DIY Thrifted + Sliding Barn Door | Easy Beginner Woodworking Project!!!

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As we are wrapping up Holly's house, videos are getting back to more minimal and singular focused project tutorials. With so many of you new here and interested in woodworking, I figured this was the perfect first step to possible picking up a power tool. Love you guys!
Thank you ‪@BrotherCraftsUSA‬ for sponsoring this video. #BrotherCraftsUSA #BrotherCraftsUSAPartner
D E E T S
...affiliate links below...
Door is thrifted from Simi Valley Habitat for Humanity
Barn door hardware: amzn.to/2GSpyib
Door handle was an old cabinet pull and two left over RANDOM pieces I found in my workshop
Paint is a flat sheen "Ultra Pure White" by Behr - it's the gallon you can pick up from Home Depot on the aisle and not have to wait for it to be mixed.
Wood slats for design are in the "trim" section in Home Depot prepackage - not with the loose stuff! Will update when I find link.
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[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

As we are coming to a close on Holly's home, videos are going back to more minimal and singular focused tutorials. I am insanely excited about my next chapter and cannot wait to share the surprise with you all! Until then ...I am hoping that some beginner woodworking projects and basic home improvement videos that ANY level DIY'er can do will be something you all are loving in the meantime until I can announce xx.

[@TheMarubla]

This week i bought my first drill because of your videos.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

@@TheMarubla Hell yes!

[@olbird7647]

Any kind of tutorial would be most welcome as my common sense often seems to go off for a wander on it's own😊 Having said that, I did spot the looming problemo with the wheels before you- i'm just sorry I didn't shout at the screen in time to save you from needing to move the rail! 😂😂😂🇬🇧

[@soniar7390]

I hope the surprise is you working on your own new home and showing us every single detail of your dream decore. 💕

[@amberleigh0521]

I think the surprise is you will buy your own home with cali

[@EmmaKRedmon]

I just finished painting a door that I thrifted from Habitat for Humanity and I'm turning into a barn door! Couldn't be better timing!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Oh yay!

[@ivansnegireff6810]

I just took this picture today at work

[@belysnicole2492]

"The whole thing went 2020" haha

[@cosyapartmentireland6986]

Rachel you are so hard on yourself, making mistakes is how we learn :) You do amazing work!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@brooklyngiraffe]

I don’t mean to sound like a cornball, but I have so much respect and admiration for you and what you accomplish! The way you set goals and achieve them is inspiring. And the fact that you share all the work you do - fails, accidents, boo boos and all - is so awesome. Thank you 🔧

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Wow thank you.

[@CaptainSallyPoo]

Ha! Lindsay should be in more videos lol. Her almost pushing the door off the track was an "oh no! Rachel get it!" moment. HA!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Hahahaha she'll be around all the time come 2021

[@azizicuddles9091]

Me forgetting about all my hw to watch Rachel DIY-ing.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You better keep your grades up though!

[@ajtee721]

I make mistakes like that (track bar, AND WOOD too high) all the time. I appreciate you leaving ur mistakes in your videos

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Trying to show practice makes progress xx.

[@Autism_Forever]

It is actually the other way around - what you attract reflects what and how you are, so the quote got it totally wrong :) but the door is simply gorgeous! ♥ I love how that project turned out! ♥ You are a great DIYer!

[@fionadiy]

Holly's place is looking so amazing! It's so exciting to follow this transformation! 💕

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks love xx.

[@anjaoss950]

My DIY steps 1. Full steam ahead! 2. Inevitable mistake 3. Try to fix it with brute force 4. Whoops theres a massive hole in the wall 5. Don't fix the hole for a very long time 6. Repeat the process with another DIY until your house looks like a slice of swiss cheese Its gotten me this far *shrug*

[@olbird7647]

😂My approach is bash it and bodge it too....my main tools are a lump hammer and duck tape. Handy for diy, cooking, dating.......

