DIY Changing pantry shelves to pullout drawers

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

For beginners such as us, using pocket holes to make drawers is just too easy and the drawers work like a charm.

[@Roaje-je6vx]

Another tip would be to mount the face against the pocket hole end of the drawer. Then the holes would be hidden behind the face and on the back side of the drawer.

[@patriciaashlock1207]

Like the video, but the "music" is extremely annoying!

[@terrim.602]

I agree. Plus zero explanation. Waste of time.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Very functional project, that everyone can do by following your instructions. I have found out that lost ramen noodles at the back of your pantry still taste great even after 5 years...🤣

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

What is really funny is that we did find two boxes of items that were expired inn 2017. I wanted to film them and include them somehow but never got to it. 😂😂

[@charlottecobain6986]

The tandem painting scene while sharing a workbench was adorable 💚 also the part where you both held the wood to feed into the table saw! You guys are so cute!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Well... I have to agree one of us is adorable. I tell her that all the time. Me? Not so much. LOL!!! Thank you for the wonderful comment and for watching our video!

[@FixitFingers]

Fantastic! What a great and practical idea.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Glad you like it!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

What a great idea! My wife would love something like that👍

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Happy wife equals happy life. Looking forward to your video on pull out drawers! 😄

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

@@Poor_Mans_DIY shhhh Im not letting her watch your vid Just for that reason 😂😂

[@IrishChippy]

@ 6:48 I think you may need to cut a bit off them or they may catch in the doors or door hinges. I think you did cut them later. Love the phrase paint tent slash sauna. Super lovely job, you two.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so very much! (that sauna was so hot inside a closed garage 😄)

[@infodrc6075]

I did something like this years ago in my kitchen. The shelves were up high above my head. I had plexiglass bottoms on the shelves. I am able to view what’s in the back of the shelf from below to see if I really did have what I was looking for, before using a stool to get up to that height. I appreciated how you showed each step of construction thanks. I kind of hate the music during the demo parts. Just me !

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Wow! I like the idea of plexiglass bottom. Mrs Poorman is "height challenged" (I have to be politically correct. LOL) and plexi glass would certainly help her!! I appreciate how you think outside the box! Thank you so very much for taking the time to watch our video and for leaving a comment. As for the music... we understand. We are old and our taste in what we think is catchy music is often irritating to others. We will try harder to select music that our viewers might enjoy. :-)

[@o.g.bwoodwork]

Great storage idea. I definitely need to implement this in my kitchen cupboards.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

You should! We would sincerely love to see what a great way you accomplish it!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Nice video and build. Nothing wrong with pocket screws. Mahalo for sharing! : ) 🐒

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Traditionalist dont seem to like pocket holes... because they are so easy to use. LOL

[@garagemonkeysan]

@@Poor_Mans_DIY The world is big enough for all of us. Ha. 🙂

[@gregdrivesdriver5104]

Nice video. Just a suggestion, you might want to lose the background music. It's like being put on hold on the cell phone. A voice over explaining your tools and tips would be a better choice.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

You are not the first to point this out, and we actually appreciate the feedback. This is how people learn, improve, and grow. (This is an old video, and the music was free through KZbin, we have since subscribed to obtain better music, and we hope our videos have improved). Thank you for watching our video and the fantastic feedback.

[@blossums7]

So glad I found this video. This is just what I need for my pantry. “Paint tent/sauna.” 😂

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We hope it inspires you to do this for yourself. 😀

[@Jordanwoodworking]

We have the same setup and you’ll really enjoy being able to access the entire drawer.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I am really starting to think we are brothers from another mother. I keep doing things just like you. (I made these drawers in our other house, but the quality of the video was poor and it was about time convert these cabinets as well) On a side note, I am upset how many things you have done that I have planned. I have extra drawer slides and had a plan for my heavy planer on my workbench. I looked up videos and the first one with the same idea is your video. so much for my supposed original idea. LOL

[@Jordanwoodworking]

Poor Man's DIY LOL. I got to say the planer concept was an idea that just popped into my head. Not sure if I was the first one to do it, but it’s a great idea for limited space

[@JustMightDIY]

Great job, you two! Love the added functionality of the sliding drawers. And GREAT tip about measuring after the rails are in. We totally would have done it the other way...

