The Journey of Building My Own Closet

TLDRJoin me on the rollercoaster journey of building my own closet from scratch. From wrong measurements to terrible instructions, it was a nightmare. But we persevered and built the closets ourselves out of sheer determination and spite.

Key insights

👗Building a closet from scratch is a challenging and frustrating process.

🔧The instructions provided by the container store were terrible and made the build even harder.

😭The experience of building the closets led to tears, frustration, and desperation.

💸The cost of building the closets ourselves was significantly higher than expected.

😅Despite the challenges, we managed to build the closets out of determination and spite.

Q&A

Was the experience of building your own closet worth it in the end?

Yes, although the process was incredibly challenging, we are happy with the final result.

Would you recommend building closets from scratch?

Only if you're prepared for the frustration and have the necessary skills and patience.

How did you overcome the difficulties and continue building the closets?

We motivated each other, took breaks when needed, and relied on online resources for guidance.

Did you encounter any unexpected problems during the build?

Yes, we faced issues with measurements, instructions, and the overall quality of the closet components.

What advice would you give to someone considering building their own closets?

Be prepared for challenges, double-check measurements, and consider professional help if necessary.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: The frustrations of building a closet from scratch.

06:46The realization that the cost of professional closet building is exorbitant.

08:58The difficult and complicated process of building the closets.

10:53The decision to persevere and build the closets ourselves.