Get a 3D Mockup<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTreat also laid out the design of the laundry room on the wall using painter\u2019s tape. This not only helped her visualize the layout in the actual space, it also allowed her to experiment on a few things she was still unsure about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was still working out how high to place the cabinets and taping it up on the wall not only gave me a visual but it also let me feel out the functionality. I pretended I was doing a load of laundry to see how it would feel to have the cabinets at different heights,\u201d said Treat. The new laundry room was completely customized to the day-to-day functionality the family needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep It Simple\u2014Assembly & Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAssembling and installing RTA cabinets is just as easy, if not easier, than doing in IKEA build,\u201d said Treat. This was all due to the BILT app, which you can install on any device. The BILT app has interactive step-by-step instructions and video that walk you through assembly. You can zoom and rotate images so you can see exactly what you need to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI could watch a step of the process on the app, then pause it and do it myself, then watch the next step, etc.,\u201d Treat told us. \u201cEven without the app, I feel like it was a straightforward build. Anyone of any skillset could tackle these cabinets,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treat shared a couple tricks for assembly and installation that can help move the process along. First, assemble close to where you\u2019ll install the cabinets. Once they come together, \u201cyou won\u2019t want to move these sturdy cabinets all the way across the house,\u201d Treat told us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secondly, use a ledger board for installation. A ledger board is a 2 x 4 you screw into the wall just below where your cabinets are installed. It\u2019s a little ledge for your cabinets to sit on while you secure them to the wall studs. It also helps you get the cabinet installed level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
DIY Motivation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Angela Treat\u2019s laundry room transformation may look seem a distant dream to you, but she assures all budding DIYers, \u201cpeople need to give themselves more credit. I\u2019ve learned all my skills from watching then trying. There\u2019s nothing like actually doing a project to learn.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even Treat herself has experienced failures and setbacks. \u201cI\u2019ve learned to break down an overwhelming project into manageable parts. I pace myself and give myself room to learn,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The laundry room project started with clearing out the room then removing the builder-grade shelf. After that, the upper cabinets went in, with the help of her husband. Then the countertop, sink, and lower cabinets. The entire project spanned over a month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can stretch your DIY project as long as needed to make it more manageable for the budget and time you have available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Whatever project you have your eye on to take your home from standard to custom, be inspired by Angela Treat. DIY is achievable. Even with your budget, skillset, and schedule, you too can transform your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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