Firstly, you will need to clear and remove all the items on your old closet. Next you will also need to dismantle and remove all existing shelves, frames and wheels if any. Thereafter you will need to measure the height, depth and width for good planning of closet installation.

Secondly, although you might already know what type of closet organizers you are going for but here are some guidelines for you if you haven’t really choose one yet. You can go for wire organizer if you are on a tight budget and the finishing look might not be as good as a wooden closet organizer but it saves you some money on the other end. Or you can go for a wooden closet organizer which is much more expensive and requires more help during assembly time but the finishing look is good!

Thirdly, you will need to know how much storage space you need for your new closet. You can choose between a kit closet which is already done up for you and you just need to install it or you can choose to buy a customized closet when you can custom made the closet to your likings but one thing is that the cost will be higher.

Fourthly, you will need to do things abit more technical here in this step, you might need some help from professionals if you need.

1. From the location of the start of the closet track, draw a level line.
2. Locate the position of the studs and screws for the support rails of the closet and then drill holes at the marked heights for the wall mounts. The holes must be drilled at the exact position as these studs and screw will be the connecting components that are connected to the back of the shelf to the wall itself.
3. Check for the complete set of studs and screws as most complete kits will come with it in a set. Brackets will also be included as it is vital to support the corners of the closet organizers.
4. If you have a average size closet drawers, it is advisable to install the closet shelves 3 ½ inches apart.

Lastly is the assembly process. There will be an instruction manual included and you need to follow it strictly if possible. Install the shelves, drawers, frames, wheels and hanging rods according to the manual. Once everything is done, you will feel a sense of satisfaction to have your closet self made for your own home and you can locate the items you need on the fly especially during times when you are in a hurry.

Always take your time in planning how to install your closet organizer and where to place all anchors to the shelves into the studs. A very well secure closet will save you the trouble of fixing or repairing it later on in the future.

First you will need to locate where you want your closet organizer to be. You will have to take measurements in the places where you want it to be built. Next decide whether you want to include double closet rods, shelves, drawers and shoe organizers.

Next you will have to go to a local hardware store and buy the materials you need based on the design of your closet organizer you had chosen. Alright, this is how you will do your marking for your closet organizer; figure out your layout of the closet organizer and mark all your studs with a pencil and use a stud finder.

Next, this is also one of the crucial parts, you will need to draw out level lines at desired heights and add 1 by 4 lumber to support the shelves. After that, you will cut 1 by 16 lumber for shelves to desired length according to measurements and design. Nail 1 by 4 support studs to areas marked on the wall. Nail 1 by 16 lumber for the shelves to the 1 by 4 supports. I hope you are still there with me until now.

Lastly is the installation of the closet rods and support brackets. You will have to screw the closet rod support brackets which are nailed into studs to shelving of the closet organizer. Place the closet rod cup holders at the desired area and cut closet rods to desired length. Place closet rod into the closet rod cup holder and screw one screw in closet rod to secure it.

Some tips on building your own do-it-yourself closet organizer is to use 2 inch nails to secure material to 1 by 4 material into the stud. Use 1 1/8-inch nails for shelving and always always mark your studs so that it will not damage the plumbing or electrical wires that is around that area.

Before the whole process is going to even start, you will need to make sure you have gathered all the right materials before installing your closet organizer the do-it-yourself way to save money.

Firstly, you will have to measure up from the floor all the way up for the desired height of the first shelf and then mark the wall with a pencil. Next you will need to use a carpenter’s level to mark a horizontal reference line all around the closet at that height. This step is very important, do remember it by hard.

Secondly, you will need to mount the closet shelf unit by attaching the mounting clips with screws driven directly into the wall studs. Always refer to the manufacturer’s directions when in doubt for the correct spacing of the mounting clips, I believe you don’t want to get hurt during the installation process right. If necessary, always use a hollow wall anchors to fasten the clips between wall studs. The last thing you are going to do is to attach diagonal closet shelf supports where they’re needed, best would be to refer to the manufacturer’s directions manual whenever possible.

Please note that all vinyl-coated wire systems and also all melamine-laminated particleboard systems are not created equal. A lot of people does not know this point. Many different DIY closet organizer manufacturers make both styles but their components and attachment systems aren’t always compatible with each other. My advise is to be on the safe side as much as possible therefore my advise is to stick to the same brand for any single DIY closet organizer installation.