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Happy to hear you enjoyed this. I had actually measured the cabinet insides before I put in the rails and noticed a discrepancy and thought it best to measure again after installing the rails to account for differences that might occur if the spacers were warped or not planed and sanded to the exact same thickness. Thank you so very much for commenting!!!

[@KaquolMeliReno]

I like that idea!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I sincerely apologize for the late response. We try to answer all comments as quickly as possible but obviously fell way behind. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to comment. We are thrilled to hear you like the idea. we would love to hear about it if you decide to do the same.

[@katiebelmont595]

That's not a poor man's Kreg Jig though! I need to upgrade!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Think of it in terms of what it would cost to hire someone to do it for you. You can save a ton of money as a poor man would do. Upgrading will pay for itself. 😀 Thank you for your fun comment and for taking the time to watch our video. We really do appreciate it.

[@naticaleb123]

Greetings from Sunny Florida! Nice job, guys!! I’ve been inspired to do the same and I like your techniques! Thanks for the tutorial! Compliments on your wonderful dynamics! Keeps the videos coming!!!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so very much for your incredibly kind comments. We truly are humbled and we appreciate it very much!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

This is such a great idea! Good job 👍👍

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you, sir! As always, we truly appreciate your support and kind words.

[@frank88ster]

I'm retired but this is definitely a project well worth ensuing. Think economy (cheapest way), salvaged second hand timber and go from there. Less waste to landfills should be first tasks, then 'what else can this be used / re purpose for?.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Great points. In addition, if you really want to save more money, use the old fashion drawer pulls. They are at least half the price if not lower. Thank you so much for the great comment!

[@vnatik]

Thanks for the tutorial. You have sooo many instruments in your workshop. One can hardly qualify it as a poor man's workshop. I am not even mentioning the extra space one need to build such a workshop. So, no, definitely not for poor people)

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We hear similar comments about our channel name but often from those who do not manage their money properly. When people own a house, things always happen and require repairs. As an example, water got into the ceiling of my home and the ceiling came down and there was lots of damage. I cannot leave big holes in the ceiling so we researched how much it would cost to hire a carpenter to fix it. The estimate is VERY expensive. Instead of paying a carpenter, I bought some tools. The cost of the tools was much less that the price of a carpenter. I then studied and learned how to repair my ceiling myself. When I finished, I then gained new tools that I could use to make and repair other things in the house. The idea of my channel is that you do NOT have to be rich to make and repair things by yourself. many of the things I do can actually be accomplished by others who are not wealthy (Poor Men & Women). My workshop was often outside. If you watch my older videos, I also cut and painted inside my living room. I now have a garage where I work because I made benches that are on wheels. I move them to the center of the garage to work and then I clean up and park my car in the garage. I do not have a separate workshop. I use what little space I have. I noticed your picture and you have a lovely scarf. Maybe you too are poor but instead of buying a scarf, you could buy a sewing machine and make beautiful clothes yourself. You may be poor but if you buy a sewing machine, you can make wonderful clothes. I hope this helps you to understand and you should not assume I am rich or poor. It is just a name for our channel. Also, we both work full time jobs and still have made 300 videos and we post them virtually every week for 7 years. Because of this, some companies have been so kind to bless us with free tools and ask that we make a video about the tool. So we earned many tools from lots and lots of hard work. We could not afford to buy the tools we are lucky to have. Anyhow, we sincerely thank you for watching the video and we wish you the very best., Sincerely, Richard "Poor Man"

[@gowmc]

This is not poor man’s DIY. You guys used like 3k worth of equipment lol

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

It is just a name. A quick Google search will reveal tons of businesses that use name Poor Boy (sandwich shops, automotive, tires, woodworks, etc. They own businesses worth way more than my tools. LOL! You are not the first to point this out but we do have fun hearing from you.

[@johnmoor8839]

very true. and a large workshop,with a very expensive house above it. poor man, how patronising can you get.

[@emilyi771]

For people who can't afford to pay someone else to do it plus materials = poor.

[@DonoVideoProductions]

​@@johnmoor8839Theyn re doing the work themselves rather than buying readymade. Cheaper even if you buy the tools. Not patronizng if you're not looking for offense.

[@AwesomeProjects20]

If audiences used their imagination combined with skills, can easily build this with basic tools. No need to put down people who has better equipment. The complainers could have had the same equipment too if they work hard work and made financially sound choices.

