Yes.
Well your brother may be right in that cedar would typically be installed only in a storage closet. Now on the flip side it might be a bit cheaper to build a closet with different wood, but if you want cedar, then build with cedar.
Cedar closets can provide a nice, pleasant aroma when opening. And also the woods natural properties helps keep out moths as well as absorb moisture and odors.
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The Cedar show rack fits great into a standard-width closet and will greatly increase your storage space.
If your cedar chest or cedar closet has lost its scent, give it a rub with sand paper. The newly exposed surfaces will emit the familiar cedar scent you enjoy.
No. It is sufficient to line the walls with aromatic cedar.
Cedar is a very strong element so it will be able to protect your valuable much longer. Also the chest will not be prone to unwanted odors as you can get with other kinds of closet.
I'm a little confused by this question. Is the idea to preserve the teddy bear? In that case I would recommend anything with cedar in it. You wouldn't have to get an entire cedar box, but most places that sell closet accessories sell cedar shavings or cedar blocks that you can pack with your bear. This prevents insect infestations like moths.
Cedar is a popular type of tree, commonly used in flooring, and sometimes furniture. Cedar decking is used to cover ground that is exposed to the weather, as it offers a great look, and is resistant to weathering.
Cedar is an excellent wood for building materials, especially for building furniture, wall pannelling and shelving, never for flooring except in low traffic areas, such as a closet, due to it being to soft and wearing if waked on...I use it to frame doors and windows, and for a custom home, for custom woodwork on walls. Incredible for resisting insects as well.. also for interior or enitre storage (Hope) chests, and for veneering or as whole boards on closet walls for moth and other cloth destroying insects...
Cedar is a popular type of tree, commonly used in flooring, and sometimes furniture. Cedar decking is used to cover ground that is exposed to the weather, as it offers a great look, and is resistant to weathering.