How to build a closet organizer with drawers and shelving (only 2 power tools)

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How to build a closet organizer with drawers and shelving (only 2 power tools)

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- Building your own custom closet from a builder grade reach-in closet isn't as hard as you think.
I will show you how to do it with a circular saw and power drill and a few other awesome little jigs.
***This project is sponsored by ‪@KregToolCompany‬ ***
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- Plywood and dimensional boards per the plans.
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- Edge-banding to match the plywood
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- Kreg Drawer Slide Jig - amzn.to/3fbyj7S
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- Kreg shelf pin jig - amzn.to/3qXJ8Nn
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@rcons1g262 7 ай бұрын

Watched several DYI shelve videos, this is the first one that addressed drawers, shelves, trim toe-kicks and un-even gaps in a nice concise way. Thank you!

@Anikasdiylife 7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@lexi3627 3 ай бұрын

As a low voltage techy, thank you for being conscious and planning around that crawl space 😅.

@queens.dee.223 Жыл бұрын

"This is the problem with houses ... " 🤣 So true!

@chiefcomplaint3992 Жыл бұрын

Strong work, Anika. This is a great closet organizer and gives many ideas for other projects such as craft tables and drawers. And it's good to show mistakes -- we all make them -- and how to overcome them instead of editing them out of the video. Thanks.

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Learning 💯 happens through mistakes 😀 and I make them so you don’t have to 😁

@queens.dee.223 Жыл бұрын

It's great seeing someone doing woodworking without a table saw. I really thought it was great that you showed those small mistakes and how you recovered from them. I find a get a ton of play with my Kreg rip cut and cross cut jigs. I am also considering upgrading from a Ryobi circular saw. Any advice? One trick I picked up is to use foam insulation board for large cuts on the ground. It works far better for me than using scrap wood to keep the board off the ground. The circular saw goes through the foam like it's nothing, and the whole piece is supported. Thanks for the great video!

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the project. With the rip cut, make sure all the screws are nice and tight - especially the ones that hold the saw in place. I know foam insulation is very popular but I don’t have space to store the sheets. It is so much easier to store 4x4 boards and blocks.

@courtneylong8709 10 ай бұрын

You always do a phenomenal job!! I love watching your videos❤

@rchavez1840 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video and i was happy you showed realistic mistakes you can make when bldg something like this.

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@OriginalDemGunz Жыл бұрын

Okay I have looked at tons of videos but not many of them have made me believe I can do it thanks for the inspiration and tools some I didn’t know existed. Everything looks great

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear that! My goal is to help as many people realize that they can totally do it! Let me know if you have any questions!

@jennifershepherdjenMM 7 ай бұрын

I know right!! I get nervous when I hear power tools or tools and cutting after having people ppl around that could do it for me. I hadn't realized how much I've depended on others to do it that I never learned or tried myself. Now I want to just do it myself and this gave me that boost of confidence I had back when I was new to adult life. Sometimes it's just more rewarding to do it all yourself and see how amazing you are.

@ProjectArjun Жыл бұрын

Everything shown in the video was carefully and practically thought out, I greatly appreciate it.

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks

@laughingsheep Жыл бұрын

This looks really cool. Can't wait to finally buy the mitre saw, I have my eye on but no place to put it yet. Thank you for making working with power tools look less scary :)

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have fun!

@jilltaylor6716 Жыл бұрын

Accidentally stumbled on this site and in one video it became my favorite.👍🏻

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot! What did you find the most useful or inspiring?

@jilltaylor6716 Жыл бұрын

@@Anikasdiylife There are a few things: not relying on assumed knowledge of the viewer, video quality that makes it easy to follow along, and easy explanations. Not kidding; I'm a fan!

@red2965 Жыл бұрын

That's why I always dry-fit everything first before putting glue on it when I was looking at the plans I was thinking about how it looked like the holes lined up.

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@rodterrell304 4 ай бұрын

Nice job

@Anikasdiylife 3 ай бұрын

thanks!

@luciolucio750 3 ай бұрын

Omg! Subscribed!

@Anikasdiylife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@dinahmichael5683 Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mathewshoyt1763 7 ай бұрын

Anika.. i like your style.. first time viewer.. great job

@Anikasdiylife 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8 Жыл бұрын

Well done darling! 👍🏻😁

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@evakinnear8241 6 ай бұрын

Impressive!

@Anikasdiylife 6 ай бұрын

Thanks you!

