Organize your Belts

Hang belts on small hooks to keep them organized and easy to access.

Why do we save old t-shirts?

Why do we let ourselves accumulate so many t-shirts? Go through your t-shirts and separate the shirts you love and wear from the ones you'll never wear. Then, donate those extra t-shirts to a local shelter.

Use Vertical Space in your Closet

Take advantage of vertical space in your closet, especially on the wall behind your closet door. Use hooks to hang purses or clothing you plan to wear again.

Create Zones in your Closet

Just as you've already done in your Kitchen, establish "zones" in your closet. A zone in your closet can be a shelf, drawer or clothing rod. Sample zones include a shelf for jeans, a drawer for pajamas or a drawer for exercise clothing.

Shoeboxs can make great drawer dividers

Place a shoebox in a dresser drawer to store small items, such as socks. The shoebox creates a boundary for the socks so they stay in one place. Multiple boxes or dividers can typically fit in a drawer.

Gain Space in your Closet

The easiest way to gain space in your closet is to eliminate duplicates and unused clothing items. If you have multiples, ask yourself these questions:

•Do I frequently wear this item?
•Is this comfortable to wear?

•Do I have too many?

•Do I need to keep more than one?

Sort your Clothing

Once you've removed all the items from a particular space, start putting similar items together. For example, separate your short sleeve shirts from your 3/4 lenght shirts from your long sleeve shirts. Sorting your clothing makes it much easier to see what you have so you can stay organized!

Reorganize your Closet and focus on one area at a time

As you reorganize your Closet, focus on one area at a time, such as one shelf, one drawer or one clothing rod. This way, you won't feel so overwhelmed. Get started by removing all the items from the chosen space.

It's Time to Switch out Seasonal Clothes

Evaluate your summer wardrobe before you pack it up for the winter. Donate any items that no longer fit or are uncomfortable to wear. 

Label your Beach Towels

Embroider or mark your beach towels with your initial or a number so you can easily identify your towel.

Create vertical space in your cabinets

Use a small free standing shelf inside a cabinet to take advantage of the vertical space above shorter products. In the photos above you can see how this user is able to fit 3 more products in the same space.

Extra Space Makes it Easier to Stay Organized

 

Leave plenty of space between each item so you can see and access each one.

Organize One Drawer at a Time

When you're getting organized, only focus on one drawer, one cabinet or one shelf at a time.  This strategy will prevent you from taking on too much and getting overwhelmed.

Time to Buy More...

When you finish a roll of paper towels, check your paper towel inventory to see if you’re running low. When you open your last roll or two, add paper towels to your shopping list to help you remember to purchase more.

Roll Beach Towels

Store beach towels where everyone can reach them and easily access them when needed.

Adjust Cabinet Shelves

Most cabinet shelves are adjustable.  Raise or lower the shelves to suit you needs.  This shelf has been lowered to accommodate smaller items.

Designate a Spot for Donations

Designate a spot in your garage, basement or closet for stuff you no longer want or need.  Gather boxes or totes and label each one accordingly: Donate, Sell, For Family. When you decide you no longer need an item, simply place it in the appropriate box. When a box is full, take it to your donation center or store it with your other garage sale boxes. When you see family or friends, look in the box to see if you’ve set anything aside for them.

Use Small Hooks for Keys

Add small hooks in between the larger hooks to store keys and other small items.  Each person can hang their keys right next to their purse, bag, or jacket.

Photo submitted by Karen Redalen in Columbia, South Carolina.

Create a Cleaning Station!

This small corner closet has been converted into a function cleaning station. To prevent overcrowding, stock it only with cleaning products that you actually use. This way all your cleaning tools will be easy to find when you need them.

Avoid overcrowding cabinets!

Leave some space between each object, item, box, or tote.  In drawers, cabinets, and on shelves it is easier to retrieve items when the shelf is no more than 75% full.  This way you can see everything inside and easily access what you need without touching or moving other items.