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Hey we all have our method! 😩😂

[@engien460]

And that stage you should call .....WHITE BANVAS AKA IN BLANCO CHECK GOING STRAIT TO HUBBY ACCOUNT ...ABD IF YOU DOBT HAVE HIM ..HMMM I CALL MY DAD GET LECTURE AND HAVE DADDY AND BROTHER IN LAW IN MY HOUSE ARGUING OVER EVERYTHING ....THEN I CAN GO SHOPPING WITH MUM,SIS AND COUSINS.

[@wood_brain]

Love it! Also after seeing this I definitely need to hit up the roulette table in Vegas because man what a strong arm. 😜 Love you BEST FRIEND, and I love working on project with you! Here’s to many more!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I think we got banned from those 😂

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Oh no that was blackjack.

[@cecime36]

We love you too 🥰🥰 Lindsay!

[@heatherroydiy]

I think that watching you make these mistakes is the key to learning especially for newbies like myself I learn more from my mistakes than I do from anything else so thank you for being so authentic and your door turned out absolutely beautiful

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

That's why I love showing them.

[@keighley6503]

i love how honest you are about the process, it makes me feel better about all the times I mess up. I have a tendency to blow up and get super frustrated with myself but I'm working on that and you have been helping me a lot!!!

[@carriejohnson7816]

Everyone needs a friend like Lindsay!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

💯

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

The Door turned out beautiful

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@gertrudejennifer6091]

I like how you show the frustrating moments. I realize it’s okay to make mistakes and correct. As much as I know DIY is a ‘learn on the job’ kind of process, it can get SOOOO FRUSTRATING!! I also leave projects until I’m in a different state of mind or have help. Always enjoyable watching you!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It is so frustrating at times but practice makes progress!

[@joansnow4013]

Rachel, I’m 60 now and I can tell you my entire life has been nothing but learning from my mistakes. You have awesome ideas, and everything you do I’ve found beautiful. We all live and learn, but I appreciate you showing your mistakes. We learn from them too! Hv a great weekend! This door is awesome, too

[@inroom108]

I think we all appreciate your videos because you are always real with your process, you don’t edit out the mistakes. Anywho, great DIY, as always!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you! That's my main goal.

[@skylarberry3754]

!! omg! I am helping my mom design her downstairs and she loves barn house style so we have been looking at this exact style door non stop. There is the perfect doorway next to a blank wall in our house to place it, this is too perfect! I watch and enjoy your videos with no intention of doing any of the projects, haha! but this one is already bookmarked and sent to ma ! Exciting

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yay!

[@MsSassyMT]

The door was the perfect addition to the closet. Looks great.

[@reacasander4197]

I've never clicked so fast on a video, i know that your videos are always inspiring and full of good tips! Keep up the good work:)

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You are too kind xx.

[@ivansnegireff6810]

no it's like right in the bike

[@cecime36]

Love it that’s such more cost efficient way to do the barn door!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Right!? Stoked on it.

[@leslies8799]

I planned to finally hang my sliding barn door hardware (that I bought almost 2 years ago) today so this video was timed perfectly to help motivate me. I really appreciate that you include your mistakes in the finished video. It's one of the reasons that I've been watching your channel for so long. It makes me feel better when I don't do things perfectly.

[@deannasanchez4105]

I love this so much!! I also like that you keep your mistakes in there because it helps people!! Social media portrays everyone as perfect so it’s nice to see someone be a normal human! ❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Loving you xx.

[@helenkiflu5292]

I have a dance that I do ( literally) when you upload!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

This makes me so happy!

[@Isis31]

I just thought of you last night. Yesss! New Rachel!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for thinking of me and supporting me today xx.

[@ivansnegireff6810]

You welcome

[@gerihenry2261]

I'm hoping to add a barn style door here at home but need the version that hangs from the ceiling, but you still gave me great ideas to move forward with it all. And thank you again for being you and being so real. Because things like this do happen to professionals, they just don't show us that part. So when WE do it and "f" it up, we feel EVEN more like beginners. At least with you, we're all on the same journey learning from one another, like buds. So thanks!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

That's my main goal!

