, $25
Shelf kit, white, model #RS1436, $30
12" basket, white, model # 1312, $26
Belt rack, white, model # RA1202, $25

Windquest
Website: www.windquestco.com/

GUESTS :
Randy Tallman
3311 Windquest Dr.
Holland, MI 49424
Phone: 616-339-3311
Marketing Manager
Windquest

Louise Kurzeka
3301 Library Lane
St. Louis Park, MN 55425
Phone: 952-929-5653
Owner
Everything's Together