[@RLLWoodworks]

Wow turned out so nice! I need to do something similar for my shop cabinets. They are a mess!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you for the compliment but now you have done it! It is official because you stated you need to do something similar so we expect to see a video of it! LOL! 😂

[@fredjones43]

Thank you. I will give it a try as much as my back can take it.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

If possible, use spacers when installing one shelf at a time. The spacers can be used to hold the next sliders up while working on them and hopefully that will be less stress on your back. We would love to hear how things work out.

[@Alabamawoodshop]

Great idea, exalent work.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so very much! We appreciate it.

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

Great idea yall. Subscribed

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to watch our video and for your kind comment. We sincerely appreciate it.

[@PC-so4lg]

This is also known as family enterprise or undivided firm in Our day to day language... And partnership in your terms... Keep up the good work!!!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you!

[@justice2255]

Omg, I love it!!! Do you know what those cost already made? A lot! Thank you.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We are sincerely pleased that you love the pullout drawers. I am truly sorry but I have not seen already made drawers, sold separate from the cabinets because the widths of cabinets may not be a standard size. If you were to make them yourself, the drawer slides are around $10-$15 and depending on the quality of the wood you choose, each drawer may use under $10 in wood. I hope this answers your question. Feel free to ask more if you wish.

[@WhiteLabWorkshop]

This is a super functional upgrade. Definitely better than stationary shelves! Now you can get to work putting back on those pounds you sweated off by filling up the shelves, Richard!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so very much! Believe it or not, I really did lose weight from this project. I wore a full paint suit when spraying in the tent and after each layer I painted I was DRENCHED!!! LOL

[@parnelltousaint1030]

Thanks is very helpful 👍🏻👏🤜🤛👌

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Your comment is what makes us happiest. To hear that we might have helped someone else means a lot. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your kind words.

[@jerrykelley4470]

Nice job

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

So very kind of you to say so. Thank you!!

[@johnmay371]

Great idea!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so very much. We sincerely appreciate it.

[@Mercedes-mn8sc]

Love the idea- what is the dimensions of your wood. Are they 1x3.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Yes, the wood is 1 x 3 but the lower shelves were 1 x 6 on the sides and back because we place taller items on lower shelves and do not want items to fall over when pulling the shelf out. The base of each shelf is 3/4". Thank you so very much for watching our video!

[@vulcanswork]

Sending the link to my husband right NOW

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

That is wonderful. We hope you can share with us how things turn out when you convince him to do the work. 😃

[@geneyoung5993]

What size plywood did you use for the drawers?

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I used 3/4 on all sides and the bottom as well because some drawers will have lots of heavy canned foods, bottles or even large bags of rice.

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Very handy project!!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so very much. That is very kind of you to say!

[@PC-so4lg]

The only activity is rented apartments must have movable furniture and houses permanent solutions... Work accordingly... !!!!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you for your comments

[@sugumargovinda]

What is that red tool at 6:41 called? Thanks in advance

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

That is a 90-degree clamp. They are pretty easy to find on the internet and are quite inexpensive.

[@sugumargovinda]

@@Poor_Mans_DIY thank you I did find them and ordered online Thanks bunch

[@teehip]

I agree with the comments on “not a poor man’s DIY”. You should have showed how you figured out the dimensions of the spacers and slides.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We sincerely thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. We try to learn and adjust from suggestions when we can. Please note, the channel name is just a name. Much like Poor Boy restaurants who have tons of stores and probably have far better tools than us. Our channel is not an actual how to. We often try to point out, we simply hope to inspire people to do things for themselves so we rarely show measurements. For you.... measure the distance between sides and subtract 1" if the drawer slides you obtain are 1/2" thick. If your cabinet doors do not fully open beyond the sides, you will need to measure how far they the doors protrude and add spacers between the drawer slides and the sides. Sorry if that is clear as mud. If you require clarification let me know and I will work to provide a better description.

