Simple but awesome DIY walk in closet build (step by step)

[@Cielazul28]

Most vids just show them cutting and installing everything. Thank you for breaking it down for us beginners!

[@StayHandy]

You’re welcome!

[@antoinettegeorge855]

I'm also in the business of carpentry and am well aware of the money, time, and expertise that go into doing this type of professional work. With that being said, I appreciate the thoughtfulness and time youput into giving those that have never done this type of work and maybe cannot afford to pay someone else to do it HOPE. If you can follow directions, you can do this. Thank you for your very needed video. Blessings and much success to you.

[@timfreedom9432]

Well said!

[@ongta1265]

This is the best DIY walk in closet on a budget, ever. I will tackle this project this spring for the wife. Thank you very much!

[@StayHandy]

Thanks!

[@tahailiabarnett4584]

I love how detailed this video is, I'm feeling like I can take on my closet 🙂

[@StayHandy]

You can do it!

[@sappfyrem5429]

Sooo helpfull

[@Ladiesfirstsalon10]

This was what I was looking for...WOW! I have been lost in my new construction. My closet has been a pain in my brain for 10 months now. I finally found your video and I think it turned on my light bulb. Thank you so, so very much. You Rock! I see in the comments I'm not the only one who noticed, lol. Keep posting , keep changing people's lives and giving awesome eye opening videos.

[@StayHandy]

Thanks! So glad you found it helpful.

[@lauracuevas239]

Great video! I watched this morning, and by the end of the day, I got my little walk-in closet fully custom-made. You changed my life...thank you!!!

[@Markos711]

This was a really good video! Super informative and you spoke so clearly and succinctly. No “and” “um”. Well done.

[@StayHandy]

Thank you so much!

[@turbotommyguns]

You do this stuff like it's a piece of cake. Very impressive, I just didn't get that gene apparently, but I will try to get this done anyway. Great video, thanks.

[@StayHandy]

Good luck!

[@fuhnjay]

Awesome video. Can you explain how the support walls stay up??

[@shealoll]

He's shooting from the inside of the support walls into the shelve supports that are shot to the wall studs. you can see this step at 7:30 pretty well.

[@ChelseaAddison]

Thank you for creating an easily understood video. I was going to install the wire shelves that you had until seeing this video & realizing what a difference the solid shelves make compared to the wire. Whew! Saved me from major disappointment!

[@StayHandy]

It’s a lot more work but it’s very nice to have solid shelves.

[@mommybootsvlog]

I like how you explained, it's been a long time to search which and what equipment and material to use for doing this thank you for sharing

[@Simphome]

Thank you buddy. I think I can follow it. Easy explanation.

[@StayHandy]

You are welcome.

[@Sam-nn9hv]

How are the vertical boards supported to stand straight? Also how are the triangles fastened to the boards? All with glue? I see no corner brackets.

[@chasegarcia4401]

Interested as well!

[@straight-up-shots]

Same

[@carleelummor8658]

This is the first video that actually says simple tools, and it was. It's very inspiring 😊

[@StayHandy]

Thanks!

[@leahs.6780]

Impressive! I love the little tips, like taping off where to cut the carpet!

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kitgenz1114]

3:21 thank you so much for explaining why to use an oil based primer. We made the mistake of using water based on MDF and noticed the raised wood fibers. Thankfully, the shelves were for our basement shop area so it wasn't such a disappointment. We're getting ready to make closet systems and now I know!

[@StayHandy]

No problem. Glad you know now.

[@pargolf3158]

Just a couple of comments. 1. If you don't have a pick-up, you can get Home Depot/Lowes etc. to cut the shelves for you when you purchase the MDF sheet. 2. If you are cutting the 4X8 sheet yourself, keep in mind after you cut the first three 12 inch shelves, the fourth shelf (the left over piece) will be 12 inches minus 3x the thickness of the saw blade. So if you want 4 equal shelves, you have to determine the thickness of the blade then multiply that by 3 and subtract the result from 48 inches. Then you can divide by 4 and use that as your measurement to cut each piece.