@user-zd8ko8mw7l 5 ай бұрын

17:20 there were problems i ran into while building this closet to specs that are given. 1- the drawers that are built do not fit properly when adding drawer slides. You have to have a 1/2 inch on each side and these do not meet that. After building the drawers they are 33" and the framing is 33 3/4" 2- when following your direction on installing the 2nd drawer using the kreg drawer guide you can not use the guide to rest your drawer on to attach the slide to the drawer. It leaves to big of a gap between the doors. It looks like you ended moving them but there was never mention of this. I wish these problems would of been addressed before i started building everything. It causes frustration when things do not line up as they should

@dianeduceymusic4547 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video! A little intimidated by the pocket hole device. One question: Is there adequate clearance for the drawers to open, can't tell from the reveal. Thanks for helping demystify woodworking for this wannabe diyer!

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

absolutely understand! The pocket holes can be intimidating! I have a free workshop coming up that might help! www.anikasdiylife.com/phn-secrets and yes there's plenty of clearance :D

@dianeduceymusic4547 Жыл бұрын

@@Anikasdiylife Hi Anika, really enjoy your videos. One mystery: Everything I've read says that a hanger needs 12" from back closet wall for clothes to fit, but seems like shelf depths are around 11.25", which won't fit the round rod hanging attachment. So I've been cutting shelf side panels closer to 13" D. What's the real measurement on this? Thank you so much!

@goemaerefabian6998 Жыл бұрын

merci pour ton partage a+

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@fabiolamar3594 Жыл бұрын

Hi can you tell me what paper do you used on the wall? Thanks you amazing job

@moonwolf3378 Жыл бұрын

Wow ur a beast

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

ha thanks!

@claudialaureano9817 10 ай бұрын

Girl, I’m gonna need the name of all the blue tools you used. Starting to build from scratch here.

@stevenrodriguez3035 Жыл бұрын

Really like your videos and soon I will tackle my own closet. I do have a question. Why does everyone use pocket holes so much instead of just screwing a board from the other side. i.e. when joining a board perpendicular to another board? Seems like much simpler. Is it only to hide the screws or nails. Don’t think it’s any stronger. Thanks for your reply.

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

Great question Steven! There are lots of reasons to use pocket holes: Extremely beginner-friendly! Once you understand the settings, you can make pocket holes and joints in a matter of minutes. The joint is super strong. The angled screw produces a huge clamping pressure. When coupled with wood glue it makes a really strong joint. There is no clamping and waiting for glue to dry. Make the joint and move on to the next step. It helps get more done in less time. It makes the alignment of two boards extremely straightforward. More info for you here: www.anikasdiylife.com/use-kreg-pocket-hole-jig-video

@robertjohn527 Жыл бұрын

Anika, I love your closet organizer video and am considering doing something similar in my closet. I need to adapt your dimensions to mine and would like to know what software I can use to help with drawer size? Thank you, Robert.

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

You can do it! I used sketchup for designing. I also have a video on drawer building which you may find helpful

@jellen7332 9 ай бұрын

I wanted to see how other ww built their closets. I didn't want the drawers to be too skinny or deep and I didn't want to take way hanger space.. since its for my 14 yrs daughter... I am using mdf... just so I wouldn't have to paint it... and to save $50-60.00, but this look really good!!

@Anikasdiylife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped!

@md3656 Жыл бұрын

Great project!!! Looking to do something like this in my Grandsons closet. What are the shims you use for creating the the even gaps between the drawers??

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

They are reusable plastic shims. amzn.to/3TU340n

@lcarter1418 Жыл бұрын

I wish you could teach me. I want to do this but power tools scare me !

@user-im3go4vh7f Жыл бұрын

😢😢 ❤❤ انتي جميلة جداً ❤

@dcg389 4 ай бұрын

What thickness of plywood are you using?

@Anikasdiylife 4 ай бұрын

I am using 3/4”

@ElizabethHernandez-cm2is 11 ай бұрын

How do you measure to make the drawers? I’m very intimidated

@maximlerma7825 11 ай бұрын

Following!

@red2965 Жыл бұрын

Looks really close at the top to use it

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

The inside is much taller so you don't see the full space.

@robertday422 Жыл бұрын

But surprised by the “only 2 power tools” comment at the start. I saw 3 within the first two minutes. Stopped watching then. Bye

@Anikasdiylife Жыл бұрын

I wish you had kept watching, I did explain that I used my miter saw but the cuts can all be done with the circular saw. This entire build CAN be done with only 2 power tools.

@susanhelwig1468 7 ай бұрын

Not when you're partially disabled with no help.

@user-zd8ko8mw7l 5 ай бұрын