After modifying our laundry room with the Dryer Box, I still couldn't push the dryer as close to the wall as I wanted to because the gas line was in the way. So, after getting as estimate of $160 to move the line, I decided to move it myself.
It felt like chickening out, but I made an appointment to have a plumber move my gas line for me. All I wanted to do was remove the valve that was sticking in front of the Dryer Box, and cap off the end underneath. This way if we ever moved I could always put the valve back, and theoretically, this would help our resale value.
After some prodding and detailed conversation with some co-workers, I decided to try to remove the pipe myself. I figured if I screwed it up, the plumber would still be coming to fix any damage I might cause. As it turns out, the entire job took 15 minutes. The picture to the left shows the before and after. That was a quick way to save $160!
Finally, I could push the dryer nearly all the way against the wall. In addition, there was a good 8 1/2" gap between the washer and dryer. Since I had planned the whole day for moving the gas pipe, and it only took 15 minutes, I figured I'd make a nice storage cart to fit between the washer and dryer.
So, off to Home Depot I went. I picked up some white, 8" Melamine shelving boards, several brackets and screws, and some plastic casters. I also picked out some white cabinet handles.
The idea was, I wanted a place to store a small waste basket for lint, and also provide storage for laundry detergent and fabric softener. I decided to even get fancy, and have the waste basket swing out with one of the handles. The picture to the right shows the resulting shelving.
The picture to the left shows how the waste basket flips out, as well as where the storage is. The plastic casters underneath allow for easy sliding between the washer and dryer.
With that, the laundry room was done.
