CLOSET ORGANIZERS

Go from messy to organized with our closet organizer tips and sources


The typical household, be it single family or apartment, is home to many different closets. Clothes closets, linen closets, broom closets, coat closets; some or all of these are bound to be in your home. If you're like most of us, some or all of these closets are, quite frankly, a MESS! The typical closet is just not conducive to order, and being in a hurry, we often just throw things into the closet with no thought to order or organization. That is, until we need something and can't find it. Then we begin to think about closet organization. If you are finally ready to organize your home closets, we are here to help. We offer organizing tips as well as sources for closet storage and organization. Continue reading, and get ready to put your closets in order so you no longer have to search for your belongings.

Where To Begin

Closets are the first place to begin when starting a home organization project. But before you begin tearing things out of your closets, think about what belongs there and what doesn't. Your organizational system should be based on what you have to store. When organizing a closet, consider how frequently you use items as you find their new home. Things that are used a minimum of once a week should be stored within easy reach. And of course, before you add that new organizing shelf system, you're going to need to empty your closet. This is a good time to go through the contents of the closet and discard anything that you don't use. One recommended system is to have at least 3 boxes as you go through your closet. One box is for things you're keeping, one for things you are giving away, and the third for things you aren't sure of. Don't keep the "give-away" box around for long or you may be taking things out of it that you really don't need. The "not sure of" box can be closed up and put somewhere for a few months. At the end of this time, if you haven't gotten into it for anything, chances are you can also dispose of the contents of this box, too.

Where To Look For Your Organizing Products

  • Lowe's online site has a lot of tips for organizing your closets, and will show you the organizing tools they sell in their stores. You can order online if you're not near a Lowe's, or visit personally to pick up what you need.
  • ClosetOrganizerSource.com is one of the top retailers of organizing products in the world. You'll find a large selection here, and at very reasonable prices.
  • CreativeSpaces.com is home to most anything in the way of storage items for your home.
  • EasyClosets.com allows you to design and order your closets online. They will ship free, often on the next business day.

More Organization and Storage Ideas

When undertaking an organizing project, take it one room at a time, and do it in small sessions--15 to 30 minutes at a time. You'll avoid burn-out, and be more likely to finish this project.

While you're organizing, take an inventory of your belongings. Make a list of the item, description, and value. Put it in a safe place, and one more organizational chore is done.

For children's closets, use a double rod system, and move the dresser into the closet. This frees up floor space in the bedroom.

If you have a baby, you can use an over the door shoe organizer and organize his clothes for a week. Each outfit, including socks, is complete in each of the little slots for you to put on the little guy.

For linen closets, store bed linens together according to size. No more guessing what size a blanket is.

The space above the top shelf of a clothes closet is often wasted space. Consider adding another shelf above it. And keep a folding stepstool in each closet so you can easily reach items on the top shelf.

In the laundry room, keep a plastic shoebox for those small things that always end up in the laundry--money, lipstick, buttons, etc.

The Last Word

You'll find most any type of storage item from major closet organizers down to shoe boxes or tie racks. Knowing how you want to organize your belongings will help you decide on the storage items you'll need to buy. Once your closets are organized, you'll find it easier to keep them that way, and you won't have to look so hard for your belongings.

Happy Organizing!

Resource Index

Audio-Video-and-Cameras:
Plasma TV, LCD TV, MP3 Players, TIVO, Satellite TV, Dgitial Cameras, Digital Camcorders, Bose iPod Speakers, Multimedia Projectors, GPS, Blu-ray Disc

Computer and Accessories:
Choosing a Laptop Computer, Computer Memory Upgrade, Copying a Hard Drive, Dual Monitors, Networking Computers, Microsoft Office, PDA's, Cheap Ink/Toner, Color Laser Printers, Multifunction Printers, Scanners, USB Flash Drives, Wireless Printers, Dell computers, Wireless Routers, Wireless G Routers, Wireless N Routers, Laptop Carrying Cases

Computer and Video Games:
Age of Empires III, Battlefield 2

Entertainment:
Online Gambling, Poker, Routlette, Blackjack, Craps and other Online Games, Online Casinos, Movies, Online DVD Rentals, Home Theater Systems , Home Theater Components, HDTV, HDTV Buying Tips, HD Radio, Portable DVD Players, Magazine Subscriptions

Fun-Hobbies:
Tropical Fish, Aquariums, Scrapbooking, Rubber Stamping, Geneology, Geocaching, Soap Making, Candle Making

Legal:
Criminal Defense Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, Lemon Law Protection, Structured Settlements, Investment Fraud, Bankruptcy Attorneys, Personal Injury Attorneys, Family Law

CellPhones-and-Communication
Cell Phones, Cell Phone Carriers, Prepaid Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Ringtones, Headsets, VOIP, Cheap Long Distance, iPhone, Blackberry, Bluetooth Technology, SmartPhones