[@StayHandy]

Thanks for the tips!

[@pargolf3158]

@@StayHandy You're welcome. Really nice job on the closet. Thanks for mentioning the water based vs oil based issue with the paint. subscribed

[@RobGa66]

@@StayHandyAre the shelves the same color as the closet walls?

[@aveckillz]

Last time I had HD cut my stuff they messed up all the measurements! I had to recut everything myself.

[@nisatrinidad5750]

This is the best video I've seen to build my own closet. Thanks for sharing.💖 I will be trying it soon. 🌹🌹🌹

[@StayHandy]

Good luck!

[@mendozarodriguez4195]

This give me sooo much more confidence to do my little closet. Thanks!

[@StayHandy]

You're so welcome!

[@dannydanix8698]

You're very good buddy, I might be wrong but I think you're a professional closet/cabinetry installer, but you are indeed just great in DIY cabinetry. Thanks for your video, learned a couple good stuff. Hi five from Ethiopia

[@StayHandy]

Wow, thanks

[@btscarzella214]

the best dyi video of closets

[@StayHandy]

Thanks!

[@ClaraClark-h2z]

I am from Pakistan. I saw this video its very useful video. Thanks

[@chenpickleball4739]

Very good job with basic tools and thank you!

[@genevievegalindo]

This is wonderful! Thank you. Will be forwarding this to my husband! 😂

[@janezemurray8108]

This was such an easy video to understand and follow! You are great at teaching this DIY building stuff. Thank you! I gained so much confidence just from watching your video and listening to your instructions. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤗

[@eduardo2sanchez]

Great stuff Dan. Thank you for sharing the knowledge and keeping it simple, yet profesional

[@stephencolinco7102]

Thanks. You just made it possible to get done without having to dole out a lot of $$$.

[@BenRebekah]

Best closet video I've seen so far! Thanks for this!

[@StayHandy]

Wow, thank you!

[@robertweakley8839]

How did you secure the long, vertical dividers ? Simply Brad nail to connecting shelves and 1X2, support slats or did you run a few nails or screws at an angle , through board , into stud? Thanks! Great video

[@kashfortheking]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks for this

[@StayHandy]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@BogdanB90]

Great instructional video! Was very helpful!

[@OkiDoki181818]

Damn, this is the exactly what I was looking for. I was going to do everything in a very complicated way with frames etc. I will still need to do that for the free parts, but this is so much better for everything I can do near the walls. Thanks so much for this great video!

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OkiDoki181818]

@@StayHandy it really was. Could I use plywood to create sort of like walls if I want to turn a free standing wall into a walk-in closet? I can do the shelves this way, but the other side is freestanding and I am looking for the easiest way to make something happen there. Thanks so much again!

[@denandez]

Thank you so much for this detailed video it gave me the confidence to build my dream closet

[@StayHandy]

You’re welcome! It’s a lot of work, but totally worth it.

[@JogoShugh]

I really appreciate this tutorial. Thank you!

[@ZeniaIsabelCastroBorunda]

Gracias a su video me animaré a hacerlo en mi casa, lo explica usted EXCELENTE, me encantó!!!!

[@JeepsCafe]

Beautiful job bud, I wish was that talented. Keep up the great work 😊

[@lydiaderhake2532]

Man, this is a seriously good video. Kudos on the filming, audio, and editing. You are good at this. Keep going!

[@StayHandy]

Thanks! Will do!

[@androidwarrior8167]

very well explained and organized, thanks for all the details!

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timfreedom9432]

Really well done from start to finish!

[@LarryPrichard-nd6us]

Nice work for a basic closet

[@PrankHouseClark]

hey my guy great video. I don't have carpentry tools to cut the panel, wants the next best thing to do.

[@rhmndn]

This looks so neat and clean. I just love the concept

[@StayHandy]

Thank you! 😊

[@Four_Eyes]

damn this dude is a pro

[@StayHandy]

Haha, thanks bro.

