Gaining More Closet Space, Part 1 – Cutting into the Wall
The idea of cutting into a wall is terrifying. But it is the first and most critical step of my latest DIY: expanding the space above our closets. The goal is to gain more previously unusable closet space. I keep reminding myself, as I get my tools ready to make the first cut, it is only drywall. It is easily replaced if needed. But of course, I do not know what is behind the wall, and having never done this before, it feels big! Am I taking on something too advanced for my skills? Let me reassure you, if you…