Closet Organizer Build | How to Organize a Small Closet Efficiently with Carpentry Skills

This closet organizer build makes the best use of the space in the closet. Because this is a bedroom, we use formaldehyde-free plywood and no-VOC primer and paint to avoid creating indoor air pollution. This closet organizer project shows details of how to:
00:00 Closet organizer build
01:22 Cutting large pieces of plywood
02:03 Installing supports for the organizer shelves
03:12 Fitting each shelf to size
05:02 Finishing the edge of the plywood shelf
Videos in this bedroom remodel series:
- How to upgrade the closet doors by replacing sliding doors - • Closet Door Upgrade to...
- How to install door trim on the closet - • How to Install Door Tr...
- How to upgrade door trim on a pre hung door - • How to Replace Door Tr...
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When you're tackling a home improvement project like this, consider what you're bring into your home. These eco-friendly shelves won't create indoor air pollution, which is especially important in a bedroom.
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[@danappan]

Exactly some that is seriously lacking in 99% of North American homes. Why do the builders just make big gasping square hole in the wall and call it a closet and expect that is all what someone needs in terms of storage??? This type of organized closet needs to be part of the building code. thank you sir.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you like it Danny. Thanks for posting your comment. Scott

[@jjbax3]

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[@dezdoes1921]

As a Ministry of Labour certified health and safety representative I really appreciate seeing how safety conscious you are. I subscribed and liked in the first 2 minutes.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That's great! Thanks Dez. Scott

[@user-kl1vs9mq8j]

You are my hero. Finally something I can afford with a tight budget. Thanks

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad I could help! Cheers. Scott

[@t.h.nguyen5193]

Your design is clean, non-toxic, well thought-out, and simply ingenious especially removing the bracket and using the vertical wooden piece to support it. Thank you for the educational and succinct video.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I appreciate that. Scott

[@jaybee2981]

Fact that you are so conscious about not using VOC's or formaldehyde based glue made me subscribe. Thats what sets you apart from the rest. Keep em coming.

[@weslieonsando1124]

You have such a calming voice!

[@neilforehand1121]

Weslie Onsando sounds like I’m listening to NPR

[@abe1p6]

Are in love??

[@pearlharbor4790]

He does. I wanted to learn but now I want to listen and REST. He has lots of asmr in his voice

[@moparky43]

ASMR

[@19woodworks]

Awesome! I like how specific the explanation was. Some woodworkers don't really explain the process that well and it's hard to follow.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks. I appreciate your feedback. Scott

[@speakrighttogod]

Thanks Scott! Very inspirational and thoughtful!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Scott

[@athenamorales7321]

👏👏👏👏👏 love the safty warning at the beginning of the video

[@lovinglife4264]

You are my hero💕. Finally something I can afford with a tight budget. Thanks

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad to hear you found this helpful. Yes, it doesn't take a ton of money to make a functional closet. Good luck with your project! Scott

[@aileengan649]

Great ideas you share to us ! Thank you so much !! I go it !!

[@ppmny7015]

I really loved this video. No time-lapse, sped up nonsense. I learned a lot so thank you for posting!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@delsi25]

This is so detailed!!! Amazingggg

[@nareene1473]

I found this to be extremely detailed and helpful! Thank you

[@quincey6661]

Thank you

[@xpurgeeditz]

I think its a brilliant job and much easier to understand for everyone!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for the feedback Jerry. I appreciate that. Scott

[@camilasaunier356]

Thank you so much! Great video!

[@kingfish2461]

To the point! Followed your instructions and did my own! Thanks

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Great to hear! We share these videos to encourage others to be successful with their projects so it's very rewarding to her this helped you on your project! Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@boykinangels5635]

I’ve new to any wood work and I think this would be a perfect beginner project for my tiny closet space in the basement! Thank you for sharing!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonegonevou6203]

Very clear and easy to follow instructions. Thanks for sharing.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome. I'm happy to hear you found it useful. Thanks. Scott

[@christintai1495]

Love your work . Clear instructions. Keep up the good work

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you! That's encouraging to hear. Scott

[@bethatlikeness5458]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for the info on Formaldehyde in plywood I had to clue about that! The build was great I can't wait to try it!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad it was helpful! Scott 🇨🇦

[@staceylee9865]

This was very helpful. Thank you sir!

[@sleepmeditationmusicforhea1306]

Thank you for the instructions! This was very helpful!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad it was helpful for you! Scott

[@GregInNature]

Great job, Scott. You are a natural on video. Thanks for sharing

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Greg! I recognize your cabin photo.... looking good! Scott

[@mollyl2700]

Thank you I love this idea ,I'll be doing my closet this weekend!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Great! Have fun with your project Molly. Scott

[@323232blue]

you make me feel like I can do this thank you

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That's awesome to hear! Thank you! Scott

[@tcallamcallam9131]

I love the way u explain everything steps by steps & u where so calm, u have such a calming voice. Big up all the time grate work .