[@engien460]

I love how you guys work togethwr to fux disaster abd save materials ...and make from it fun time.....this is a gem to have friends who lift you up no matter what and stay collected and helpfull in stressfull times.....if you get tired easily on minor tasksmake every 40 - 45 min small breack for drink and rest and look for green spaces instead of walls and dust ..it will reset your brain . If you want remeber about something in particular part of project write this on red stickers with black pen and stick on wall or doors and make picture on your phone stickers ...that what ido when i need go to diy store ..i do not know all english names for tools so i google it before go there and make pictures so i have exactly what i want not a vertion of what i need ... Its so much easier if you have friends help who know what they doing and saving you time not just hung around and leaving fingerprint all over place hahaha.

[@rachelhubbard5678]

Very cute!:) also I just bought my first table saw.....! Girl I’m STRESSED!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Don't be!!!! You got this. Take it nice and slow.

[@ivansnegireff6810]

lol have 30 years experience drywall

[@shirleycarter2451]

Your door turned out amazingly, try and not be to hard on yourself, we all learn something new every day and I bet you will never make that mistake ever again. Send you so much love and believe in you, have more faith in yourself.🤩🤩🤩😍😃

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for the love Shirley!

[@flamingoliz]

Your door turned out really pretty and I appreciate that you show the ups and downs. We've all been there! Just a note- when transferring vinyl, you want to use transfer tape or contact paper so it holds everything and the insides of letters. Then you can stick your vinyl down and remove the transfer tape to then use your stencil. I enjoy your builds.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@yolandaalanis864]

I enjoyed you and Holly putting up barn door hehehehe 😄

[@mariannerady1137]

Great job! And once again, you are encouraging us by showing us your missteps. Feels so good not to be alone in the struggle

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Trying to inspire through my fails as well. Practice makes progress!

[@LadyLuvGemStones]

💖💖💖💖💖 LOVE Barn Door ! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sandrakicklighter2735]

OMG, I used to live in TO and that Simi Habitat was my favorite place to start any project. So cool to see it again.

[@JamaalOsmani]

~The hustle is REAL in this one! and... OMG ~your partner-in-crime is so cute, with her uplifting + happy vibes! Gotta say you're one of the first DIY-KZbinrs I started watching way back, but find myself coming back to your videos again-and-again, because... there's just something awfully grown-up about your unique aesthetic, also... LOVE that you're soooo talented, but so incredibly down to earth! You have an internal strength and stoicism; I think that we can all relate to in everyday struggles, especially like leaving-in all the mistakes you encounter, so we can all learn from them = #Selfless #GirlBoss #Queen

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Wow thank you! 😩

[@riooshae]

hahahahaha!! let it fly!! 😆 you guys crack me up. i absolutely live for your videos Rach - you are so real.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You're the sweetest.

[@7sevendaysara]

Omg I tried to tackle a barn door, but mine was soooooo much easier! You are a real. Perfectionist. Sara Nena DIY

[@pattyaguirre3103]

Keep, keeping it real my girl!!!! Consistently awesome!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@roo288]

Yes...working now but something to look forward to!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yay!

[@twodegreesnojob]

I love this!!! You are so resilient. I’ve been trying to be better at asking for help. Thank you for showing us that asking for help is okay! You inspire me- On my way to conquer a DIY project!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for the love!

[@elizabethrivera2229]

ok this barn door is so cute

[@sarahbelmonte8888]

Thank You for always showing that “it” can be done... and we baib’s are the ones to do it!!... learning from and loving channel 🌟

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You guys really are!

