Cedar closets used to be a luxury item in a home, but now anyone can have one. Cedar closets give us a wonderful, woodsy aroma. Cedar repels moths, silverfish, cockroaches, and mildew. Cedar closets are great for storing linens, towels, and blankets. Save money by storing all your woolens, furs, and seasonal items in your cedar area, and consider putting cedar into your current closets.
If you are building a cedar closet, first, decide where you would like it. Build your cedar closet in your attic, basement, or any unused space. If you build a closet in an attic, build it near the highest point if you plan to hang clothing in there. If you are building a cedar closet in a basement, be sure to use insulation paper because of the moisture. Two types of cedar wall covering are available. One is the traditional tongue-and-grooved planks. The second is the 4x8 pressed board ¼” sheets. Either is suitable, but the planks are twice as expensive and more difficult to install. The advantage is a solid piece of cedar material. When cedar lining a closet, be sure to cover the doors and ceiling. Weatherstripping around the door of your cedar closet will give you an airtight seal. Sand the walls lightly each year to perpetuate the usefulness of the cedar aroma.
The best type of shelving to use in a cedar closet is ventilated steel shelving. The ventilation allowed by the shelving is ideal. Decide what you need to store in your cedar area and be sure to use that space efficiently.
Cedar closets are a wonderful idea. We hope these ideas will be helpful in planning your new storage area.
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