What is the most affordable room to build?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-add-mudroom-my-house.htm">Adding a mudroom</a> is one of the most budget-friendly home additions compared to other projects, costing between <b>$8,000 and $16,000</b> on average. Not only is the room often quite small, but it also requires minimal fixtures or wiring to make the room practical. The most costly features include a weatherproof floor and an exterior door.</p></div>

Does it take longer to remodel or build a new custom closet?

• <div><p>Although you can complete a closet frame in just an afternoon, finishing the entire closet will take a few days to a week. However, that’s still not as much as the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/average-days-for-closet-remodel.htm">average time it takes to remodel a closet</a>, which can take anywhere from several weeks to more than a month. That’s because you also have to consider the time it will take to demolish the existing space, plan a new design, order materials, and actually install it. </p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between a built-in closet and a walk-in closet?

• <div><p>The differences between a built-in closet and a walk-in aren&rsquo;t that different from a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/built-in-wardrobe-vs-walk-in-closet.htm">built-in wardrobe and a walk-in closet</a>. It&rsquo;s fairly simple&mdash;a walk-in closet is a closet you can physically enter, stand in, and walk around in. A built-in (whether wardrobe or closet) is more akin to covered shelves installed into a recess in the wall. Another big difference is walk-in closets almost always have traditional full-size doors, while built-ins either have no doors or use sliding doors.</p></div>

Q: What is the standard size of a walk-in closet?

• <div><p>A standard walk-in closet has dimensions of 7 feet by 10 feet at a minimum and an average of 100 square feet. Remember that the dimensions of the closet aren&rsquo;t necessarily the usable space. This means that a 100-square-foot walk-in closet with shelves on each wall and an island may only have a walkable area of 50 square feet or less. Make sure you consider the effect of additions when you plan the room&mdash;mockups are a great idea. </p></div>

Q: How long does closet construction take?

• <div><p>Construction typically takes 2-5 days, depending on the complexity and customization.</p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in November 2020
Do construction is a one-man company. Very shaky and does not do a good job. 2 parts were broken during installation. He got new parts but then had a lot of difficulties drilling a straight home for the mobs for the closet doors. I have to re-drill the homes as they were drilled crooked and the...
RL Construction
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Reviewed in June 2014
Dan's company is fantastic!!! I recently moved into a condo that needs a lot of renovating. After searching Angie's List and interviewing 3 companies, I chose Dan Weber General Construction based on reviews, price, and Dan's dynamic personality. I am so very glad I chose this company. I have...
Dan Weber General Construction LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Started later than planned. Seemed to be poor communication at the beginning but, just assumed it was start-up whoa's... daily work was typically 9 - 2:30 or 3. very rare an 8 hour day was put in unless I had pushed for completion of a step so that another contractor could come in...
P.M.Restoration & Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2012
It was a bad deal from the start to finish. We had all the furnature and appliances removed along with the floor original carpet. September came and went and no carpet. We were cooking on a camping stove and eating on patio furnature. Finally in October installation day came. The installation...
HOME DEPOT INC
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Reviewed in November 2010
The upper two-thirds of the room's walls were wallpapered for 15+ years with a dark green on bottom. We had already moved the office furniture to the middle of the room. Glen put protective covering on the furniture and wood floor. He bagged the wallpaper as he removed it. Glen cleaned the...
Glenn Forrest
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Reviewed in December 2008
Todd and his crew are completely great. They worked around other vendors (including one day of no electricity as electricians replaced the main breaker box), the movers moving my stuff in (this could not be changed), and completely awful wall conditions. And then to top it off, I selected...
The Painting Edge
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Anything and everything that needs fixed, repaired, removed, added, painted, or made for your home inside and out and on your property. Call for free estimates and questions I do all the estimates and perform all work.

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22 years of experience

We are a family owned & operated company, dedicated to provide the top of the line services for all of your Remodeling & New Construction Needs. We do all the work ourselves with no sub-contracting, to make sure your project is done right with 100% quality craftsmanship.

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25 years of experience

We have anywhere from 1 to 8 employees available for sevice depending on the size of the job and what is needed to fully complete the task at hand correctly and professionaly

S.L. Fixture Co

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S.L. Fixture Co

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40 years of experience

custom closets and cabinets

Dunham Home Improvement

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Dunham Home Improvement

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33 years of experience

General home maintenance, repair, and remodeling.

Storage Options & Solutions, Inc.

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Storage Options & Solutions, Inc.

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36 years of experience

Design and installation of custom organizers for all areas if your home; closets, pantry, mud room, laundry, garage, home office, etc.

Cornerstone Builders & Developers Inc

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Cornerstone Builders & Developers Inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We are a family owned construction company with a desire to ensure that you are pleased with the work we do. We are able to do most jobs in a quick and timely fashion so that you are not waiting endlessly for the work to be completed. We specialize in residential and commercial projects throughout central Illinois. We do remodels of churches, restaurants and homes. We also do drywall, painting, general contracting and much more. Give us a call for a free estimate and see how you like us.

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ClosetOrder.com

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33 years of experience

We are a National, FULL SERVICE, custom closet company. We will design, fabricate, deliver and install your closet and storage systems ANYWHERE in the United States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico)

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Arteman's Construction

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Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

Closets questions, answered by experts

The differences between a built-in closet and a walk-in aren’t that different from a built-in wardrobe and a walk-in closet. It’s fairly simple—a walk-in closet is a closet you can physically enter, stand in, and walk around in. A built-in (whether wardrobe or closet) is more akin to covered shelves installed into a recess in the wall. Another big difference is walk-in closets almost always have traditional full-size doors, while built-ins either have no doors or use sliding doors.

A standard walk-in closet has dimensions of 7 feet by 10 feet at a minimum and an average of 100 square feet. Remember that the dimensions of the closet aren’t necessarily the usable space. This means that a 100-square-foot walk-in closet with shelves on each wall and an island may only have a walkable area of 50 square feet or less. Make sure you consider the effect of additions when you plan the room—mockups are a great idea.

Adding a mudroom is one of the most budget-friendly home additions compared to other projects, costing between $8,000 and $16,000 on average. Not only is the room often quite small, but it also requires minimal fixtures or wiring to make the room practical. The most costly features include a weatherproof floor and an exterior door.

Construction typically takes 2-5 days, depending on the complexity and customization.

Although you can complete a closet frame in just an afternoon, finishing the entire closet will take a few days to a week. However, that’s still not as much as the average time it takes to remodel a closet, which can take anywhere from several weeks to more than a month. That’s because you also have to consider the time it will take to demolish the existing space, plan a new design, order materials, and actually install it.

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