Turn Scrap Wood Into A Simple Blanket Storage Solution For Small Spaces

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Blankets are nice to have in any room of leisure, whether you want to curl up while watching a movie or keep yourself warm in bed. Maybe you keep those blankets folded in a closet, or maybe you just throw them over a chair. But there's a better solution if you want to stop taking up precious shelf space while keeping your blankets organized. Simply sink any spare two-by-four into a wall, preferably in an out-of-sight nook, and attach hooks from which you can hang those blankets. Not only should the process take less than a couple of hours, but it will also allow you to use leftover scrap wood from previous projects.

For this project, you'll need a few basic tools and materials. Specifically, a measuring tape and a circular saw or a hand saw to cut the boards to their proper length. Then, you'll want a level to make sure the piece of wood is positioned evenly. For planting the two-by-four, use a stud finder, a drill bit, painter's tape, a countersink bit, and a power drill. Additionally, be sure to have a pack of screws, drywall anchors (of which there are eight types) if you can't find a stud, and however many hooks you plan on installing. Also, acquire a brush and a latex or oil-based paint that works with the color of your walls.

Once you pick a nook between two parallel walls, you can mark it with a pencil. Measure the distance between the two walls, and then cut your board to that length. Then use your electronic stud finder to locate the studs and mark those spots, because that's where you'll want to drill. If you're not sure how to use a stud finder, simply place it flat against the wall, turn it on, and move it across the wall until it beeps, indicating that it has located the stud.

Place the two-by-four on the wall, level it, tape it in place, and then drill two holes through the wood and into the wall. If there's only one stud, you'll need to drill a second, larger pilot hole and then place an anchor into that hole to prevent the drywall from cracking. Drill two countersink holes into your board, paint the board the color of your choice (you may need to use a couple of coats), and then screw it to the wall. Cover the screws with your hooks and then screw those in as well.

To create extra hanging space, you can attach an additional board to the adjacent wall. Simply position your circular saw blade at a 45-degree angle, and cut one end of each board. After this, the two 45-degree angles should join and make a 90-degree angle. Then, cut each two-by-four to length and sink them into the wall. If you're worried about stretching your blankets, you can use OHIYO wood tapestry wall hangers instead of hooks. Screw these into your board and then clip on your blankets.