Hidden Storage | Turn your Wall into a Cabinet! | Easy DIY

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[@robertjames-life4768]

FYI- studer vents aren’t allowed by some counties, good to check with your local codes.

[@scottparkin2930]

All that sewer gas building up in that wall... I can smell it now.

[@kylemanning4647]

@Joe M Also if you hate your family and yourself and are looking for that sweet release of death in the middle of the night.

[@kylemanning4647]

@Joe M understand but look at the fail rate on those 12 dollar pieces of plastic...no thanks

[@kylemanning4647]

@Joe M Not if its incased behind a wall cutting the pipe, repalceing the hole and the potential cleanup of said failure...also...the result of a failure could be death...not just an inconvenient trip back to the plumbers supply store...which by the way the one by me refuses to sell these things.

[@kylemanning4647]

@Joe M cool!

[@LifeHappensLetsFixIt]

Once you understand home construction, there are hidden pockets everywhere. In walls, under stairs, in the floor. Cool idea and great explanation for the gotchas like load bearing walls, electrical and plumbing.

[@cswatson4823]

And we love the Christmas tree we ordered from you. We painted ours green and used ornaments of pictures over the years to hang from it.

[@judemelroses9920]

Did the same year's ago in my bathroom. Put a wider lower plank for cellphone iPad holder. Absolutely love your color concept 💛

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Turned out very well. Looks really good. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making God bless

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us April, great job !👍👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome work, April! It turned out fantastic! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TurntasticWoodDesigns]

The stack vent serves 2 purposes. 1.) Let air in so the system will drain. 2.) Let the stink out The septic gasses are going to vent into the wall and the bathroom will always smell like poo.

[@thaitichi]

Pretty sure that is a one way valve. Let's air in, but not out

[@ronmisiura9169]

We call those cheater vents here in Minnesota and can only sneak them in the walls ( if necessary or out of convenience) after the inspector turns his head 🤣. The other thing I thought of is that rain water still comes down the vent pipe and makes it's way to the drain system. Nice work otherwise. Love your videos.

[@shirothehero0609]

That's why the re-mit valve went in. Did you watch all the way or just comment once you saw the vent stack get cut? I was ready to bring out the pitchfork as well, but luckily, watched the rest before commenting.

[@shirothehero0609]

@@ronmisiura9169 that's why she said she went into the attic and capped it. This one didn't go through to the roof.

[@mrcwoodworks4523]

Exactly !!!

[@teammeade4550]

Cool project April! Two words though - "Eye Protection" !

[@glencrandall7051]

That worked out very well. Excellent use of wall space. The whole tub area is very good. Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2021 and stay healthy.

[@craigkrohn2710]

You had enough room to use 45* angle fittings and connect vent together with a rubber coupler. Done it myself.

[@martyclack8782]

Awsome job April like i had to do one for a home owner that had a shower and had to make sure it was water proofed took time and a little sweat and it has not leak to this day. I like how you did your bath area it blanced out very well.

[@robertgullickson8758]

That’s a beautiful project. And thank you for keeping the music low so we can hear you.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work April! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@TheShop10]

4 pvc elbows and 3 short pieces of pipe could have rerouted the vent instead of risking septic gas in the wall.

[@MrJgibo1]

I was just about to ask about odors. Good idea though

[@dalehallmark9174]

A plumbing vent sometimes does as much as three or four things. It allows air in, It allows sewer gas out, and sometimes it protects a p-trap from getting the water seal disturbed, broken or siphoned. An auto vent allows air one way and that is in. It is a tool of last resort when nothing else will work such as next to a solid wall. I've used hundreds but all were where plumbing was against a solid wall or in an island.

[@matthewsmith8573]

@@dalehallmark9174 Wish I could remember how they did it, but there was an episode of This Old House where they vented an island without an auto vent. Something clever with y-connectors and extra p-traps (IIR semi-C) that allowed any water that got into the vent (condensation/backup/etc) down the drain, without providing a path for sewer gas to get out through the sink drain. There was a basement or crawl space beneath the kitchen, so the "magic" could happen between floor joists. Not sure they could (or should) have pulled it off if the house had been built on a slab.

[@ericzimmerman7524]

I generally just try and avoid adjusting vent piping by adjusting the size or location of the inset. I have rerouted vents before, but usually try and minimize turns as much s possible. I have never used a auto vent, I am not sure about the codes for using these in my area. I have seen them used under sinks and in basements, but they are always in the open and not buried in wall. But, I really don't know much about them.

[@InsidiousDr9]

@@ericzimmerman7524 >buried in wall. I think she said she'd do an access cover. But agreed, kind of janky.