[@teehip]

@@Poor_Mans_DIY thanks for taking the time to explain. I was drawn to your channel because of the name. I am really poor man’s DIY. The fanciest power tool I have is a compound miter saw. The rest is by hand. I will keep you in my queue because of the willingness to explain things.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We too started the same. If you check our earliest videos we did not have much. Our channel name is more of a concept. When something requires a major repair, like a ceiling collapse from water leak, we were quoted $5000-$8000. As a poor man, the repair had to be accomplished so we invested in a nice power tool to help do the job better. The cost of the power tool and supplies was much less than paying a contractor. It was not the prettiest job, but we learned and we gained a tool to be used for other projects to come. Using this poor man method we saved lots of money and gained tools. :-) if you ever have a question, just ask and we will do our very best to provide a proper resolution. We learned from others and hope to be able to pass it forward.

[@giorgiaw]

Great job i need to do something similar

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We would love to hear how things turn out if you decide to do so!

[@phalu190]

How did you keep the drawers from tipping forward when pulled out?

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We use heavy drawer pulls that can handle up to 100lbs of weight. We also used as many screws as we could to hold the drawer pulls in place. Between the two, the drawers will not tip... unless you load it with more than 100lbs :-) Thank you for the great question!

[@Southpaw07]

How do you determine the drawer width? do you simply subtract the thickness of the rails? any tips

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

You are spot on. Measure the width and subtract the thickness of the drawer slides (rails). Critical point. If you cabinet doors are made in a manner where they dont fully open to the width of the cabinet itself, you will need to add a strip of wood where the draw slides will be installed or your cabinet drawers will not pull open and will be blocked by the cabinet doors. I hope that makes sense, but if not, please let me know and I will try to explain it better. Thank you for taking the time to watch our video. We sincerely appreciate it.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Great idea Guys very useful project 👍 😊

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thanks so much 😊

[@19woodworks]

Very nice video guys! 💪🏽

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so very much! We appreciate it!

[@jeffreyespinoza7902]

Great work! Where did you get those clamps to assemble?

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so much for the kind words. As for the clamps, here is an Amazon link. I purchased a pair but it seems they now sell them in sets of four amzn.to/3bCn3Nq. You may want to search Amazon for "corner clamp" and see many other options, which may suit you better. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask and we will do our best to provide a resolution.

[@2UFROMME]

Great idea. I just dont have all these expensive tools.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

please do not be discouraged by not having expensive tools. In reality, you could do this with only some glue, screws and a screw driver. In most countries, you can go to the big box store to purchase the plywood and you can have them make cuts for you. In the US, most store charge $0.50 per cut. Once the pieces are cut, it is a matter of using glue and screws. If you choose to use pocket holes which are stronger, you can get a mini pocket hole jig for around $10. Just give it a try some day. You can do it! 👍

[@naticaleb123]

Da Radi...there are plenty ways to get good used tools and get them one at a time. It’s possible to get them economically! It’s what I’ve done! Some people give them away almost free! Good luck!

[@johnmoor8839]

@@Poor_Mans_DIY so the cost of the wood is nothing, it's just the cutting you have to look out for? what if you just got sawdust then you could use your poor mans glue to stick it together. give it a try poor person . you can do it.

[@johnmoor8839]

@@naticaleb123 i dont think these guys have to worry about stuff like that. i agree though thats how i got most of mine., and reusing and repurposing stuff is a great way to help the planet. or you could make a top of the range table saw with glue and screws like the poor mans helpers have in there little workshop.

[@kittyadele]

I like that all around sander tho😊 I just discovered a palm sander & i’m in ❤

[@carlospadilla9576]

Could I use these underneath the sliding drawer

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I am sorry. I thought I replied long ago but the system shows I didn't. Anyhow, I have seen people mount it underneath but I don't recommend it. I suspect it the pieces will pinch and not slide as designed. If little weight is added, it might be fine.

[@AndyCPugh]

Is anyone else wondering if Jennifer closed the doors on Richard when he was inside the cupboard?

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I cut out the video that showed the door slam on my head. She wanted the cabinets finished "right now!" LOL

[@silentben]

This is definitely going on my to-do list for my pantry! I do have a question, though. I noticed that you permanently installed the rails in the cabinet. Do you think that using the existing shelf adjustment holes would be viable to let you have draw-shelves that can be readjusted to different vertical spacing as needed?

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you for the brilliant question. My first gut reaction was to say it wont work because you need to screw the drawer pull outs to the cabinets sides to securely hold them in place. I guess, if you cut the drawers to the perfect width, there will be enough sideward pressure to hold the slides up simply by using dowels to hold the rails in the adjustable peg holes. My only concern is, if you pull the drawer out too far, you lose the sideward pressure and the slides could fall out from the peg holes. If you try this, I would love to know how things work out.

