19. Weatherproof Outdoor Gear Closet with Cedar Slat Doors
Introduction
Protect sports gear, camping equipment, and bulky winter coats from garage dust and moisture by housing them in custom cedar-lined wardrobes.
What This Idea Means
Open storage leaves outdoor gear exposed to dust, cobwebs, and garage exhaust fumes. Cedar-lined closed cabinets protect fabrics, repel pests with natural cedar aromatics, and hide bulky items behind beautiful slat doors.
How to Make It
- Construct a tall cabinet frame using exterior-grade plywood.
- Line the interior back walls with aromatic red cedar tongue-and-groove planking.
- Install internal adjustable shelves, gear hooks, and a hanging clothes rod.
- Build cabinet doors using vertical cedar slats framed in dark aluminum or timber.
- Mount the doors using concealed soft-close cabinet hinges.
Tips and Variations
- Boot Warmer Insert: Install a low-wattage electric shoe dryer on the bottom shelf for damp ski boots or work boots.
- Louvers for Airflow: Ensure door slats have small gaps to maintain air circulation inside the wardrobe.
Needs to Make That Thing
- Exterior-grade plywood and cedar tongue-and-groove planks
- Timber or aluminum door frame stock
- Concealed cabinet hinges and magnetic latches
- Hanging rod and shelf brackets
- Saw, drill, and screws