![Pantry Makeover 2020 Wooden Crate](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/A6415CA5-B265-4D23-8A54-9644A585AB3C_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
Moving into this house, I was ecstatic about the larger pantry with additional counter space to house extra kitchen equipment. But like any “Extra” space, it begins to fill up quickly. While the pantry is bigger, I quickly realized that this kitchen had less cabinet space than my previous and that I am a kitchen appliance hoarder. SAD FACTS!!!
![Messy Pantry with Wooden crates](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-23-at-5.00.43-PM.png?resize=1024%2C577&ssl=1)
I wish I could tell you that these are all the appliances I own, but the three under island cabinets are also at maximum capacity. I knew I needed to begin the process of REALLY organizing this pantry to maximize my space
Why Wooden Crates?
I debated what kind of storage I wanted here on the bottom of the pantry. I knew I needed to get everything off the floor. This bottom shelf is pretty deep, so all of the things I needed kept getting lost in the back. I had purchased a single roller crate from Home Goods about 6 months ago, and I loved it but sadly they only had one with wheels. And to be 100% honest, it was not great quality. To add insult to injury, that poorly made crate was a whopping $29.99. If I could even find them, I needed four for my pantry. That’s a lot to spend on the bottom shelf alone! Most importantly, I hate overspending on something I can make myself for cheaper! (this really should be my life motto!)
Supplies Needed to Make a Wooden Crate
![DIY Wooden Roller Crate Supplies](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/C220225D-5497-4F29-8F71-E1B7D5167296_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
- 3 – 1″ x 3″ X 6′ boards
- 2 – 3/4″ x 3/4″ Dowels
- Brad Nailer
- Drill
- 4 – 1 1/2″ Rubber Swivel Caster Wheels
- Wood Glue
- 1 1/4″ Spax Screws
- 4 – 2″ Corner Brackets
- Clamp (Optional)
Crate Cut List
- 3-1″ x 4″ @ 19″ for the bottom boards
- 8-1″ x 3″ @ 13″ for the short side
- 8- 1″ x 3″ @ 19 for the long side
- 12- 3/4″ dowels for the corner pieces
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Wooden Crate Instructions
![Attaching the first side to the wooden crate](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1055C534-EFA9-45A7-81DD-BDCD7060792F_1_105_c-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C579&ssl=1)
Step 1-Using one of the 3/4″ dowel, add glue then line up the 19″ board to the top of the dowel. Nail in place using the brad nailer.
![Completing the long side of the wooden crate](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/F120FBFA-2EDC-4D5C-9818-5C085038E2AD_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C579&ssl=1)
Step 2-Repeat with the next three boards. Make 2.
![Attaching the first short board to the wooden crate with the Ryobi Brad Nailer](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/0440FC7A-5276-4180-9B5B-5EA843CD4319_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C580&ssl=1)
Step 3- Next, using a 13″ board to attach to the corner of the long side, using glue then the brad nailer.
![Attaching the remaining short board to the wooden crate with the Ryobi Brad Nailer](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/9189E714-4FE8-43FC-96DE-8DE71F7981FF_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C577&ssl=1)
Step 4- You will repeat the glueing and nailing process with the other 3 boards.
![Attaching the first short board to the wooden crate with the Ryobi Brad Nailer](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/D5795AE1-F305-4004-9C40-F54873A7707F_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C579&ssl=1)
Step 5- Continue to glue and nail the second short side.
![Attaching the second long side boards to the wooden crate with glue and the Ryobi Brad Nailer](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2018D449-03C1-40B7-B7C9-51417EDBAECF_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C577&ssl=1)
Step 6- Apply glue to the ends of the short boards.
![Attaching the second long side boards to the wooden crate with glue and the Ryobi Brad Nailer](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/C29911A4-1AD1-4330-879C-FFAAAEFAD411_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C579&ssl=1)
Step 7- Align the second long side to the top of the short boards. Use the brad nailer to shoot in two nails per board.
![Attaching the bottom boards to the wooden crate with glue and the Ryobi Brad Nailer](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ADBA321F-1B96-4839-AEA2-A90B7EF81053_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C583&ssl=1)
Step 8- Apply glue to the ends of the bottom boards and nail from the sides. Equally space the other two boards.
![Attaching the corner brackets to the wooden crate with the Ryobi drill](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/55610CB0-B2AB-433E-A8F7-66448CBFB7B8_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C584&ssl=1)
Step 9- Place the corner bracket where you want it, then drill pilot holes. Use the screws included with the two screws in the four holes in each bracket.
![Attaching the wheels brackets to the wooden crate with the Ryobi drill and Spax Screws](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/98590A75-5399-408F-B527-00D6790D07C6_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
Step 10- Use the Spax Screws to attach the wheels to each corner.
![Finished DIY Wooden Crate with wheels](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/B72EEDBB-6A98-4FF3-A236-3A478956BDC8_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=793%2C991&ssl=1)
And finally, stand back and enjoy your work.
![Two Finished DIY Wooden Crate with wheels in the Pantry](https://i0.wp.com/www.stewberrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/8C0CD997-99C9-4848-A9A5-125E14232649_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C487&ssl=1)
I choose to leave my Wooden Crates unfinished but you can customize this with a stain or wax if you like.
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