[@silentben]

@@Poor_Mans_DIY I may try at least constructing the sidewall rails this way and see if it seems secure enough with the pegs. If it works out, I'll let you know!

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Of course it's easy enough to simply remove and replace a dozen screws if you really felt the need to relocate drawers.........

[@htorres1stk]

You can use captions on so that you can turn off the dreaded music. Distracting from a great tutorial.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you for your input. We totally understand, as you are one of tons of people who have stated the same thing. This video is actually very old and is from our earlier days. We did not make enough to pay for music so we used free music that was made available from KZbin. We have since purchased music rights and hopefully our newer videos have better music. :-)

[@gtdodgeviper]

Looks like you could fit 2 or 3 more drawers

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

You are absolutely right. We actually considered that but we use some tall bottles and boxes that require additional space. Thank you so much for watching our video and for leaving an observant comment.

[@ginaterrazas85]

MUY PRACTICO DESDE MEXICO

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Muchas gracias. Nosotros realmente lo apreciamos.

[@paulderoy1335]

Just curious, could you have reused the original shelves for the base of your pullout drawers?

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Great question. There are a couple reasons why we did not use the original drawer. First, the original shelf was made from laminated particle board (also called Melamine) It is a good product but I find that using screws, often makes the particle board fail quick so it wont last as long as plywood. Second, When pulling out the drawers, items will fall out unless I built sides. This means I would have to buy Melamine to make the sides or it would not match the bottom. So.... we decided to do the whole thing in plywood. I hope this answers your question.

[@jerrykelley4470]

Good tips

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you so very much!

[@osg123km]

Any idea the cost of this will be like?

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I sincerely apologize for the delayed response. My wife and I are recovering from COVID. The cost can vary dramatically depending on the materials you use. I believe I made the shelves with a single Sheet of plywood. It might have been a little more than a sheet. The type of plywood I chose used to be around $50 but the cost has recently hone up and is closer to $100. Paint will cost around $30 so the only other major cost is the drawer pulls. They normally cost around $20 per pair if I purchase locally but I believe you can buy in bulk for around $10-$15 per pair.

[@kittyadele]

I suppose you could ditch cabinet doors on existing cabinets & just attach new drawer pulls. Yes? I’m redoing my kitchen 😊

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

If you are a fan of open cabinets, that is a great idea. You would be able to make the shelves a little wider because you would not have to worry about clearing the doors when pulling out the drawers. We thank you for watching our video and or the wonderful suggestion.

[@pennyboyce26]

Thanks!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

It is our absolute pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment.

[@pmorock]

But my screws would go right through the thin wall of the pantry cabinet. I need the shelves thst screw on to the shelf itself but there are 7 shelves and they're $65 each at lowes.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Ms Patricia, if you purchased drawer pulls, they usually come with screws that are about 1/4". I assume it is possible that your pantry walls are made of 1/2" wood so it will work for you. We wish you good luck if you decide to attempt something like we have.

[@tamiradotson3668]

It's called poor man's bc that what you'll be once you purchase the tools lol. This is my first time watching, so did one of you study carpenter or were self taught? Great job and project, btw.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We often hear comments about our channel name, but we really like how you put it and you might be right. I am going to be poor at this rate. LOL!!! We are self taught. I was the geeky kid that just tore things apart and put them back together , as a kid. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to watch our video and for leaving a comment.

[@johnmoor8839]

i could live for a year on what the poor mans tools cost. must have looked the word poor up in a dictionary, i get the feeling neither of the jolly duo has any first hand experience.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Both, Another great video showing that drawers aren't difficult things to make. Did you glue as well as screw? Take care both. Cheers, Huw. PS Be careful Richard as I can see the channel being renamed Poor Woman's DIY. LOL

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

LOl! You are so right. And the logo is gong to be changed to J & R. 😂

[@nikkion2140]

We dont have pocket holes in UK.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Go to Amazon.co.uk and search "pocket hole jigs" there are many pocket hole devices even in the UK.

[@vilod]

Lose the music and you get a thumbs up.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Sorry the music was not to your liking but we sincerely appreciate that you took the time to watch our video and for leaving an honest comment.

