# How to Build a Laundry Folding Area With an Ikea Countertop
Receiving a fresh pile of folded laundry straight from the dryer is one of the simple pleasures of life. However, folding clothes isn't always the most enjoyable activity, especially when you've already gone to the trouble of washing and folding them. You'll be more inclined to fold several loads of laundry if you have the proper workspace to complete this task in. You don't need anything fancy; a simple countertop will do, such as one from Ikea or any other home goods store.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Countertop
- Pencil
- Paper
- Stud finder
- Chalk
- Large L-brackets
- Screws
- Hand drill
Instructions
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Measure the width of the area where you countertop will go. Write down this measurement. Measure the length of the countertop. If necessary, trim the length of the countertop down to size by with an electric saw.
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Run a stud finder along the wall where the countertop will be attached. Mark the areas where the studs are with a piece of chalk.
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Turn the countertop over and drill one side of two L-brackets into the bottom of the countertop, spacing them 1 to 2 feet apart.
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Prop the countertop up against the wall, adjusting it so the L-brackets rest against an area where the studs are. Drill the other side of the L-brackets directly to the wall.
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