Jobs-Schooling
Online College Degrees, Business Degrees, Home Schooling, Drivers Education, Job Resumes, Online Job Search
Internet:
Cybercrime Prosecution, IE Security, Affordable Web Hosting, Web Hosting, Domain Name Registration, Search Engines, Web Site Design, Internet Mailing Lists, Blogging, Internet Serive Providers, Free Email, Clip Art

Finance and Insurance:
Auto Insurance, Car Insurance Quotes, RV Insurance, General Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Basic Guide to Consolidating Student Loans, Cash Advance Loans, Federal Student Loan Consolidation, Debt Consolidation, Debt Management, Credit Card Debt Consolidation, Free Credit Reports, Home Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, Mortgage Refinancing, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Companies, Second Mortgages, Mortgage Brokers, Health Insurance, Insurance Quotes, Term life Insurance, Mortgage note buyer, Renter's Insurance, Household Budgeting

Home:
Home improvement, Outdoor Lighting, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Countertops, Espresso Makers, Food Processors, Coffee Makers, Coffee Grinders, Slow Cookers, Popcorn makers, Blenders, Cutting Boards, Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers & Dryers, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen & Bathroom Faucets, Bathtubs, House Windows, Closet Organizers, Window Treatments, Hardwood Floors, Carpeting, Home Security, Water Heaters, Water Filters, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Bamboo Flooring, Portable Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Siding, House Cleaning Services, Home Organization, Vacuum Cleaners, Cannister Vacuum Cleaners, Handcheld Vacuum Cleaners, Upright Vacuum Cleaners, Stick Vacuum Cleaners, Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaners, Furnaces, Fireplace Inserts, Electric Space Heaters, Pellet Stoves, Wood Stoves, Heat Pumps, Buying a used car



Business-Office-Supplies:
Discount Office Supplies, Home Office, Office Furniture, Copiers, Home Business, Business Cards, Business Brochures, Mailing List Companies, Affiliates, Franchises, Business Telephone Systems, Employment Agencies, Call Centers, Fax Machines
Health and Wellness:
Fioricet for Migraine Relief, Online Pharmacies, Phentermine for dieting, Tramadol for Chronic Pain Relief, Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma Lawyers, Acne Treatment, Contact Lenses, Drug Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, Hair Loss, Hair Loss Products, Human Growth Hormones , Diet Pills, Treadmills, Fragrances, Reducing Cholesterol, Diabetes, Obesity, Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Acid reflux, Cialis, Understanding Depression, Unraveling Diet Plans, Erectile dysfunction, Lipitor, Sleep Loss, Viagra, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Living With Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder

Gifts:
Gift Ideas, Corporate Gifts, Gift Cards, Wristwatches, Replica Watches, Sunglasses, Wholesale Jewelry, Jewelry Boxes, Wedding Gifts, Food Gifts, Books, Music, Flowers, Gift Baskets, Candles & Candleholders, Chocolate & Candy

Sports:
Health Clubs, Home Gyms, Treadmills, Golf, Golf Vacations, Golf Schools, Golf Clubs, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Basketball

Travel:
Railroad Train Travel, Greyhound Bus Travel, Moving Guide, Rental Cars, Luxury Cruises, Maui Vacation, Spain Travel, Panama Cruise, Mexico Travel, Europe Travel, Disneyland Vacation, Disney World Vacation, Airline Tickets, Las Vegas Vacations, Las Vegas Sights, Las Vegas Entertainment, Las Vegas Dining, Lake Tahoe, Reno Vacations, Grand Canyon Vacation, Alaska Vacation, San Juan Island Vacation, Seattle Vacation, San Francisco Vacation, San Diego Vacation, SeaWorld Vacation, Yellowstone Park Vacation, Los Angeles Vacation, Bed & Breakfasts, Las Cruces New Mexico Vacation, Texas Hill Country Vacation, Columbia River Gorge Vacation, Albuquerque Vacation, New Mexico Vacation, Utah Vacation, Denver Vacation, Carlsbad Caverns, Branson, Missouri, Arizona Vacations, Jackson Wyoming, Skiing Wyoming, Skiing Oregon, Skiing Utah, Skiing Colorado, Skiing California, Skiing Washington State, Skiing Idaho

Yard-and-Garden:
Lawn Care, Patio Furniture, Hot Tubs & Spas, Gazebos, Fences, Decks, Barbeque Grills, Greenhouses, Patios, Sprinkler Systems, Landscape Design, Backyard Ponds, Bird Baths, Hedge Trimmers, String Trimmers, Wheelbarrows and Gardencarts, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Care Tools, Lawn Edgers, Leaf Blowers, Now Blowers, Rakes