Repurpose Wire Hangers by Creating a Coat Rack
4 Materials
$5
1 Hour
Easy
So your closet is filled with wire hangers, yet you have no place to put you and your guests' coats and hats when you walk in the house. Well, let's change that. Never throw your coat or keys just anywhere again with this easy DIY!
Ok I don’t know about you, but whenever I see wire hangers I think of the movie Mommie Dearest, and I think why are there wire hangers in my closet LOL. I mean did I learn anything from Ms. Joan Crawford 😒.
Hahaha Ok but seriously how many of you take your clothes to the dry cleaners on a regular basis and before you know it you have a closet that’s filled with all of these wire hangers. It’s practical yes, but it's not pretty. Here’s a project in which you can repurpose those wire hangers versus sending it to the landfill. Make a coat rack with those old hangers. So here’s what you do..
Gather all your wire hangers, the ones that are strong enough to supports pants.
I am using old flooring as scrap wood for this project. But you can use any scrap wood. Cut down to 23 inches.
Secure 2 - 1x2, 7 inch pieces on the back.
Before attaching the wire hooks attach the picture frame backing to the back of the rack first.
We are using 3/4" #8 Spax screws to secure the wire hooks.
Cut the wire hooks using wire cutters.
Using pliers wrap the wire around the screw then tighten the screw further.
Space the hooks out and you are done. Hang your coat rack by the door and Hang it Up...your coat that is. :)
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4 comments
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Inspired? I am!
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LOVING the mommy dearest reference, that's so great!!! this is awesome :)
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Thank you so much! It's one of those crazy movies you hate to watch but you do it anyway Hahaha
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