Fold-down ironing boards are a great way to reduce clutter in your laundry room. They’re a real timesaver as well, allowing you to keep your iron ready to go at a moment’s notice. They can either be surface mounted or recessed into the wall—as we’ll be doing here—for a low profile look.

When installing a build-in ironing board, consider locating it near an existing electrical outlet to keep from having to fish wires through the wall. Turn off any electrical circuits where you’re working by plugging a light or radio in a nearby receptacle and flipping each breaker until you find the right one.

After locating the studs on either side of the opening, cut a small hole in the center, and check to be sure there are no wires or pipes in the way.

Next, mark the cutout dimensions for the unit, and cut the hole to size.

Once the hole has been cut, install 2” x 4” horizontal braces in the wall cavity flush with the top and bottom of the opening. Be sure to drill a hole in the brace and feed the wire through it first.

When everything is ready, slide the unit in place.

And secure it to the studs on each side.

Mount the door on the unit, and hook up the electrical connection.

Turn on the power, and check to see if it’s working properly.

NuTone Ironing Centers come in a range of styles from basic models to ones complete with a light, timed plug, and fully adjustable ironing board. Various door choices are also available.

Watch the video above to find out more.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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