[@MrJBM247]

super attractive and left-handed? and her mind switches off on repetitive things and wants to make things more difficult, yeah, heaven. 😍🥰

[@ashleycarpenter4701]

After a long day of work it’s so nice to watch your videos. You always inspire energy in me to do a creative DIY for my home that is so fulfilling. Sometimes it’s too easy too easy to let the exhaustion from the day take over. ❤️❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for the love xx.

[@itslinslife]

Very clever, nice one.

[@Mike08651]

Ohhhh IF HOLLY allows it.....Please do a full home tour when it’s all done including the outside spaces!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Would love that n

[@cruxmalik]

Lindsay to the rescue! Lol

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

always.

[@sarahnitka7236]

Rubber band between the stripped screw and the screw driver sometimes works!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

That never works for me but thanks for the tip!

[@sarahnitka7236]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz bummer! Too much brute force! 😝

[@nikkitippett9291]

I just saw someone beat me to the tip, I had trouble figuring it out at first but what I found helped me was thicker rubber bands and then I stretch them over the screw, then jam the drill in to “meet” the screw in a perfect fit but you have to keep it tight otherwise it won’t grip. Hopefully that helps.

[@alishahpettaway2056]

Thank you for being so real and true in your videos! I am normal like you, yaaaayyyy!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@alishahpettaway2056]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz you’re welcome ❤️

[@paniHelena]

I just love this door! Perfect!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks!

[@riooshae]

i really do like the quote on the cork board, and i think it looked better before the black outline. i was also hoping that you would fill the gap in the letter y and the space between the two t's with the cut out sticker. regardless - it still looks super cool

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I agree!

[@scottlazarevich9582]

Omg Rachel you are hilarious to watch, thanks for making my week! Love love love everything you do and love seeing the passion you put into your craft!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love!

[@nancylong6419]

I had the exact same problem when I put up my sliding door! I’m glad you guys had fun while you fixed it! ( me not so much)

[@Sindhuonmyway]

‘Copy and pasted in real life’ I love you!

[@airhutt]

Your Mani with the eyes 👀 so cute!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks Erin!

[@TheMelizor]

Would love to see a consolidated video of Holly's home and see everything you've done in one video when it's all done.

[@lifebyrachel5507]

As always u re the best Rachel. So inspiring. hope someday my new YT channel will grow bigger like yours. Tq for wht u did. Wish u healthy n happy always 😘

[@rockyruglywithnessagee8409]

Yesss!!! I get so excited seeing you posted a new video

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Nessa for the love!

[@zainabtariq04]

Its literally 1:37 a.m. but gotta watch rachel

[@lechatbotte.]

I do projects the same way, I so relate. I get too excited want to finish and bam it’s all screwed up. Good to know someone else does the same thing. This is where I get my reciprocating saw and cut that stinking screw lol.

[@maudluyts6734]

It turned out so beautifull!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@the1socialmediadivafloyd470]

Love to have my kitchen barn doors done

[@Toolboxdiva]

Love it! You did a fabulous job and I loved the things you tried and your process of figuring it out. Hahaha! Keep it up!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Love you girl!

[@lola_incarnate]

Lindsay to the rescue 🤣

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Always.

[@rachelreese8664]

Its really beautiful Rachel, awesome job! I love the cork board on the inside and would love to see how you improve the letters, your ideas sounded really cool!

[@relaxedrelaxed]

💓 What I love more than seeing a new video of yours pop up, is you stopping my husband in his tracks until the end, as he walks from one room to the next! XO

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Awe xx.

[@relaxedrelaxed]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz 💕💕

[@meliissamac]

I’m always liking your videos before even watching them completely because your intros are so good! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 that said, let me continue to watch this😂😂😂

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the support!

[@jenniviiv]

Ooooh... methinks you might be buying a house. Just a little vibe I get ;) Regardless if you are or aren't yet, we're here for you! Thanks for always sharing your mistakes with your wins

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Mmmmmm hopefully!

