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While the smell of mothballs may conjure fond memories of your grandfather's overcoat, it's not really the most attractive scent to wear out in public. Fortunately, there's a more fragrant way to keep moths and insects from making a snack of your best cashmere. The nature aroma of cedar has kept garments hole-free and smelling fresh for centuries. And not only does it repel pests like moths and roaches, it also resists mildew that can ruin fabrics.
To use cedar to its fullest, you should line a whole closet with it. The installation is simple when it's done with tongue-and-groove boards, and the result is both practical and handsome. As This Old House senior technical editor Mark Powers shows on the following pages, all you need is a dray to nail up the wood. Then you'll be able to leave the scent of mothballs in your memory, where it belongs.
To use cedar to its fullest, you should line a whole closet with it. The installation is simple when it's done with tongue-and-groove boards, and the result is both practical and handsome. As This Old House senior technical editor Mark Powers shows on the following pages, all you need is a dray to nail up the wood. Then you'll be able to leave the scent of mothballs in your memory, where it belongs.
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