Laundry Basket on Wheels for Clothes

When it comes to organizing your laundry room, a laundry basket on wheels can be a game-changer. Not only does it provide an easy way to transport dirty clothes from the washer to the dryer, but it also keeps them off the floor and out of sight. In this article, we'll show you how to build a laundry basket on wheels for your clothes.

Materials Needed

To get started, you'll need the following materials:

* 22' x 32' Birch (top, bottom, and middle pieces)

* 22' x 31.25' Birch (sides of bottom box)

* 32' x 72' 1/4' Underlayment (backing of cabinet)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by drilling pocket holes in the top and bottom boards using 1 1/4” pocket screws and wood glue. Attach 1/4″ underlayment backing with wood glue and finishing nails.

Next, cut a 2” select pine 1x4” at a 45-degree angle (measuring from inside short end of angle to short end of angle). Set this aside for now.

Assembling the Top Box

Cut three pocket holes on the top and bottom sides of the top box. The lip of the select pine board will be on the inside opening of the cabinet box, overhanging on the top to cover the plywood on each box.

Attach two 31.25” 1x2” select pine boards onto the cabinet with wood glue and 1 1/4” finishing nails. Set this aside for now.

Assembling the Bottom Box

Cut three pocket holes on each end of a scrap piece of wood (approximately 31.5” x 2-3”). Attach these to the bottom box using wood glue and 1 1/4” pocket screws.

Use your Kreg jig to drill three pocket holes onto the inside sides of the bottom box, set at 3/4” (the thickness of your plywood).

Assembling the Laundry Basket

Attach the sides to the top box using wood glue and 1 1/4” pocket screws. Set aside until all parts are assembled.

For a more finished look, you can add a backing to the cabinet, but we chose not to in this tutorial so that there would be easier access to the water shut-off located behind it. You will have three-quarters of a box at this point.

Adding Wheels

To make your laundry basket on wheels for clothes even more convenient, attach casters or wheels to the bottom of the basket. This will allow you to easily move it around your laundry room and keep it organized.

Tips and Variations

Consider adding a lid or drawer to your laundry basket for extra storage space. You can also customize the design to fit your specific needs, such as adding more pockets or compartments for organizing different types of clothes.

With these simple steps and materials, you can create a functional and stylish laundry basket on wheels for your clothes. Happy building!

Laundry basket on wheels for clothes