[@b9y843]

Thank you for the video. This is definitely something doable.

[@StayHandy]

You bet!

[@WideAwakeHuman]

nice details on how you dealt with the carpet and that add angled wall

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Steve-go3zp]

This is great. Sorry to bother but how did you "re-attach" the carpet or did you leave it loose?

[@jumokelawal9937]

Thank you for this video. I would like to know how I can do same without the cutting tools.

[@ZeniaIsabelCastroBorunda]

Será mi primera vez en carpintería, pero lo hace ver que si se puede y me animaré! Muchas gracias de antemano

[@mindymiller8203]

So good!! You make it look like a novice like me who can barely hang a bracket in her closet build a full custom closet without spending thousands!!

[@StayHandy]

Awesome! It’s probably harder than it appears in this video though.

[@purple9rain]

Thanks for this great video! 🙂 what if we want to put our railings for hanging clothes drilled straight on the wall. Can we do this?will it be stable? Thanks!

[@StayHandy]

You want to try to hit a stud so it can bear the weight. If you can’t, you can use drywall anchors and since they are only seeing a shear force they should hold up.

[@vitalmakhdum]

Amazing walkthrough. Really instills confidence

[@StayHandy]

You can do it.

[@jiojimenez1120]

Great video , How did you tack the vertical boards to the back wall?

[@brandonschenck5957]

If you have a rod being supported by one of the mdf support boards - how much weight can it hold?

[@machadomusik]

This video is amazing! Well explained and easy to follow till the end. Thanks!

[@StayHandy]

You’re welcome. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@FBiTOPDOG]

Great job!😁

[@StayHandy]

Thanks

[@gregnewton829]

This is just what I was looking for. Retirement cabin in North Georgia has this very large closet off master bedroom. Great video making sure to subscribe!!

[@StayHandy]

Great thanks!

[@christopherdeangelis6096]

Are brad nails really strong enough on their own? I’m using 16 ga. brads with construction adhesive and still a bit worried about strength!

[@benheidemann3836]

This video motivated me to start working on my own walk in closet! 😊 Great explanation!

[@StayHandy]

Glad I could help!

[@tiffanynicholson6914]

Exactly the info I needed! Thank you!!

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Theferg1]

Great video and info!! How did you get the corners on the shelves? Did you cut them or router them? Thank you!!

[@williamromine6622]

Is there a tools and materials list I can find anywhere for this? I know it’s self explanatory but I’m a simple simple man.

[@skylardennis1661]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but do you have any tips on how you installed the middle triangle support pieces? Curious how you made them sturdy and got them nailed into the wall?

[@dvijhay78]

I have the same question as well.

[@leacolom4588]

Super video, I’m lucky, because I have the same closet, I’m going to build one, thanks a lot for your time an video. Only one question, how much approximately did u spent in your project ? Thanks again.

[@StayHandy]

I can’t remember exactly, but less than $200. The main cost is MDF and paint. But you may need a closet rod or two.

[@trisa9625]

finally thank u I found a steby step.

[@wingitmatt2198]

This is awesome, Thanks so much.

[@hallowedbethygame2840]

Awesome video ... you make it look too easy! How do you fasten the vertical board at ~6:30? It looks like it's just nailed to the cleat at the top - will that be strong enough?

[@StayHandy]

Yes. The nails just needs yo keep it in place. It’s supported by the vertical boards and at the walls.

[@Domnix2020]

Hey you amazing, can u please recommend what gauge brad nailer u used, like I have two 18 and 23 gauge

[@hudaalrubai7362]

Very nice job 👍

[@KM-jc5hl]

I your doing great job out there. I admire your willingness to keep the job. If you don’t mind will you tell me your machine names and the best type. I’m planning to work on my own home 🏡 😂

[@ipatel9902]

Absolutley brilliant!! 👏👏👏

[@StayHandy]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheWriter86]

Great video Dan. Thanks man. My wife shared it with me. I was already subscribed, because I have a handyman business of my own. Pretty nifty stuff. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@StayHandy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SiDuRe]

Thanks, Very helpful watched it several times for little details you mentioned. Just one question, what if I don’t want the vertical boards to touch the floor? How can I support them with 1’ ground clearance?