[@rgvtexas8391]

I watched a video where the brackets for the floating shelves were hidden by cutting the drywall away from the stud. No gap between the floating shelf and wall. Pure genius.

[@giovannipetitti1588]

beautiful work congratulations April, 💯👍❤️

[@denisruiz1068]

April,admire your work. God bless your nation.

[@donotrobme9295]

Ariat is sponsoring u. So smart on your side and ariats side, smarty for both!! Good for u

[@ForkinAllotment]

I love your videos, very inspirational, April, keep up the good work

[@LutherBuilds]

I’m also cutting out drywall and have been using the same method of the multi tool and shop vac. I do find I can make straighter cuts using the round drywall tool cutter that fits it. I may think about adding this type of cubby for our keys near our door since I’m already removing the drywall there.

[@andy_warb]

I know what you mean about those multitools. I bought one a couple of years back for putting flooring under the door jams and it's so freaking loud. Good call on the isotunes. I got some on your recommendation and have loved them ever since!

[@rhondabarlow860]

I watched this video because I have this same idea for several places in my house. Good video 💕🌱

[@ericzimmerman7524]

Another great idea! But, there is a lot that can go wrong when cutting into any wall. I have been called a couple of times for a "what the hell it this?" event after a homeowner opened a wall to find a pipe, wire or random bit in the wall. I would recommend to anyone doing this to use a good stud finder to try and determine what is in the wall before you open it up. The units that can locate power wire and pipes are a bit pricey, but will save a ton of time by avoiding adjusting pipes and electrical. You can also get an idea where these obstacles by going into the attic or basement beforehand and see where these are being dropped into the wall. I will use a 1/8" drill bit in the ceiling and a utility marking flags to help orient myself from the room i want to add a built-in to the attic. Please be careful, you don't want to end up calling in someone and having to pay a lot of money for a quick one day build, sometimes it is better to just put the drywall back on and find another spot.

[@robertcollins7515]

I am getting ready to do this to my bathroom mirrors. Make built in cabinets. Wife loves the mirrors. I need to frame and hinge them.

[@ifscottcanyoucan]

Fantastic job. Another inspirational build.

[@jimmyjames3220]

Looks great April! Great design change for sure! :)

[@SteveC38]

That came out nice April!

[@BRICOLAJELISTO]

Bonito proyecto practico y muy decorativo. Un saludo April.

[@openedmind5619]

Beautiful. Great idea too. 😉

[@serenityprojects7364]

OMG! I absolutely love it great job.

[@freedemonhugs]

Thank you for making this video!!!!

[@russargabright]

Did almost the same thing in my garage where the previous owner took out a window. It is where I keep my selection of screws and nails.

[@robertschillaci9842]

Always great projects. You are the only one on KZbin that I smash the like button even before I watch, and never disappointed

[@jgriff19861947]

Lots of great and help full video that help so many people

[@Grunt49]

You got it goin on!

[@GeneFlygene]

great project, love the backdrop.

[@joexg50]

Looks GREAT!! GREAT JOB GIRL....

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Thumbs up and thanks for posting.

[@welshwoodco]

It's a minor detail (and I am from UK so regulations will be different), you cannot add an air admittance valve (AAV) anywhere on the system. It needs to be installed above any components on the system so that they can draw air. If for example you had an AAV below a sink trap, it wouldn't be any use to that trap and could cause a vacuum. There are other regulations in the UK, such as having to have an open vented pipe somewhere in the system, even if it's on a branch of the system

[@LarsWorkShop]

Same here in Ohio

[@AlbertoUB40]

I like it!!! Good job!!! 👍👏

[@stephenmangiamelijr.3068]

The make half moon shaped blades for oscillating multi-tools, perfect for sheetrock cuts.

[@russellborrego1689]

Looks great. Good job!

[@romaintrevisiol9159]

These AAV (Air Admittance Valves) can't be inside a wall by code and are not allowed in every state. They are gonna fail over time and will have to be replaced.

[@davidjanis1997]

You got that right! That’s the first thing I thought of.

[@stevehall9256]

Fail over time? They'll last many lifetimes. I've installed hundreds code compliant

[@romaintrevisiol9159]

@@stevehall9256 Even if they did, code still not allow them to be inside the wall.

[@dontpayretail_thrift2687]

Another great project 🙂

[@Mikidy303]

Looks good! You rock!

[@waynerountree9284]

Top job great content as always thanks for sharing

[@ellieboa]

love this!

[@robschn]

great idea!!

[@BaddRyan]

This is awesome - can’t wait to do this at my house!!

[@robertcollins7515]

Such hidden opportunities.

[@elizabethkimble6672]

Love this!!!

