Chic vs. Geek: DIY with the Geek!

Pandemic inflation has labor and material costs soaring, so the Geek decided we should build our own closet organizer. What are the pros and cons of doing it yourself?

CHIC (PEARL)

When it comes to home improvement, I’m a big fan of hiring professionals. After all, if you’ve invested your life in your home, you should want to get the job done right the first time. I’m lucky enough to live with the Geek, and he’s a pretty handy guy! But if you don't have your own wood shop, you can always order something custom from one local shop or another.

GEEK (KEVIN)

I knew this project wouldn’t be as easy as the show racks we saw in the store, but considering a custom closet would cost us $6,000-$7,000, I was ready to go DIY, and the Chic was willing to let me do my best. Of course, eight sheets of plywood ran us about $1,700 (twice as much as a year ago), so no matter who’s doing the work, it’s going to cost you a pretty penny.