Framing and Building Closet Walls - $35,000 Short Sale House Episode #2

Stay to the end to see my mistakes! In this video I show and tell you how I build a 2 foot by 4 foot (8sq ft.) closet inside a bedroom. I built this closet with standard 2x4 lumber and left an opening for a 32 inch pre-hung door.
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Second video in the $37,000 short sale rehab series. Thanks for watching, let us know if you have any questions or suggestions!

[@eddiewilson1313]

thanks

[@jchase1702]

I am always impressed with a guy who is willing to show you he is human and makes sloppy mistakes like all of us... real life. We have all wanted to kick ourselves for not listening to our Dad's good advice: "Measure twice, cut once!" Common to be in a hurry and anxious to get the job done. Happened more times in my lifetime, than I want to admit. Good to know the fix as well. This is a guy with confidence. Only time I am not in a hurry, is when using a cutting tool. Learned that from my Dad as well. You only get one set of hands. Thanks for the video!

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Thank you for the feedback! Yep, mistakes are part of the process

[@jasonkindler7046]

Thanks for making a real video that a newbie such as myself can follow! Appreciate that you left in the wrong cut!

[@jamesmcdonough9771]

The cress piece over the door is called a header .

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Thanks!

[@simardssurveillancesystems8209]

GREAT Video, I Love How You Left in That Mis-Cut You Did For Your Door Header....Damn I Hate When I Do That.

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Haha! Yeah, the old measure once and cut twice mistake... Happens sooo often. I appreciate the feedback, thanks for watching!!

[@adamoomada8471]

@@howtofixitworkshop had me cracking up good one

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Thanks!!

[@squidlings]

Cross your feet when doing pull ups 👍🏻

[@upsideways]

I like to use a drop cloth over carpet- saves a lot of time on the shop-vac getting sawdust up. 👍 nice video

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Good tip! Thank you!

[@PIIII9]

Exactly what i needed, thank you!

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Glad it helped!

[@jaredshowers1]

Great work bro

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Thank you!!

[@rogerfu9266]

I love these noob videos with noob Ryobi tools lmao

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Glad you enjoyed it Roger!

[@carmenwilliamson4551]

How many 2x4x8 did you use?

[@jasonmerritt9265]

Get some knee pads man! Good video

[@howtofixitworkshop]

😂 thanks!

[@ericewallace1]

what size screws? Are they framing screws or deck screws?

[@howtofixitworkshop]

I used 2 1/2 inch construction screws that have a star bit head. They're a gold color from Lowes or home depot

[@eddiewilson1313]

nice video can I have all measurement

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Hi, not sure how specific you would like. The measurements would probably vary by house. My closet is 4 feet wide, 24 inches deep, eight and a half feet tall and will have a 34 inch door.

[@jimgill37]

Is 4’ x 2’ the insides of the closet space or is that the outsides of all the framing? Didn’t want to make it the frame and then make the closet too small for anything specific, but I wasn’t sure about all that. Thanks!

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Hey Jimmy, I'm pretty sure 4x2 was the outside dimension

[@Robert77777771]

Do you know why u need a 34 inch opening for 32 inch door...

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Yep, it allows for the extra space needed for the door frame

[@Marie.b]

disapointing- @ 3:24 we see you placing the outer right hand side piece of wood and then @3:44 we see you adding another board here facing the same direction (side of board facing us)but it's obvious some steps were missed because there is alot more boards going on there... one facing us for instance ... i cannot learn from that..disapointing

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Hi Marie, thanks for the feedback. I'll keep the little details in mind going forward and try to do a better job with telling the whole story. I appreciate your comment.

[@kimpozo3514]

I agree looks very complicated

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Sorry about that, let me know if you have any specific questions

[@heavyd777]

Measure twice, cuss once.

[@howtofixitworkshop]

🤣

[@badbutcherbad1189]

What's up with all the caddy Corner screws

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Not sure, probably had to go at an angle due to space or length of the screws