While they may not be as popular as they once were, particularly in the early 1990s, walk-in variations on the cedar closet became the standard by the 1950s. Today, it's common to find closets ...

Baking soda boxes. Keep an open box of baking soda on one of the shelves to absorb odors and maintain a neutral, fresh scent. Essential oil linen sprays (DIY linen spray).

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If your old closet still does not have a strong enough cedar scent to satisfy you, you can treat the wood with natural cedar oils. Such oil is available from Giles & Kendall in Huntsville, Alabama.

Empty the closet completely, then use a fine-grit sandpaper on the wood to open up the grain. Be sure to wear a safety mask and goggles; cedar dust can be harmful to breathe in and can cause eye ...

Q. I have a house that was built in 1960 and comes with a cedar closet. I put a lot of my winter apparel in there, including cashmere sweaters. To my disappointment, when I opened it, it was ...

A cedar closet floor will only be smooth and flat if that is the condition of the floor it covers. Lay a barrier. Once the floor is completely clean, staple down a layer of building paper.

My cedar closet is more than 50 years old. There is not even a hint of the cedar scent any longer. Is there any way to revive this old closet? Thank you.

For a cedar closet to be most effective, it must be nearly airtight and as dry as possible. Use a dehumidifier or turn on a low-wattage light bulb (15 watts for a small closet, 25 for a walk-in ...

Old cedar closets can lose the strong aroma because of air infiltration or dirt buildup. The cedar’s red cast can turn brown. To restore a cedar closet, sand the surface of the wood with fine ...

Dear Heloise: My cedar closet is more than 50 years old, and there isn't even a hint of the cedar scent any longer. Is there any way to revive it? -- Kathleen Henne, Camp Hill, Pa.

Cedar adds a sensory experience to opening a closet door, peeking in a dresser drawer or lifting the lid of a chest. “I often line drawers with cedar in my custom projects because it touches ...