[@jwmr36]

Wish I was poor enough to afford all of those tools. I try to do these things without all of the expensive equipment.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Well, you too can spend hours fulming videos each week and even more hours editing them for posting to KZbin and after posting over 300 videos in six years, you too can make a little money to allow you to buy a tool here and there. If you own a home and inevitably need something repaired, instead of paying a contractor thousands of dollars, use a small portion of the money to purchase supplies and good tools to help complete the repairs on your own. You save money the Poor Man's way, and you gained a tool that can help you on future projects.

[@laurenprincehouse]

A World of Difference

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

It makes a huge difference, being able to easily access stuff in the back. 😁

[@elizabethrogers6897]

While I love your video the added music was way too loud and annoying. What would you think about softer background music if you feel you have to use it? P.S...The drawers worked great in my pantry😊

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We have been told this many times and we hope we have learned from it. This is actually one of our earlier videos and we used copyright free music, which isnt the greatest. Hopefully the background music in our newest videos are better. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and we are THRILLED that the drawers work so well in your pantry!

[@olgavarela3647]

Is nice to have all the tools for the project, but when u don't have them n can't afford them? Guess i have to find another way.🤔

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Do not be discouraged. there are different ways to go about projects. You can go to local garage sales and pick up inexpensive basic tools. Another option is that most big box stores actually rent tools. Another way to look at buying tools is to see what a contractor wants to charge you to do a project. If they want $1000, then spending $100 for a power tool is still much less expensive and then you can use that tool for future projects. Dont forget to see if friends or family have tools that you can borrow. There are definitely ways that you will be able to accomplish so much on your own. We know you will be able to accomplish so much and would love to hear back from you .

[@RebelYell95]

For a "poor man's diy" you sure do have a lot of power tools.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I get that a lot. I too did not have a ton of tools. If I had major project needed to be completed, such as repairing a collapsed ceiling, I was quoted at $8,000. Instead of paying a contractor, I studied on doing the repair and purchased tools I need to complete the task. It was much less than paying contractor and when finished, I had tools that could be used for other things. There were many projects we did because we wanted to upgrade rooms but applied the same principle. Contractors quoted huge amounts. We bought tools instead. 😀

[@debretaevans8049]

Never too much space

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Could not have said that any better. Thank you so very much for watching!

[@AncientMantras]

You have so many tools...how can this be poor man's diy? Please show a way a poor man can do this.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Neha, Please keep in mind, Poor Man's DIY is a name. If you search Google for "Poor Man", you will find many large companies who use it as part of the name. I did not mean to offend anyone. If you do not have a large selection of tools this still can be done. Most big box stores where you buy the wood can cut the wood for you. In the US, they usually only charge about $0.25 per cut, so it will be very inexpensive. Once the wood is cut, you only need a screwdriver, screws and glue. If you want to use pocket holes for a stronger hold, there are mini pocket hole jigs that are around $10. I hope this helps but if you have any other questions, or comments, please feel free to contact me.

[@AncientMantras]

@@Poor_Mans_DIY it was just a suggestion for you to increase your audience base. If you show with minimal or basic tools more people are likely to follow your tutorials. Keep up the good work.

[@infodrc6075]

If you want you can use a handsaw to cut wood, or pay the lumber yard to do more cuts Then all you need is a drill and sandpaper vs palm sander. The jigs used are a wise investment. Many farmers buy tools for a project and then sell them when they’re done the project. You could do that for the clamps and drilling guides if you need to get $ back.

[@infodrc6075]

As wood and paint was the material used it is an affordable solution. Melamine board would need a large table saw but wood can be cut with a handsaw. Just takes more sweat and accuracy of cuts will be needed

[@johnmoor8839]

my thoughts exactly.

[@PC-so4lg]

Oh God, Americans have started becoming self dependent... Seems ... America's independence day too comes on fifteenth of August... 😂😂😂👌❤️

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Would it matter if I have more Japanese blood than anything else? 😄

[@elyh777]

Poor people can’t afford a pocket hole jig… 😂

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Very good point. :-) Kidding aside, you have a valid point and I should have show how you can add screws in a 45 degree angle, even without a jig. We do thank you for taking the time to watch our video and for the fun comment.

[@elyh777]

Just poking fun. Thanks for the vid!

