What is the least expensive material for shelves?

• <div><p>If you’re on a tight budget, the least expensive material you can buy for DIY closet shelves is chipboard, a.k.a. particle board. This inexpensive material is made from a pulp of sawdust, resin, and glue that’s pressed together under high temperature and pressure. As you can imagine, it’s not very sturdy and might buckle under your blue jean collection, so you should only use it if you’re storing very light items. </p></div>

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Q: What is the least expensive material for shelves?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re on a tight budget, the least expensive material you can buy for DIY closet shelves is chipboard, a.k.a. particle board. This inexpensive material is made from a pulp of sawdust, resin, and glue that&rsquo;s pressed together under high temperature and pressure. As you can imagine, it&rsquo;s not very sturdy and might buckle under your blue jean collection, so you should only use it if you&rsquo;re storing very light items. </p></div>

Q: How much space is there between bathroom closet shelves?

• <div><p>If you have a bathroom closet with movable shelves, you can place them at virtually any spacing that works for you. Useful measurements between shelves in the working, or middle, section can be 10 to 16 inches for towels or linens. Lower or higher shelving could be up to 24 inches between shelves to store lesser-used or bulky items or boxes. </p></div>

Q: How long does packing/unpacking take?

• <div><p>Most packing services take 4-12 hours, while unpacking may take 1-2 days, depending on volume.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a reach-in pantry and a walk-in pantry?

• <div><p>A &quot;reach-in pantry&quot; is a smaller, cabinet-style pantry that allows you to grab items by simply reaching inside. On the other hand, a &quot;walk-in pantry&quot; is like a closet or small room that offers a larger space that you can physically enter to get your food. Walk-in pantries allow for more customizable shelving. A reach-in pantry is usually around 5 feet wide by 2 feet deep, while a walk-in pantry is closer to 5 feet by 5 feet or larger. </p></div>

Q: How do I find something in storage?

• <div><p>We use <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/storage-ideas-every-room-your-house.htm">storage in nearly every room of the house</a>, so it's no surprise that we lose track of things from time to time. The best way to organize storage is to declutter each year to cut down on auxiliary items that can be donated or tossed. Once you decide what's worth keeping, create an inventory list for all boxes you won't open for at least six months.</p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in July 2016
Jerry & Renada are awesome! A couple of summers ago, a truck ran into the building where my business is housed - KinderCenter. Reanda came and immediately assessed the situation. Rain was coming so she had workers come and weatherize the area. A corner support had been knocked out ...
Re Construction Services Inc
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Reviewed in July 2014
I felt they were great. They had good prices and we liked the carpet and they did a great job of laying it. They're very good at working with people. I talked to several people in there and they were all very good. I told the lady what I wanted and she recommended one that they had one sale and...
Chappie's Carpet & Floors Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
We have had Mr. Robertson do work in our home many times over the last four years and have recommended him to others. This time he only did a smaller repairs but he has done larger jobs for us as well. I would trust him with almost any repair or construction job. I don't know how his prices...
Robertson Residential Pro
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Reviewed in October 2013
If you want to hire an experienced contractor that understands time allowance, costs, and the right way to do things, hire Jack. He finished my kitchen renovation that another contractor left unfinished a year ago. I called Jack to paint, trim down, and install my closet door, properly finish...
Honey Creek Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2013
The staff was very kind, and it was apparent that they were dog lovers. The space seemed a bit disorganized, though, and the checkout process took a long time. They listed a storage room as a "suite", which costs more, but it was no more than the size of a large closet and was not at all what...
DAPPER DOG
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Reviewed in July 2013
We have a house for sale and everything was out so it made it easy to clean; however we had a couple places on carpet that were bad from where our dog laid. in our bedroom and a place of traffic to the closet in the guest room and also a path in front of the couch in living room. I was told that...
Stanley Steemer
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Reviewed in April 2010
I've used them two or three times. The experience has been good overall. The closet door didn't stay fixed and his explanation was that it was old, which I thought was lame. I will use them again. They are middle of the road price wise and they generally do a good job.
Handyman Connection - Lexington
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Gano's construction

306 South Franklin Street

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Gano's construction

306 South Franklin Street

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50 local quotes requested

2 years of experience

With over a decade of expertise and a newly established branch in 2023, Gano's Construction is committed to providing top-notch products at competitive prices. Our services encompass everything from minor home repairs to comprehensive new constructions and remodels, always accompanied by complimentary on-site assessments. Please contact us today at 1-217-512-1774. Business hours: Monday to Friday, 7am-7pm, Saturday, 8am-5pm.

"They wouldn't reach out or anything to even come bud on the job."

Robert H on June 2025

"They wouldn't reach out or anything to even come bud on the job."

Robert H on June 2025

Hardwood Acres Custom Woodworking

Hardwood Acres Custom Woodworking

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

12 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 7 years of experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in custom furniture, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We provide a completely custom experience with no two pieces being the same. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Polite and efficient. Great craftsmanship and thorough in his work. He did a couple extra projects and very satisfied with the results. He did a great job on the tabletop he made."

Dianne B on September 2020

"Polite and efficient. Great craftsmanship and thorough in his work. He did a couple extra projects and very satisfied with the results. He did a great job on the tabletop he made."

Dianne B on September 2020

ClosetOrder.com

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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)

Closets questions, answered by experts

If you’re on a tight budget, the least expensive material you can buy for DIY closet shelves is chipboard, a.k.a. particle board. This inexpensive material is made from a pulp of sawdust, resin, and glue that’s pressed together under high temperature and pressure. As you can imagine, it’s not very sturdy and might buckle under your blue jean collection, so you should only use it if you’re storing very light items.

If you have a bathroom closet with movable shelves, you can place them at virtually any spacing that works for you. Useful measurements between shelves in the working, or middle, section can be 10 to 16 inches for towels or linens. Lower or higher shelving could be up to 24 inches between shelves to store lesser-used or bulky items or boxes.

Most packing services take 4-12 hours, while unpacking may take 1-2 days, depending on volume.

A "reach-in pantry" is a smaller, cabinet-style pantry that allows you to grab items by simply reaching inside. On the other hand, a "walk-in pantry" is like a closet or small room that offers a larger space that you can physically enter to get your food. Walk-in pantries allow for more customizable shelving. A reach-in pantry is usually around 5 feet wide by 2 feet deep, while a walk-in pantry is closer to 5 feet by 5 feet or larger.

We use storage in nearly every room of the house, so it's no surprise that we lose track of things from time to time. The best way to organize storage is to declutter each year to cut down on auxiliary items that can be donated or tossed. Once you decide what's worth keeping, create an inventory list for all boxes you won't open for at least six months.

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