[@robindestasio7563]

I love that you share your thinking process and your fails and fixes :) I am constantly fixing my fails and they turn out A Ok in the end :)

[@tlccraftsdiys4158]

love it

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@vara5492]

Omg the snap got me 😂

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha

[@janelypardo3919]

Yasss I'm eyeing to do this the whole month them suddenly you posted this geez thanks alot a fam from the Philippines

[@pdubstuff]

I took my barn door from my old place and put it into my new place. I did a video of it the first time I attempted to hang it by myself of course I had to have help to lift it onto the track but I put more holes in my wall. This time I added the mounting board to the studs, it was a nightmare but we finally got it done had to take it down a couple of times for height adjustment because I think I know everything even though my husband tried to tell me. The final door is on my pdubstuff channel. I also purchased the door from the habitat restore in Torrance California for $35 it was a heavy door.

[@heatherroydiy]

Love love the door..... hahahah and when it almost when flying... 100% I have done that forgetting the stopper! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

So funny.

[@meganmorton6827]

I totally third person get after myself when I make big mistakes too. Haha

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha

[@House_of_Oshun]

Awesome job!!

[@kristiaselga]

It really makes my day when your upload 😩💛

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It makes my day when you comment!

[@artistic.and.autistic]

looove

[@makenzienegrin7887]

Yay new vid😁😁

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for watching!

[@luisavilas-boas2164]

I'm sorry but... Omg those cars 😍💖

[@HappyHomeMama]

You are such a badass!! This came out amazing. P.S. I had no idea wood was so temperamental with moisture! Watching your old fireplace makeover and now this was so informative.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yeah there was WAY too much moisture in the air.

[@TheHeroSaver]

I'm in the process of hanging a barn door as well and defs know the struggle! I cheated a bit and bought a door and track kit so only thing I needed to figure out was the wood for the track haha

[@denisewicks6933]

Love all your projects

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@angelaortiz3406]

That was tough but you did a good job love your videos

[@elenefarmer6771]

Okay wood brain is my girl too now! she almost pushed the whole door off the track 😂😂

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

She's the best human in all the land.

[@firxdaus]

Love it!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@charfree6888]

6:41 when Rachel said "smOoooOhh", I felt that.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Hahaha

[@jordanfedorchak3460]

Would love a series where we can send you video of a space, get feedback and plan to DIY it ourselves, and then after video! I need some serious help

[@ginamon6372]

Wow..just i want to say ..I love your videos❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Loving you xx.

[@veronicavelasco8456]

omg, you are hilarious. I love your videos and how you keep it real. I can relate to your thought process. Keep up the good work

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@Lela_Emily]

Girl your energy is everything I love your videos they are my fav! Haha I’m sorry but when you messed up the sliding hardware I was dying 😂😂 So something I would do

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha it was so annoying.

[@mama-yael]

YAASSS! Sexy barn door! This was a fabulous build ❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks love xx.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

I feel you about doing anything repetitive 😹. It’s why sometimes 2-3 projects are going on

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🤣

[@liliancollins3627]

Good catch I would have totally wet myself cry-laughing at that point 😂😂

[@amberfrazier575]

Fill the hole with a piece of wood and wood wedges and then fill in the rest of it with putty I think that might be the best way to get rid of that hole.

[@Jen_S_Hassler1258]

OMG, no lie, but I was just googling "best die cut machine" yesterday, and I think I was leaning towards the Brother Scan n Cut before you published this video! 🤔 Time to go re-watch your Brother videos playlist. 😁

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Ah!

[@jackandlill]

Ummm......I think Schmood Brain......not woood brain!! C'mon sister.....Lol!! GReat result as ush - thanks for sharing!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yeah Kid, super cool. I really thought door was heading off the track when you didn't have the stopper in place. RESPECT for always showing your mistakes during your process. Now, off project related, how do you like your Jeep Gladiator?? Really looking at one. Reviews are kinda mixed about them. Hoping all is well SuperCat Dirty Jersey out!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I am in love!