[@elainethomason1171]

Tried to watch the video, but music (?) was so annoying I had to mute it and read captions. No music would be a huge improvement.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

You are definitely not the first to point out the music. It is an old video and I was only able to use free music. Hopefully, our newer videos are not as disappointing with the music. We do thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@agm6095]

Great video except for the annoying music. Thanks!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We sincerely thank you for taking the time to watch our video and for your comment. You are definitely not the first to comment about the music. I guess we need to find music that appeals to more people. 😀

[@vilod]

I hate the music choice, too repetitive and too loud. Would have been nice if it was a little tone down.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I suspect we are from different generations and have different tastes in music, but that is okay. We respect your right to an opinion. We do however thank you for taking the time to watch the video and comment about the music.

[@gs2242]

Same opinion here. Great video, but the repetitive music is horrible.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

@@gs2242 Thank you so very much for watching our video and taking the time to leave a comment. You got me thinking that I really am old and can only appreciate music with a few notes. :-) BTW... thank you for the kind words. We do appreciate it very much.

[@gs2242]

@@Poor_Mans_DIY I'm sorry if it was harsh, but a softer more quiet background music would be better. The louder repetitiveness takes away from your wonderful info. Thanks!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

@@gs2242 There is absolutely no need for you to apologize. We sincerely appreciate the constructive comment. We learn so much more from people who offer polite and honest opinions. We toned down the music a bit.

[@dogfacedponysoldier87]

its much easier to rip all doors off all cabinates and throw stuff onto all your shelves, within plain site, 1 layer deep. nothing is buried. but my wife wonT allow it.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Women! They just don't see the easy solutions we do. LOL!!!

[@DiannaAtherton]

annoying background music. I did watch video though.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We have had tons of people mention the same thing about the music. This is an old video which was made with the use of free KZbin music, which was lacking at best. Thanks to comments like yours, we have made changes and hope the music we use each week is no longer annoying. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to watch our video and for your constructive criticism.

[@josephg4924]

👍

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you, Joseph! We appreciate the thumbsup as always!

[@RaymondJohnson-rj8jo]

Liked your video except for the irritating repetitive music. I am starting on the same type of project.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I could not agree with you more. It is one of our earlier videos and we had to rely on free music without copyrights and you get a limited selection. It might have been better not to use music at all. :-) We do thank you for taking the time to watch our video and for leaving a comment. We honestly do appreciate it.

[@marthamurray6361]

great easy to follow instructions but ur music made me want to rip my hair out

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Sorry to hear that. I really need to used closed caption so people can mute the sound if they dislike the music. We definitely dont want you to rip your hair out.

[@justrad19]

Interesting you call it a poor man's diy but you have a lot of expensive power tools

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Very true, and you are not the first to point this fun fact out. Keep in mind, it is only a name and in many of our videos, we try to show how you dont need expensive tools to make things as well as pointing out how making home repairs yourself could save you a lot of money, even if you buy "expensive power tools". We honestly appreciate your taking the time to watch our video and for leaving a comment, which clearly shows you closely observed. Thank you so very much.

[@t.millerii9031]

Planer. Belt sander. I had to stop right there. Poor man’s DIY huh… Hm. Guess I’m *really* poor. Thanks for that. Next.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

It is just a name. In parts of the country , they refer to a certain sandwich as a Poor Boy. Doesn't mean you have to be poor to eat or appreciate it. Our idea is to show people, regardless of their financial situation, you can do things for yourself.

[@PC-so4lg]

I will tell you one thing for sure... If you make these projects for business... You are good to go.. invite ... Both suggestions and improvements... You are set ro go... You tube is an advertisement area... You advertise your activity... Earn from it!!!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thanks for the tips! We do our projects for fun and just happen to record it. We would be doing all of this even if KZbin did not exist.

[@shopart1488]

Less music less volume actually a lot less music (terrible)

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Many, many viewers have said the same thing. This is actually an old video and we were new to editing, plus we used free music provided from KZbin. Thanks to viewers like you, who provided constructive criticism, we are trying to learn and make better quality videos. Hopefully, our more current videos are not as terrible. We thank you so very much for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@DonnaGHarris48]

Too difficult for a woman without access to a saw. 😒

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Actually, you can still probably create this even without access to a saw. First, many of the local hardware stores will make cuts for you. You can measure and draw out our plans and ask them to cut them out for you. They probably wont cut sheets of plywood small enough to make the sides but for the sides, you can purchase 1X2 in boards. They will cut them down for you. Second, if you want to get adventurous, hardware store often have rental tools. You can then give a saw a try and you might get hooked and start making more. We do wish you the very best if you decide to try this. If you have any questions or think we might be able to provide some advise or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us and we will try our best to assist.

