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You'll never believe what happened when I renovated my closet. (Or maybe you will)
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Hi ,When we moved two years ago, I started dreaming about a closet renovation. The primary closet had plenty of space but I didn't like the layout.First, I consulted a custom closet place. (Too expensive). Ikea emerged as the obvious alternative. (The supply chain had other plans for me). I rejoiced when I found a shop in California that promised to create the closet of my dreams out of pine. (Waaaay out of my budget). And because I know you’re already thinking it, yes, I considered Elfa. (Just not a fan). My friend said I should just do it myself. I told her she was out of her mind. But the idea wouldn’t leave me alone. I can use a level and a drill. I’ve watched a few DIY Instagram influencer reels (as in, way too many). And my design didn’t have to be exactly like the Pinterest closets I’d been drooling over. This was totally achievable. I told my mom about my plans, assuming she’d be excited for me. She’s quite handy herself. When she visits, she routinely fixes things in my house that I didn’t know were broken. My mom is the first person I call when I’m dealing with water damage, suspicious appliance noises, and dying plants. So when I told my mom about my DIY endeavor, I was surprised by her response. “Why don’t you let your handyman do it for you?” she asked, genuinely curious.“Why would I have him do it when I can do it myself!?” I huffed. Perhaps my mother didn’t understand just how resourceful I am, I thought. I, after all, single-handedly removed the sliding doors from my office closet and replaced its wire shelving with the custom wood built-in shelving that I’d selected, cut, sanded, stained, and installed. Let her underestimate me, I thought. I could practically taste the vindication I’d feel when my handiwork was complete. With my electronic stud finder, I located the studs. Then rounded up my brackets I'd ordered on Etsy, the level, a pencil, my drill, and set to work. Immediately I noticed the brackets were very heavy. I needed two hands to manipulate them... but I also needed two hands on the drill. Plus, there was the fact that the bracket wasn’t big enough to let me press the drill against the wall at a 90-degree angle. I wasn’t about to let a few details stand between me and the closet of my dreams. With my shoulder keeping the bracket in place, and a stream of sweat snaking its way down my bra, I pressed the drill into the bolt. Driving the bolt into the stud, I felt powerful and confident… until the bolt was about halfway in, at which point, no amount of pressure or will could screw it in any farther. The source of the barrier was a total mystery. Meanwhile, my forearm was on fire and my back was starting to ache. It was my first bolt of 16. I texted my handyman to ask about his schedule.Seven days and many trips to Home Depot later, the closet is done. I love it. And thanks to my handyman, no people, structures, or tools were harmed in the process. What I’m saying is, there’s nothing wrong with focusing on your strengths and delegating tasks or projects that don’t come easily. It’s okay to ask for help.
xo,
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