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>

How should I secure DIY home office built-ins to the wall?

• <div><p>When you are securing your DIY home office built-ins to the wall, you should start by<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-find-stud-in-wall.htm"> locating the wall studs</a>. You'll then want to use long screws to attach the cabinets, shelves, and bookcases directly to the wall studs. Your built-ins will be far too heavy to attach to the drywall alone by using anchors.</p></div>

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Q: Can I build a closet myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible for basic designs. Professional services ensure proper construction and space optimization.</p></div>

Q: How much space should be between closet shelves?

• <div><p>The vertical space between closet shelves depends on what you're storing. For clothing like shirts and sweaters, 10 to 12 inches is enough. Towels and linens need 12 to 15 inches, while tall storage bins may require 18 inches or more. Overcrowding your shelves can reduce accessibility and increase clutter, so be sure to leave breathing room for your items.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to build a closet?

• <div><p>The time it takes to build a closet varies widely depending on the type of closet you want. A simple, reach-in custom closet can take less than a day to complete, while a walk-in closet may take a day or two, or even more, depending on its features. The pro you&rsquo;re working with can give you the best time estimate depending on your project, but if you&rsquo;re planning to DIY your closet, you&rsquo;ll typically want to budget a bit more time.</p></div>

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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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Kemp Kitchens

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Thrasher Home Solutions

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Handyman specializing in small plumbing repair, small electrical repair, flooring, fencing, toilet replacement, drywall repair, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, shiplap installation, interior painting, door and door knob installation or replacement, window screen replacement, preventative roof maintenance, among many others. I strive to provide the best value and quality of service possible and to do so in an honest, upfront, and transparent manner and look forward to working for you to help maintain or improve an aging home or to build new dreams.

Jfox Handyman

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PO Box 160

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Full service professional handyman service with over 25 years in business

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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

DIY is possible for basic designs. Professional services ensure proper construction and space optimization.

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.

The vertical space between closet shelves depends on what you're storing. For clothing like shirts and sweaters, 10 to 12 inches is enough. Towels and linens need 12 to 15 inches, while tall storage bins may require 18 inches or more. Overcrowding your shelves can reduce accessibility and increase clutter, so be sure to leave breathing room for your items.

When you are securing your DIY home office built-ins to the wall, you should start by locating the wall studs. You'll then want to use long screws to attach the cabinets, shelves, and bookcases directly to the wall studs. Your built-ins will be far too heavy to attach to the drywall alone by using anchors.

The time it takes to build a closet varies widely depending on the type of closet you want. A simple, reach-in custom closet can take less than a day to complete, while a walk-in closet may take a day or two, or even more, depending on its features. The pro you’re working with can give you the best time estimate depending on your project, but if you’re planning to DIY your closet, you’ll typically want to budget a bit more time.

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