I have and Ikea Pax wardrobe along the wall of our bedroom and I'm going to frame in around it from the walls and ceiling to give it a "built in" look. The exterior wall behind it is poorly insulated (90 year-old house). It's got about 10" space all the way around and 4" behind. Should I be thinking about vapour barriers and such? [more inside]
posted by bonobothegreat on Oct 6, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I repair my bifold door? [more inside]
posted by Wordwoman on Oct 4, 2009 - 4 answers

On which side of the folds of a pair of bifold closet doors go the knobs?...... [more inside]
posted by hollyanderbody on Aug 29, 2009 - 12 answers

What's the best low-budget item you've ever bought or built for your walk-in closet ? [more inside]
posted by qsysopr on Apr 10, 2009 - 19 answers

Purging closet filter: What should I do with clothes that are close to brand new but that I don't want anymore? [more inside]
posted by typewriter on Sep 3, 2008 - 11 answers

Home improvement gurus: I'm planning on installing shelving in my linen closet. What hints can you give me to make this task a roaring success? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Aug 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me set up a walk-in closet. What are your experiences with the various lines of closet systems (Elfa, Ikea, FreedomRail, Closetmaid) or DIY? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Apr 24, 2008 - 7 answers

My master bedroom closet is really awkward. It has a lot of space...just not in the right direction! I need brilliant organization ideas to make use of a weird space. [more inside]
posted by theantikitty on Apr 7, 2008 - 25 answers

Help me find a cheaper version of this Porro closet system in the US. [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Feb 12, 2008 - 4 answers

I believe my friend is gay and in denial. I'm openly gay. How can I keep his cognitive dissonance from causing him to drop me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 6, 2007 - 42 answers

Next week apparently marks National Coming Out Week. Is now the time I've looked forward to for so long? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 7, 2007 - 36 answers

We have a large closet in our apartment that has always smelled of cat urine. Despite taking every measure we possibly could to eliminate the odor, it still smells, 2 years later. Is there anything left to try? [more inside]
posted by catfood on Dec 19, 2006 - 27 answers

My 20 year old son came out to my wife and I this morning. I want to support him and understand his lifestyle and decisions better. Where do I go from here? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 23, 2006 - 38 answers

All my clothing that is stored in my closets or drawers ends up smelling moldy or actually growing mold. How can I prevent this? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by gnutron on Sep 6, 2006 - 23 answers

Can anyone recommend some reasonably-priced, reasonably-sturdy modular shelving? [more inside]
posted by dgeiser13 on Sep 15, 2005 - 9 answers

How can I keep the clean t-shirts hanging in my closet from getting that stinky/stale/sour smell? [more inside]
posted by RoseovSharon on Sep 10, 2005 - 13 answers

Last week an unknown object fell out of my closet. Can anyone identify this weird looking thing? [more inside]
posted by id girl on Aug 27, 2005 - 5 answers

I have a closet in a converted basement (drywall). In the closet there is a light bulb powered by a switch so I assume there is electricity. My burning desire in life is to get a power outlet in that closet. What steps do I need to take? Is this a crazy young-person sort of dreamer's dream?
posted by xmutex on Feb 6, 2004 - 17 answers

You are building a new home. What networking will you provide between your office/computer/router and a media closet in your living space? Between your office and a living room desk? Between that desk and the media closet? Details ? [more inside]
posted by Dick Paris on Feb 3, 2004 - 6 answers