[@Will-Parr]

Excellent

[@royscarbrough3589]

Thanks!

[@kevinnobody3052]

Nice April. Thanks.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Great Job !

[@its4electric]

Thank you April

[@ladelma54]

I love watching you complete repairs, I wish you could help me with my house or teach me too be great like you. You are an inspiration to me. Thank you.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome job

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

I remember seeing a 1950s popular science article that used the same principle for making a built in repair station. Used the space between the studs for hanging tools, and I think it had a fold down bench. When folded up it wasn’t flush to the wall, but darn near. I wouldn’t mind doing something like that, but my wife lives firmly in the Land of No...lol

[@brookead]

Fein multi-tool. Best. Tool. Ever. :)

[@samme5513]

Nice work turned out beautiful

[@SouravDas-kf6ct]

Helpful. Nicely explained. The background music was so good. Thanks.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@ifiwooddesigns]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! I am about to redo my whole first floor and have two issues: a support beam and toilet and sink vents being moved. Your video helped with the air admittance valve (AAV) so I can move sink and bathroom. Now to figure out a support post. Any videos coming out soon on micro lams??? 🤣 Keep up the great work!!!

[@brianfuller5157]

I'm a big fan, but not on board with the venting hack....just not a good idea. Plus, some viewers may not completely understand the concept of load bearing walls, and this one could come back to bite them

[@GerardoRitchey]

They're also not legal in several jurisdictions. I'm almost positive you can't use them at all in California.

[@nimbusz1971]

Nice job.. 👍 Nice color

[@lulu8lala8haha]

This is exactly what i needed. I am making a loft bed for my son and he needs a storage for books. I hate the idea of a thick bed head. Instead I ll just make a hole in the wall for storage! yeah

[@kirkb2286]

Very nice......luv your videos

[@maggiebest08]

Completely satisfied.

[@Mastersabersmen]

Keep in mind though, not all states have the same house codes for putting a drain vent into your wall. Wish my state allowed this. :P

[@mercmanwon]

If this vent would pass code the house likely would have been built this less expensive way rather than the way more difficult venting thru the roof. Nice video but I think there are multiple code violations demonstrated. Cabinets built vertical might have been a better option.

[@marknahabedian1803]

I was worried about the vent change to. Aren't the vent pipes there to vent hydrogen sulfide from decomposing sewage to the outside instead of burping up through the trap?

[@locke3141]

@@marknahabedian1803 yeah those vents are not allowed by code in many areas for this reason.

[@scottperezfox]

It took me a while to figure it out but I've found it much more effective to cut drywall with a reciprocating saw at a very shallow angle, rather than a multitool. For finished lines, perhaps taping it first and scoring is a good idea, but trust me, the saws are faster. No getting around the dust, though. Drywall is a mess putting it up, taking it down, and in between,.

[@eddiestipe2009]

April, another great project, thank you for the tips and showing us how to get it done. I do have a question, as you were cutting on your tablesaw I noticed that you had a caddy just to the right of your fence that held all of your push stick, Where can I get more information, did you do a video on how to make it ? Please let me know I am very interested. thank you

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

I believe thats the caddy she made in the video, "Best Push Stick Ever." The caddy build is near the end. When I re-establish my workshop, that will be the second thing I build for my table saw (after a sled of course).

[@dougmaclean9752]

great job - that log you cut was full of smoke !

[@shaneoakley8757]

1/4 inch reveal! Very nice!

[@RealRuler2112]

Thanks for making this video... been considering doing something similar to my bathroom medicine cabinet for a while now, but haven't taken the plunge. Question: Why not use a circular saw to cut the studs? You could set it to depth less 1/16" and just let it ride on your drywall.

[@markoshun]

Good idea. I use a circ saw to get the first half of the cut straight and level. Then, using the kerf as a guide, finish with a hand or saber saw. That said, a circ saw is heavier and potentially a much more hazardous tool to use sideways on a wall. Maybe you don’t use one very often or you’d know they don’t cut 4”s deep, but unless you are already very comfortable using it, I’d recommend a safer alternative.

