More linen closet
Corollary to Mel's Law of Renovation #1: Things will always cost more than you expect.
I picked up the lumber for the linen closet shelves yesterday. It ended up being around $65. I could have bought cheaper wood, but it was all pitted and rough. Since these are indoor shelves, I decided that the paint-grade boards were the best bet.
After I got home, I realized that I had bought one shelf too few. However, I think I'll just leave the top shelf off. This will give more space for bulky things like quilts, of which we have a lot.
Today I started prying off the old shelves. Apparently, underneath the tar-stuff and two layers of paint there were nails holding the shelves onto the braces. Obviously, there was no way I could get at those nails so I ended up banging on the underside of the shelves with a hammer until they came up. So far, I've removed two levels, with three more to go.
I picked up the lumber for the linen closet shelves yesterday. It ended up being around $65. I could have bought cheaper wood, but it was all pitted and rough. Since these are indoor shelves, I decided that the paint-grade boards were the best bet.
After I got home, I realized that I had bought one shelf too few. However, I think I'll just leave the top shelf off. This will give more space for bulky things like quilts, of which we have a lot.
Today I started prying off the old shelves. Apparently, underneath the tar-stuff and two layers of paint there were nails holding the shelves onto the braces. Obviously, there was no way I could get at those nails so I ended up banging on the underside of the shelves with a hammer until they came up. So far, I've removed two levels, with three more to go.
posted by Mel, Foxtail Farm | 4:52 PM
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