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for our comments. I appreciate that! Scott

[@floxysfeed4448]

you got a calm spirit, good spirit for creativity

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you Floxy. Scott

[@ricardotrujillo5106]

Clear as the water, my friend , I thank you for your time and patience to help us with your knowledge. God bless you and your family and business. Thanks.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

How kind. Thank you Ricardo! Scott

[@ricardotrujillo5106]

Home Improvement Woodworking thank you, keep on doing the great work, blessings.

[@PrettyTubs]

This guy is so chill

[@LivinLifeInTheAshLane]

Love this!!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you for your message! Scott

[@adventuresofdaomingchoi6399]

Simple design but magnificent, I love it I wanna try carpentry now! Love.from the Philippines!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Ariel for your comment. Nice to hear from someone in the Philippines too! That's so cool to be connecting with people so far from where I live, near Toronto. Scott

[@ahmedbennabi4841]

Fantastique

[@elizabethruiz3683]

Excellent job. !!

[@Queenline10]

Thank you. Very good job.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for your commend Linda. I appreciate it! Scott

[@slimmercooking1863]

Great job 👍

[@clementcharlebois]

You explain very well. Thank you.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad it was helpful! Scott

[@MrGurwinderpal]

Thank you so much!! I was looking for an idea for my closet, this work is great 👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisjohn1933]

So simple! I must do this!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for your comment Chris. I'm happy to hear it provided some inspiration. Scott

[@samsonvipparti8794]

So nicely sir

[@farid5244]

I really enjoyed and learned a lot. Thanks Scott

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome. Glad to hear you picked up some new woodworking knowledge! Scott

[@ATXTube]

You're an inspiration. I'm going to build this in the next couple weeks. Thank you for this

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That's great! Good luck with your project! I'd love to see a photo. Scott

[@evakouta7890]

Thank you.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome. Scott

[@gloriaalanis8683]

Muy bella voz.

[@JustinMorrison]

Great job! This is exactly what I was looking for 👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad I could help!

[@GabbyN90]

I love how you explain everything; very thought out and not rushed.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Tim. I appreciate that. Scott

[@matthewgrajeda9217]

Excellent quality video, thanks for the help!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you liked it!

[@ayurhalembayungsenja5700]

I like it 💕

[@mondefatima2581]

ماشاء الله بالتوفيق

[@tjmalik1707]

Excellent and useful wood work. Instrument used to trim off the edges is very useful.Such instrument gives good finish to the job.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you. Yes, those edge band trimers work well and save a lot of time. Scott

[@tatooz52967]

Very nice work. I needed some inspiration for my guest closets so thank you.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for your comment Kenneth! I appreciate that

[@TranTheClever]

Love the U shape self supporting system. Very smart 4:55

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks. Scott

[@maritzasaivay306]

Love it!!! Thanks!!!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You are so welcome!

[@TasteTheRambo]

Fantastic and detailed video. Thank you.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@caseyglenar7268]

Awesome! Good job.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Casey!

[@Claudia-he8lg]

Excellent video thank you! You explain so good and did an nice job.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@mikel6787]

I am about to do pretty much the same project for a client. New home but she wants more shelves in her 3 three closets. Something you did here had me rethink my plan of attack. You measured, cut and attached each piece! Labeled them too! Sanded and painted. Then brought them back and really attached them permanently! My client has grayish interior walls with white shelves in her closets. I was gonna measure, cut and apply them. THEN paint them white. But I would waste more time by tapping the edges before painting. Possibly dripping some paint along the way. But i like your plan of attack. Measure, cut, temporary attach them ( with minimal hardware), Take it all to the shop, labeled. Sand them, paint them, bring it all back and firmly attach,..right? Thx for a great vid.

[@plembonicities6263]

Very well done. Thanks.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you! Scott

[@iyankjo3498]

Emmezing

[@tuantang4770]

thank for the video and this is good to know and to build a shelves for the closet thanks again

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TraumaER]

Excellent video!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you for your supportive comment! Scott

[@TranTheClever]

Wow! Amazing 🙏 I met your channel yesterday morning and since then I already watched around 10 videos and loved it all 😻 Thank you! 3:47

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks. I'm glad you're enjoying them. Scott

[@lissy886]

nice

[@stephanieskinner7272]

Than you for the video. Very helpful

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome. Cheers. Scott

[@user-dp8jw7cl8b]

Brilliant

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you. Cheers.

[@storiesfromher20s]

Incredible job! thoroughly enjoyed your video :)

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dvaone11]

Love it, thank your for you DIY videos. My husband need to redo our closet and this will help a lot. Hope you keep making this useful videos

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for your supportive feedback!