[@Jones572]

Awesome 👍🏾💯❤️

[@micheldaudin4308]

un petit bonjour de France, cela fait plaisir de vous revoir sur you tube

[@69virgin1966]

I was wondering how you got the panel look on the inside of it. Another great project for the books. Keep the great videos coming 👍. Thanks for sharing and God bless

[@genewaddlerandomstuff2122]

5:32

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[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you like them! They are so comfortable and great Customer Service. :)

[@jimtownsend7899]

I did this several years ago to make a three shelf unit in the bathroom wall. I built the unit first, then held it up against the wall and traced out where to cut the sheetrock. I had one stud roughly in the center, which I cut that section out, and attached the shelf unit to the stud top and bottom. This little shelf unit holds extra bottles of shampoo, bars of soap, etc., as well as a couple tchotchkes. At some point in the future, I will remove my medicine cabinet, install a plate mirror, and install two of these units, one on either side. I may even use some frosted glass (or acrylic) doors. I also installed niches like this in my grandson's bedroom (He has his karate belts mounted inside, with screw eyes in the 5/4" casing to hold 2 sais - weapons), and in my granddaughter's room, which houses the television mount, so the swivel arm is less noticeable.

[@fordguyfordguy]

Still waiting to see that curved stair handrail April!!!

[@saadaljeaan1103]

Beautiful 👍✨👍✨✨✨✨✨

[@sandraroberts1931]

I would love to do this on my back and side kitchen walls to house hidden spices. I don't have enough cupboard storage space and the hidden spice racks would be perfect there. Need a proper cover so the spices cannot be seen though.

[@LivNtheBESTLife]

Great job! Can you do a video of built in bookcase between studs?

[@cswatson4823]

I did something similar like this but did it vertically in the wall spaces between studs going up the steps. Recessed shelves with pictures and keepsakes adore the steps now and no one can hit them going up the steps.

[@user-ux5mm4ju7m]

Good~~~~~

[@adderjack4604]

Oscillating tools are the best drywall cutters, especially with a drywall jab saw. I have an oscillating tool that I just use for drywall, so I'm not caking gypsum on the one I use for everything else.

[@shericreates]

This is awesome! I have been wanting to do this for a long time. BTW how did you make the floating shelves? Did I miss a video? Thank you April. You really inspire us all! I finally put together my table saw that has been in a box for 3 years. Now to get over the fear of using it. LOL

[@ianpearse4480]

Happy New Year April and team. Great project. I only have one question about Rails and Styles. How often do you swap them just for the aesthetics?

[@SoulForgeHomestead]

Looks great, what about just cutting an opening and making it a window shelf kind of a thing?

[@andrewbeckman351]

Miss April, that cant hook you were using in the end if the video, was that store bought length on the handle or did you modify it, all of them i ever seen only had pick lenght handles???

[@chrissewell1608]

So, you could expand on this too. Add a decorative door (American flag, painting, etc.) and make it hidden storage, with a hidden magnetic lock. OR add a plexiglass cover, and flush mount /wall mount a TV.

[@the_judge_8262]

Nice video April 👍🏼 I wonder if you could have used a section of flexible vent stack to still keep your original vent going up into the loft?

[@LarsWorkShop]

You should have built a full 2x4 frame inside the wall with 2 studs on each side, one stud to go behind the drywall for support and one stud to support your shelf box. Right now if someone leans on the wall next to the shelf or the edge of the shelf the drywall will push in and might crack.

[@anthonyjoyes7248]

Question: sorry if I missed it in the commentary, is the stud finder a Franklin 710S or something else? Hard to see and the Amazon link just opens a general page in the UK site. Thank you

[@AprilWilkerson]

No worries! The Stud Finder is a ProSensor 710 Franklin Sensors ProSensor 710 Precision Stud Finder

[@anthonyjoyes7248]

@@AprilWilkerson Really kind! Thank you!

[@freegee3503]

Don't forget to use a shop-vac debris bag or proper filter for drywall dust.

[@raymondmcgee4491]

Used drywall/ jab saws for years........get a multi- tool y'all!!!! Especially if you like straight cuts and don't like arm cramps.

[@amirsaeedi5517]

ooooooo the best of best

[@mbgrace0801]

That was great! Could you show us how you fixed the textured drywall on the toilet side where you vented your plumbing? I have the same kind of texture on my walls and it would be great info. Loved the video as always. Thanks

[@williamsparksjr.1212]

I feel like you almost need an access door there. Those one way vents don't last in my experience with them and that you will need to replace it every couple years.

[@IceTurf]

I wonder what it will be link to have to clean all these shelves over time?

[@FlightSimDude]

Hi there April, I have an idea for you. How about building a homemade guitar pedalboard. It would need to have a lid that you could easily take off and put back on. It would need a handle, feet, and latches to hold the lid secure. Also, it would have to be able to accommodate at least these pedals. Number 1. a global power supply to feed all the pedals, 2. a wah-wah, 3. an overdrive, 4. a chorus, 5. a delay, and 6 the channel switcher for the amp. 7. Room for one more pedal, whatever the user might want to add. The last thing is it can not be too big and heavy. I made mine in 1989 and I am still using it. I built it without power tools and would love to have built it in a shop like yours.