Most of the time our closets are too small. Even if they seem big the first time we see them, empty of course, over time they accumulate more and more things and often become less and less organized. Closet renovation can be a great way to maximize space or make more space.

For starters clean it …

 Honestly, the hardest part of organizing your closets is simply getting started. For inspiration, flip through a few home decorating magazines and see how spiffy the closets in them look. Or, visit a website or two that are devoted to home organizing. However you find that spark, get started befor…

PLANNING CLOSET STORAGE

To make the most of your closet space, you first need to know the sizes of the things you want to store. The following general clothing dimensions will help you plan your closet storage efficiently:

Five men’s suit coats:
12″ wide, 38″ long

You ma…

The cure for closet clutter often seems as elusive as a cure for the common cold-but it’s out there. Even among new homeowners, lack of closet space is a chief complaint, according to the National Association of Home Builders. And it’s no wonder. In today’s fast-paced world, wading through personal …

Before beginning your organizing, you need to sort through the items in the closet. Discard, give away, sell items that you can no longer wear, that are outdated, or looking tired and faded. A general rule of thumb is that if you have not worn it in two years, then get it out of the closet. Group to…

 Have you given much thought to your closet design? Probably not, until you notice piles of clothes on your floor because there is no more space in your closet. Innovation in closet design has come a long way. Right now there are many shelving units and organizers available to make your closet as e…

Today, one of the most important features of a house is the size of the master bedroom suite. People want bigger and brighter spaces. As the size of the bedroom increases so does the size of the closet. However, having a large walk – in closet does not mean that it’s functional. The space often …

If you don’t have the space for a home workshop, you can still have one. Choose a closet you seldom use at the back of your house and clean it out. Line the back and side walls with some pegboard and hang lighter tools and supplies there (not your chainsaw). Install a few stronger shelves for heav…

You can use this simple chalk to rid your home of ants, cockroaches, and crickets. Dead-Fast™ Insecticide Chalk is the first and only insecticide chalk to comply with Environmental Protection Agency requirements, It won’t attract pets, but insects walk across sit and die. It’s good for houses,…

The Horizontal Shoe Rack is designed by J-Me in the United Kingdom and available online and at home centers. The rack is a wall-mounted shelf manufactured to ease the process of sweeping and mopping underneath without moving shoes. It is also cool to see floating footwear! This innovative Horizo…