If your closets and cabinet space is running over, help is on the way.These tips will help you get it all under control.
Use over-door pantry racks, which can be hung over the back of any shelf door without any screws or hardware.
Install hooks or utility racks, which can be selected according to objects to be stored, such as long handled tools, vacuum hoses, mops, brooms, ironing boards and dusters.
Use multi-tiered can dispensers for canned goods, bottles, medical supplies, and other small containers that clutter up shelves.
Inter-space deep shelves with shelf dividers. These come in a variety of sizes and are usually made of rubberized wire. They hold items such as, blankets, plates, canned goods and small boxes.
Install compact shoe shelves, which can extend along the floor, fit vertically in narrow spaces, or hang from the clothes pole.
Double your closets hanging space by adding an extra rod. Two sets of short items, like suits, jackets, or skirts, can be hung above and below.
Buy closet cubes, which come in various sizes, and width and are stackable.
Consider the various wardrobe organizers you can buy through catalogs. They hang on closet rods and provide specialized space for all kinds of clothes, including jackets, skirts, belts, scarves, shoes, shirts, ties, and undergarments, as well as blankets, sheets, towels, and other bulky items.
Use sports racks to store athletic gear that takes up a lot of space. Check sporting good stores for racks designed to hold skis, bicycles, tennis rackets, skates, balls of all sizes, base ball mitts, and many other items.
If you are really pressed for closet space move some of the bulkier contents into roll out boxes on wheels, which are wide but shallow enough to slide under your bed. Alternate summer and winter wardrobes in that fashion. Always use moth balls or cedar chips for protection.
Thanks for giving me ideas on how to sort out my things in my new apartment.
#3 by Amos, Nov 5, 2007
If my wife sees this I know what I will be doing. Keep the good ideas coming. I enjoy looking to see what you have new.
#4 by Judy Sheldon, Nov 5, 2007
Good ideas. Thank you.
#5 by Wallace, Nov 8, 2007
I am remodeling and some of your suggestions will be in my new kitchen. Thank you Ruby.
#6 by Darlene McFarlane, Nov 9, 2007
I have plenty of space but not much storage space. You have given me some great ideas. I am going to try a couple.
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#7 by Ruby Hawk, Nov 24, 2007
Thanks to everyone as usual, and Darlene I did put my email on one of your pages although you might not find it if you are like me. I try to look back at mine but I know I don't get them all.
#8 by Suzanne, Nov 26, 2007
Good info here. I can use it all.
#9 by Marilyn, Dec 7, 2007
These are very good tips. I can certainly use most of them.
#10 by Hannah, Jan 7, 2008
good tips, I can use some of them.
#11 by Mavis, Jan 10, 2008
Thanks for this good advise. My closets are small, and I have to take full advantage of every inch.
#12 by trit1, Apr 15, 2008
Good advise for those with little space.
#13 by Trish, Aug 1, 2008
wonderful ideas here for small spaces. thanks for publishing this useful information.
