Diy installing a laundry chute

A simple laundry chute between two rooms — usually between a bathroom and a closet, for instance — helps prevent dirty clothes from piling up and keeps them out of sight. The first step to building a basic laundry chute is identifying the right spot to put it.

Yours, however, will depend on the exact height of your opening. Just be sure to allow about a half-inch of overlap on all sides. Create a small access hole between the studs. Then, lay out level lines between them and begin cutting out the drywall. On either side, the studs will guide the vertical cuts. When the drywall is removed from one side, mark the corners on the opposite piece of drywall from the inside. This way, the openings will line up with each other.

Then, measure the thickness of the wall so that you can rip a piece of 1-by-6 to exactly that width. Cut two pieces of this material to the width of the opening — remember: there are usually about and-a-half inches between studs. Next, nail these four pieces together, making sure the outside dimensions match the wall opening.

Finally, slide the whole assembly into the wall opening and nail it to the studs on either side. On the closet side of the chute, attach identical trim to cover the rough edges. Now you have a simple laundry chute to keep dirty clothes out of sight, and you can instantly store them in the hamper.

Watch the video above for the full step-by-step process, and share your thoughts on this project in the comments below! I am in need of repacking a broken towel bar inside a shower.

It has ceramic holders, attached to tile. As I see it I have to take off one of the 2 holders in order to insert a new bar, and then reattach the holder to the tile. How do I take off one of the holders? It is probably glued on and then grouted around the outside to match the other tile. Make sure there are no plumbing or electrical obstructions in between point A and point B of the chute.

Take advantage of your stud finder and carefully work your handsaw. The duct pieces should snap in place easily but you will need to use metal-cutters in order to fit it to size.

Detailed visual instructions and videos on how to install your own laundry chute can be found online, but as you can see, overall, the process is fairly simple. You may even opt for a different approach, such as one that utilizes a PVC pipe for the tunnel feature instead of a wooden or metal one.

If, however, you would feel more comfortable having a professional tackle this home improvement project for you, the folks at The Handyman Company are certainly willing and able to assist you with that.

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