[@PrernaSharma-fb6pl]

This was awesome ty!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're Welcome. Glad you enjoyed it! Scott

[@docjohnson3980]

Great video and thank you.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TranTheClever]

Perfect timing for this video. Looks like a good winter project. I'll tackle this along one side of our garage to start and then probably along the garage door side afterward. Will probably swap in some 2x4s, but I definitely like the simplicity of the design (it works really nicely for 10' ceilings). Might throw on some stain (or just paint) to dress it up a notch! 3:28

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

We have a video for free floating garage shelving if you're interested in that too - make with 2x4's and they're really strong - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGTLo6eGjLKejq8 Cheers, Scott

[@juanmora2098]

Hermoso 👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Gracias. Scott

[@randybarrett7]

Great work! I don't understand how anyone can go thumbs down on this video? Keep up the great work!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you Randy! Scott

[@aardeez]

The local carpenter who would have over charged for this.

[@JORGELOPEZ-ik4fg]

You make it look too easy. Great work.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@louietheplumber3609]

I'm gonna give it a shot

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Cool! Good luck with your project Louie! Scott

[@BrantleyIAQ]

An an indoor environmentalist, I appreciate your low-toxin approach! Curious if you’ve ever heard of AFM paint? They are the best for non-toxic paints and sealers. I’d love to hear what you typically like to use.

[@trentonmoonias239]

Awesome, i wanna do this to one of ours closets, it just has the bar and saggy shelf like this one... Subscribed

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for subscribing and supporting our channel! Happy you found this useful. Scott

[@user-mx4hd6jg6n]

Идея! 😊

[@WHH203]

Great work! 👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you. Scott

[@kevinnivek8951]

Thanks steve job!

[@mkhalilh09]

Ver simply explained. Good

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you liked it. Thank you. Scott

[@lindaninikwe9079]

❤wonderful 😊

[@towdoctor670]

Looks great man

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks! Scott

[@pinecorey]

Nice workmanship.👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Mrsh-18]

Thanks for sharing us such a great work:)

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome!

[@abdixaafidabdilaahijamac4054]

Nice one so wonderful

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you for your positive comment! Scott

[@andyramz1705]

Awesome Job Sir👏🏼👏🏼

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you! 👍

[@renatocosta744]

Wow very good job. 👍👍👍👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you! Scott

[@mayazen6092]

Great work

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you Maya. Scott

[@TranTheClever]

Thank you very informative! I'm going to apply this technique to other things. 3:59

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome. Scott

[@jenniepatilan4487]

Good job from Philippines 😍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you! Scott

[@carofco885]

Ugh i have a small condo, no garage, not that much storage and not that many tools buut im still here wishing i could replicate all of these cool projects 😓 one day, one day ...

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you like them. I lived in an apartment at one time and it was an exiting move to setup my first workshop. It's good to have aspirations! Scott

[@annm.7176]

Lowe's or home Depot sell these with the holes already drilled and painted. I built a whole Closet in a whole room.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Yes, that's an option for building shelves. In this bedroom, I didn't want to add any indoor air pollution so I used plywood without formaldehyde glue and no-VOC paint. The material you mentioned would "off-gas", creating some indoor air pollution.

[@stephenmetz2044]

And not to mention the quality difference in what he built and a prebuilt unit. Store bought isnt half as good as the plywood he used.

[@chococatvega1865]

Love the closet but I have so much clothes that I literally need the whole closet for clothes lol women problems 😭

[@EeveeLO6]

👌

[@TranTheClever]

Definitely a handy storage project. 5:37

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you for that! Scott

[@drummerman1206]

Soon as I heard you say the word “house”, I said Canada. Lol. Then checked the about part of the channel. Love the video. I’ve never really thought about a closet project like this. Might have to put it on the list. Thanks.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That's funny. I heard Canadians say "about" funny to some people, but not "house", that's a new one to me. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the chuckle. Scott

[@drummerman1206]

Lol. Yeah it’s that word too. Pretty much most of the words that have an “ou” combo in it sound distinguished to us. Tomorrow is another one I’ve caught too. Lol. I enjoy watching wood workers from all over the world. I did enjoy the video and look forward to more free time where I can watch some more. Thank you sir.

[@robertovelasco6320]

Very nice, all we need, is tools and s little bit of patience.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Yes, patience is key to working on woodworking projects. Thanks for your comment Roberto. Scott

[@mrs.sanchezbudgetz3787]

I watched this whole thing, it was great and informative. But I don’t think I will ever do this. I’ll just wait to tell my uncle and he can watch your video 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️👍🏼 still, great video

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for sharing that. It sounds like you're inspired by the finished project. Cheers. Scott

[@elmichoacanomx7641]

Nice job

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks! Scott

[@shuckingnerds8798]

Amazing. My dad and I are building this tmr

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Cool. That's nice to hear. Good luck with your project this weekend! Scott

[@syedhasan6548]

Nice Video 👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Syed