Today’s Project

If you’ve ever struggled with a lack of storage space, now there’s an easy do-it-yourself solution. This free-standing linen closet project makes it simple to add storage space wherever it works best – in the hallway, in the bathroom or in a bedroom – without a major remodel.

The closet features three large shelves on top, two shelves below and a big drawer in-between. Necessary materials include about 16 board feet of pine lumber (other woods will work), three sheets of plywood, a piece of hardboard and some pine molding. Glue, fasteners, some common hardware and the builder’s finish of choice round out the shopping list.

What you do

Basically a large box with shelves, a face frame, doors, molding and a drawer, the project is easy enough for any woodworker. To build, cut the pieces to size and assemble the cabinet using glue and nails. Next, assemble and attach the face frame, add the back, install molding, sand and apply finish of choice. Finally, attach the doors and the install the drawer.

The completed linen closet measures 68 inches tall by 29 inches wide by 14 inches deep.

How to order the plan

The Linen Closet plan, No. 735, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step instructions with photos, construction drawings, a shopping list and cutting schedule and a toll-free help line for project questions.

A package of plans for classic country furniture, No. C90, is $21.95 and includes this project plus a quilt rack and a blanket chest. A catalog picturing hundreds of do-it-yourself projects is $2. Please include $3 for postage and handling (except catalog-only orders) and allow about two weeks for delivery.

To order by mail, clip this article and send it with a check or money order to U-Bild Features, c/o The Spokesman-Review, 15241 Stagg St., Van Nuys, CA 91405.

To order by credit card, call (800) 828-2453. Visit U-Bild on the Web at u-bild.com.