[@StayHandy]

You'll have to attach them to the wall using L brackets or screw a 2x2 to the wall and then attach to the 2x2. There are other ways, but it will require a much stronger attachment method if the weight isn't being transmitted through the floor.

[@sharonegerie7181]

Finally a step step by diy

[@RobGa66]

Are the shelves painted the same color as the walls?

[@garypitts5570]

Thanks,explained in plain talk,Thanks

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marikatefft5237]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@raviparihar8120]

Thanks for the detailed video. How you are connecting Vertical boards. I don't see glue or nail?

[@StayHandy]

The verticle boards are held up by the shelves and the floor. They are also nailed to the shelves.

[@Broken2Bright]

Very helpful thank you

[@danledbetter8431]

Fabulous video! You cut the carpet to rest the vertical plank upon. Because the cut carpet changes the elevation of your plank across ALL measurements, how do you factor in that cut?

[@StayHandy]

Thanks! I cut the verticals prices an inch long and then cut them down during install to the exact dimension I need.

[@BigHomie030]

How much would you charge to do this for someone? You said it would take two days

[@i.r.6397]

Wow! It's perfect 👌🏼

[@StayHandy]

Thanks!

[@Nuggetams]

This is an amazing video man. Thank you! I feel like I know what I'm doing now.

[@StayHandy]

Happy to help!

[@davehaupt6612]

You did a great job here. Why do so many closets have angled shoe racks?

[@krumpetrov5323]

one of the few good vids

[@Suavissimo]

Great video, but two things I don't get: • You say that shelves longer than 3 feet should have center supports-but your side shelves look about 5 feet, and have no supports? • How do you attach the shelves where they meet at the corner, so that the front of the one that doesn't go clear across is supported? Is there any way to do that without adding a bracket or brace, which would be very awkward in such a confined space? I've searched the web for clues about this, but there's surprisingly little help.

[@cesarsandino6436]

Great video. any recommendation for metal studs? would the nailer still do the trick?

[@StayHandy]

You’d have to use screws for metal studs

[@robrushing2345]

Good job

[@kevinferguson6543]

Do you still have the full cut list on hand?

[@salliegallegos918]

Thank you! Just what I needed.

[@debracampbell3273]

Looks Great ! What closet rods and rod holders do you recommend ?

[@kminor0323]

"...but this is how I did it and you can't win 'em all.." 🤣 my life in a quote

[@abburakkaan5694]

Hello brother thanks for your video if I want to take a course of this skill what is the name

[@noellediak5232]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@StayHandy]

You're welcome!

[@MoreThanSneaks]

I have a smaller walk-in and no tools to start with. What would you recommend me purchasing and what do you guesstimate the cost would be for everything? Thanks for the great video and content!

[@LaredoHandyman]

Im a handyman but have never done a closet. How do you figure your pricing on these? You mentioned it would take you 2 days so would you charge your day rate x2 plus materials? What was your charge forbthis particular job? Great video..thank you in advance.

[@StayHandy]

I would charge at least a couple grand for a custom closet.

[@brianpatterson8013]

How did you secure the vertices plywood

[@sophieanc2184]

Impressive! I don't have all the machine to do it by myself but I wanted too! Same as the little one you showed.

[@denisethomson9578]

Hey! This is a great video. Very basic question. Are you using MDF for your vertical supports?

[@StayHandy]

Yep

[@MichelleaRoyalSt0rm]

If you get a paint with primer in it, would you recommend primer still?

[@StayHandy]

Always use primer on bare wood. It’s cheaper than paint and allows you to do fewer coats of paint with better performance.

[@handymanny1135]

Great video keep up the good work

[@StayHandy]

Thank you!