How to Build a Storable Cabinet

Cabinets are decorated in different ways.

One way of making storage spaces around the home appear more organized is storing items within storable cabinets. These handy, small-dimensioned cabinets are easily stacked, lined up in rows and put within larger cabinets. The cabinets can be attached to each other, creating larger displays of attractive storage. Storable cabinets break the clutter into manageable portions. Building a storable cabinet requires only basic materials and tools. These cabinets are easily customized to fit any project or larger storage unit.

Things You'll Need

• 4 boards, 1/2-by-12-by-12-inch
• Drill
• Drill bits
• Wood screws, 2-inch
• 2 boards, 1/2-by-12 1/2-by-12 1/2-inch
• 2 hinges
• Wood screws, 1/2-inch

Instructions

1. Arrange four 1/2-by-12-by-12-inch boards in a square with dimensions of 12 1/2-by-12 ½ inches. Position each of these boards so that they are all arranged the same way with one end butting into the side of another board, and one side flush against another board’s end.

2. Use a drill with a drill bit slightly smaller in diameter than the wood screws to make two holes into the side of each board and into the end of the board that adjoins it. Set 2-inch wood screws into each of these holes and connect the adjoining boards with a drill.

3. Lower a 1/2-by-12 1/2-by-12 1/2-inch board, which will be the rear board, on top of the other boards, which become the side boards. Shift the rear board’s positioning until its outside edges are even with the outside surfaces of each of the side boards.

4. Drill a pilot hole through the rear board and into the side board to a depth of 2 inches. Repeat drilling every 4 inches around the rear board’s edge. Drop a 2-inch wood screw in each hole and firmly tighten them to attach the boards together.

5. Flip the cabinet over so that its rear board is flush with the working surface and the open front is facing upward. Position another 1/2-by-12 1/2-by-12 1/2-inch board covering the open space.

6. Rotate the new board on one of its sides, as if it were already the door that it eventually becomes. Position two hinges between the door board and the cabinet. Make pencil markings at each hole’s location for the hinge screws. Remove the door board and drill holes at each marking, taking care not to puncture the door’s outer surface. Attach the hinges to the door board and cabinet. Open and close the door and adjust the hinge positioning as necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Add knobs or shelves if desired after the door has been attached.