[@mstarr67LR]

Lose the music.The words are enough.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Thank you for your input. We totally understand, as you are one of tons of people who have stated the same thing. This video is actually very old and is from our earlier days. We did not make enough to pay for music so we used free music that was made available from KZbin. We have since purchased music rights and hopefully our newer videos have better music. :-)

[@sajanim]

Have you ever watched your own video? If so, how did YOU like the annoying repetitive "music"?

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Please donate monthly so I do not have to use Free music. I can use the money you send to pay for music licenses. Or... you can record music for me to use copyright free on my channel. :-)

[@georgequalls5043]

Had to,turn off the annoying sound.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

This is an older video and we went with free music from KZbin. Hopefully our newer video music is not an annoying. :-)

[@krazmokramer]

That annoying music ruined what was probably a pretty good video.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I have heard that many times. It is a very old video and we used copyright free music. I guess, I could have done a better job searching for less annoying music. We sincerely thank you for watching the video and the great feedback. It is comments like yours that helps us to grow and improve.

[@krazmokramer]

@@Poor_Mans_DIYI respect that you replied to my comment. I wasn't trying to be a jerk (my words) but the video itself was informative. The problem was the repeating music. It's like "Final Jeopardy" music. Annoying and meant to speed you up. The viewer has no way to get rid of the music without losing the beneficial voice over. Thanks for taking the time to repsond!!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

@@krazmokramer No worries at all. We did not consider you as a jerk, at all. It was constructive criticism as far as we are concerned. We are a very small channel and it isnt as if we make lots of money from our channel but we are able to pay for a subscription to use more professional music now. We started this because of comments such as yours and I think, it has made an improvement on our current videos. 🙂

[@robbie757]

sort the overlay music out, its awful :(

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

You are definitely not the first to make that comment and we sincerely appreciate it. This particular video is slightly older and we have tried to make adjustments to our newer videos. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@kurotaka007]

Amazingly annoying music. I had to turn down volume.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

You and MANY others have pointed this out. :-) it is an old video and I was using free music and I did a poor job editing. Could have lowered the annoying music. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a fair criticism. We try hard to learn from it and hopefully make improvements when we can.

[@Amethyst1919]

I hope you're not still playing repeating, annoying music throughout your videos anymore... Yikes!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

You are not the first to point out our music. We sincerely appreciate your taking the time to watch our video and for leaving an honest opinion. We try to make improvements based on input we receive.

[@legend6591]

Good Video, MUSIC SUCKS. I couldn't watch the whole video

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We appreciate the feedback. This is an oooold video and many people have said the same thing. We used to use free music from yahoo and you get what you pay for. We have since started paying for music so hopefully it isn't too bad anymore

[@donwhitehead4587]

SUPER ANNOYING MUSIC👎🏻👎🏻

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

We agree and have been informed by many other viewers. It is an old video using free music. Hopefully our newer videos have less annoying music. Thank you for your input. We truly appreciate it

[@GOLDFOLDS1]

CREEPY AF

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

You should make more videos to steer viewers away from our creepy stuff and they can enjoy your well filmed, upside down, portrait layout videos alongside your massive number of viewers and subscribers. We thank you for the constructive criticism. Oh and fear not. We wont delete your insightful comments or block you, even though we expect your mature response will be to dislike all our videos in an attempt to hurt our feelings. If that makes you feel like a big keyboard warrior, you are going to do what you are going to do no matter what. I hope you find happiness in your life. Best wishes to you.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

How thick were your spacers? The repetitive music drove me nuts, had to mute.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I believe the spacers were 1/4". With regards to the music... I agree with you completely. It was the best we could do with free music from KZbin. :-) Thank you for taking the time to watch our video.

[@redmastermceverything8631]

Nice job

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Very kind of you to say so. Thank you very much!

[@redmastermceverything8631]

I will definetly use your tutorial to build my own cabinets in Puerto Rico. Thank you for taking the time to reply!