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Have you finally had it with that dark and dingy, I'm-not-sure-what's-there storage space under the kitchen sink? Well, these two types of roll-out trays will get everything out in the open and let you find exactly what you need at a glance.
This project isn't difficult. In fact, there aren't even any miter joints. All the parts are glued together and then nailed or screwed. You can make all the trays in an afternoon using building products from your local home center or hardware store for as little as $75. You can build everything with simple carpentry tools and some careful measuring.
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PRO TIPS:
You'll probably have to adapt the project dimensions to fit your space. For example, you may have a bulky garbage disposer that won't allow you to install both upper slide-out trays. In that case, just make one tray instead. If you have plumbing that comes up through the floor of your sink cabinet, you may need to shorten the lower trays to fit in front of the plumbing.
At a home center or lumberyard, look for hardwood plywood. You can often buy 2 x 4-ft. pieces instead of a whole sheet. The hardwood plywood has two good sides and is smoother and flatter than exterior-grade softwood plywood. (It costs more too.)
In the hardware department, look for ball-bearing side-mount drawer glides. The pairs of the brand we purchased are exactly the same-there's no specific right or left, which makes things easier if you misplace a part.
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You never know what kind of spill or leak will happen under the sink, so it's best to seal the wood. Once you've finished the project, remove the trays and glides, sand them with 150-grit sandpaper and brush on two coats of polyurethane. Let the trays dry thoroughly.
Before you put everything back, look through all that stuff you had stored under the sink. Toss out old products and combine duplicates.
If you have small children in the home, add childproof latches.
Text and photography by the DIY experts of The Family Handyman Magazine
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