Custom Closets: Organize and Build (Creative Homeowner Press Book) [Paperback]

Herb Hughes Mr. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 28, 1993

Many people come face-to-face with an unsuitable closet on a daily basis, but with a little help from this book, it doesn't have to be that way. Custom Closets: Organize and Build shows you how to solve storage troubles in the most appropriate way; by designing and installing an organizer system and, if necessary, through expansion and construction. Readers will learn how to customize a prefabricated or hand-built organizer system that is best suited to your needs. Or if readers come to the conclusion that they must have a larger, brand-new closet, they will find a variety of projects that show how to build a reach-in, walk-in, or freestanding unit from scratch. By following the step-by-step instructions found here, readers can use their closet space to its fullest potential.

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From the Back Cover

Is your closet in a constant state of disarray no matter what you do? Many people come face-to-face with an unsuitable closet on a daily basis, but with a little help from this book, it doesn't have to be that way.

Custom Closets: Organize and Build shows you how to solve storage troubles in the most appropriate way - by designing and installing an organizer system and, if necessary, through expansion and construction. You will learn how to customize a prefabricated or hand-built organizer system that is best suited to your needs. Or if you come to the conclusion that you must have a larger, brand-new closet, you will find a variety of projects that show how to build a reach-in, walk-in, or freestanding unit from scratch. Follow the step-by-step instructions found here, and you can join the many who use their closet space to its fullest potential - those who have achieved the perfect closet.
- 15 Closet Projects
Designs for men, women & children
- Step-by-Step Instruction
What to do & precisely how to do it
- More than 300 Drawings & Charts
Clearly detail each technique
- A Full-Color Section
Up-to-date, practical & unique ideas
- Helpful Guides
Provide the necessary know-how
- Complete Tools & Materials Lists
Help you prepare for each project

About the Author

Herb Hughes has written many home-improvement books over the years. He also has written for a number of magazines. Besides being an author, he has worked as a general contractor and architectural draftsman.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press (November 28, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880029030
• ISBN-13: 978-1880029039
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Home Decor, August 17, 2008

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Geraldine Holderman "Historybuff" (Fredericksburg, Va United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Custom Closets: Organize and Build (Creative Homeowner Press Book) (Paperback)

Neede to redo closets and this book was the best. My friends were amazed at my closet and could not believe i did it myself. Instructions were easy to follow.