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

Here's how to design and build a custom closet in a way that is easy to do and looks great. (It's also low cost)
-Contents of this video ---------------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - How to cut shelves and what materials to use
02:37 - Painting the shelves (and what kind of paint to use)
04:13 - Prepping the closet for installation
06:30 - Timelapse plus tips on installation
07:51 - Caulking and finishing the shelves
08:25 - Before and after pics
08:35 - Planning and designing your closet
--Materials and Tools needed for the job ---------------------
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There are way too many overly complicated closet systems out there. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to cut and install built-in closet shelves that look great, and most importantly, hold and organize your stuff.
This is a complete closet remodel, broken down into a DIY tutorial that is easy to understand.
Designing your closet can be challenging and time-consuming, but in this video, I'll walk you through a simple process that will make designing your closet 10x easier.
I'm convinced this is the best way to build a custom closet.
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[@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!

[@Cielazul28]

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

[@StayHandy]

You’re welcome!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@stephencolinco7102]

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

[@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

[@leahs.6780]

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

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was 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!!!

[@eduardo2sanchez]

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

[@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!

[@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. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤗

[@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

[@chenpickleball4739]

Very good job with basic tools and thank you!

[@kashfortheking]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks for this

[@StayHandy]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@timfreedom9432]

Really well done from start to finish!

[@mendozarodriguez4195]

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

[@StayHandy]

You're so welcome!

[@JogoShugh]

I really appreciate this tutorial. Thank you!

[@carleelummor8658]

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

[@StayHandy]

Thanks!

[@user-te4dv9nz9r]

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

[@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.

[@NewYorkNaturals]

Wow, that is clever! Love it💕

[@btscarzella214]

the best dyi video of closets

[@StayHandy]

Thanks!

[@MaximinaRailing]

Who needs a walk-in closet when you can have a dance-in closet? Great tutorial, I'm ready to boogie with my shelves now!

[@Broken2Bright]

Very helpful thank you

[@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

[@ZeniaIsabelCastroBorunda]

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

[@salliegallegos918]

Thank you! Just what I needed.

[@rhmndn]

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

[@StayHandy]

Thank you! 😊

[@BenRebekah]

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

[@StayHandy]

Wow, thank you!

[@Simphome]

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

[@StayHandy]

You are welcome.

[@vitalmakhdum]

Amazing walkthrough. Really instills confidence

[@StayHandy]

You can do it.

[@sterlinghearth3651]

Love the hair, Dan!

[@FBiTOPDOG]

Great job!😁

[@StayHandy]

Thanks

[@benheidemann3836]

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

[@StayHandy]

Glad I could help!

[@androidwarrior8167]

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

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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.

[@wingitmatt2198]

This is awesome, Thanks so much.

[@marikatefft5237]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@tiffanynicholson6914]

Exactly the info I needed! Thank you!!

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@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.

[@hudaalrubai7362]

Very nice job 👍

[@amymonsey9073]

Another great video!

[@b9y843]

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

[@StayHandy]

You bet!

[@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!

[@ipatel9902]

Absolutley brilliant!! 👏👏👏

[@StayHandy]

Glad you liked it!

[@WHH203]

Great work!👍

[@StayHandy]

Thank you! 👍

[@ZeniaIsabelCastroBorunda]

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

[@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!

[@caontiemcneal6547]

Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@malkaagemechuministry]

Thank you for the info!

[@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.

[@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.

[@sharonegerie7181]

Finally a step step by diy

[@cdgregOG]

Great video, thank you.

[@StayHandy]

Glad you liked it!

[@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

[@jasonwattree9595]

Great information

[@WideAwakeHuman]

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

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BeardedGolf22]

Great video!! Thank you!

[@StayHandy]

You’re welcome!

[@Nuggetams]

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

[@StayHandy]

Happy to help!

[@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!

[@i.r.6397]

Wow! It's perfect 👌🏼

[@StayHandy]

Thanks!

[@Karinalachicana]

Great video 😄😄😄

[@danielsuliafu1816]

Thank You!

[@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.

[@mrobertaw68]

Thank you very informative new subscriber

[@handymanny1135]

Great video keep up the good work

[@StayHandy]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@trisa9625]

finally thank u I found a steby step.

[@xacresestate]

Looks Great!

[@AntonioGonzalez-nc8tq]

Great video thanks

[@StayHandy]

You bet

[@Aegieon76]

Thanks!

[@StayHandy]

You bet! Thanks for the support!

[@balsonnaoshekpam6240]

Nice

[@user-hj7db3dl5w]

thanks

[@addycorsello7618]

Wow! What a great well organized and clear video!!!! I feel confident i can totally do this!!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this!!! I TOTALLY subscribed and hitting that bell! 🔔

[@StayHandy]

You are so welcome!

[@krumpetrov5323]

one of the few good vids

[@kennyshepherd8311]

Thank you!

[@StayHandy]

You're welcome!

[@Theferg1]

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

[@tywaivers8839]

Great job.....😃

[@StayHandy]

Thanks!

[@kminor0323]

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

[@garypitts5570]

Thanks,explained in plain talk,Thanks

[@StayHandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PrankHouseClark]

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

[@asriputra6788]

thamks you

[@carlosnoriega4649]

Dope as video.

[@StayHandy]

Appreciate it

[@jiojimenez1120]

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

[@jadinesimpson]

❤your just the best.😅

[@debracampbell3273]

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

[@Four_Eyes]

damn this dude is a pro

[@StayHandy]

Haha, thanks bro.

[@bboyjalapeno7231]

Thanks

[@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!

[@davehaupt6612]

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

[@Bramptonbiker506]

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

[@linglingaguilan4457]

Wow

[@nurzhansatpeav9087]

Жарайсың!

[@jumokelawal9937]

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

[@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 🏡 😂