The Great Closet Project

When we bought this house, we knew there wasn't a lot of storage space - we don't have basement or garage - but it wasn't until baby #2 became a reality that we realized how much of a problem it was.  Now that all bedrooms are about to be filled with people (baby's due any day now), we can no longer keep all our out-of-season and I-might-wear-again-one-day clothes in the spare closets!  After much thought (and a happy tax season), we called our neighborhood handyman, Tim Duggins of Home Details.  Luckily we had a large master bedroom to start with.  We finally decided on a plan: to rip out the inadequate master closets, add a wall and lighting, move some of the ductwork, add french doors, and get ourselves a massive walk-in closet.  Oh, and do it all before baby comes. 

Tim was perfect in getting it done right and on time, and he even taught both Mike and Evan some new skills in the process.  The result is fantastic - we couldn't be happier!  Now Evan doesn't have to share a closet with mommy anymore, and baby can have it's own closet back.  We even have extra space for storage! Here are some snaps of the transformation, though they don't at all do it justice.

Before.  Only two bi-fold doors worth of space for each of us.

Day One Transformation!  Old ripped out, new wall installed. 
That was FAST!

Sheetrock done and drywalled.  This closet is huge!

Mr. Tim gave Evan a tape measure to learn the fine art
of "measure twice, cut once."  He now measures
everything - including the car.

Evan and his new best buddy, "Mr. Tim,"
work on installing the doors.

Double check those measurements!

Mike cut and installed all the shelves and
closet rods himself.  Impressive!

Finished interior - three sides of glorious space!
Shelves galore, two levels for hanging, and
custom shoe shelves. 

Finished exterior.  The wall matches the bedding, the doors
open to the window for extra light, and you would never
tell it wasn't there to begin with.  Amazing.