Anyone need more closet space? If so, this may be the DIY for you! When I came across this garment rack on Pinterest, I knew I would be making it. Since I recently moved to a smaller place, finding a way to store my vintage stock has been a challenge. That is, until now!
I did not come up w/ this project in any way (source here!) so I'll treat this post as a review of sorts. What worked for me, what didn't, etc. I found it to be a pretty easy process, overall I would do it again, but there were some issues.
• Ease: There are literally no tools needed, they recommend a wrench but I found that I didn't need it. Also, the directions are wonderfully straight forward.
• Availability: I found all of the components easily at my local hardware store. Btw, it's really fun to buy plumbing stuff in a dress-- just saying. :)
• Quality: This is quite a stable garment rack in the end, not one of those flimsy, build from a box types at all.
• Cost: The price quoted is $70 - $80 for all of the materials. I ended up paying around $120 and I didn't even purchase the spray paint. I'm not sure if that differs by region?
• Origin: Apparently America no longer produces it's own steel. I'm more disappointed than surprised, but sheesh right? I like DIY in part because of the fun, sense of accomplishment and creativity that goes into it. The other reason I like making things though, is so I'm not buying imported goods from giants like China and India. Not the case in this project unfortunately, every one of my components was stamped CHINA.
• Grease: Plumbing pipes and hardware all come greased and ready to use for their true purpose. Yeah, I know there's not much to be done about that one. I actually think that's the real reason why the DIY says to spray paint everything first. I'll probably end up painting mine soon, because who really wants their clothing hanging on a greasy clothing rack?
• Oh yeah, don't try to assemble the thing upstairs and then try to get it downstairs fully put together. By yourself. Like an idiot. -^_^-
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