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Create Your DIY Dream Walk-In Closet with Palo Woodcraft

Jenny Palo of Palo Woodcraft built her very own walk-in dream closet with the help of our Simpson Strong-Tie Finish Trim screws and Wafer-Head Construction screws.

A few years ago, my husband got us an online woodworking course for beginners. I picked up the power tools and never looked back! We bought a new house and I’ve been slowly working my way through, building new furniture and giving all the rooms more character. I did some built-ins in my daughter’s room, but I used store-bought shelves, so for this closet project I wanted to challenge myself to build it all from scratch! And it was fun to do a project for a room that I knew could just be 100% for me.  

Original Closet
Original Closet

For this DIY closet, I started with a dresser I already had and just made up the rest! I had a vision in my head to add modular hanging space and make the shelving more efficient. I usually just draw out my designs in my notebook and measure as I go. I just find ideas of things I like on Pinterest and Instagram and then put them all together and make them my own.  

New DIY Closet: hanging and drawer space
New DIY Closet: hanging and drawer space

The materials I used for this build included MDF and plywood for the shelves and cubbies, pine trim, Behr paint (Norwegian Blue), wallpaper from Amazon, drawer hardware from Home Depot and Simpson Strong-Tie Wafer-Head Construction screws and Finish Trim screws. 

Simpson Strong-Tie Wafer-Head Construction screws and Finish Trim screws. 
Simpson Strong-Tie Wafer-Head Construction screws and Finish Trim screws.

The wafer-head screws are great for construction because they help keep you from over-driving and cracking the wood, especially in plywood. And the trim screws are great fasteners that are perfect for areas you will want to wood-fill and paint over. They both drive so easily and there is little to no cracking of the wood at the drive site.

New DIY Closet: built-in shelving and shoe space
New DIY Closet: built-in shelving and shoe space

My project turned out well. I’m so happy with my new closet. It’s just a way better use of the space, and it’s so fun to go in and get ready in the morning now! I enjoyed using the Simpson Strong-Tie hardware for this project. I’ve used Simpson Strong-Tie products in past DIY projects, so I know how well they work. I participated in the WBSK workbench challenge last fall and got to build my dream workbench! I’ve also used Simpson Strong-Tie products to build a fence-top pergola accent and a small fence in my backyard. As for new Wafer-Head and Finish Trim screws, they would be great for any kind of built-in projects or small-scale cabinet construction. 

Jen Palo in her new DIY Closet
Jen Palo in her new DIY Closet

 

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