1. Tackle that junk drawer. This Everything organizer features two stacking levels (one shown) and 23 compartments.
To Buy: $7, www.containerstore.com.

2. Repurpose colorful ribbons from gifts. Tie them around sheet sets so individual pieces don’t stray. That way, you’ll never have to waste time hunting for matching pillowcases again.

3. The Twisthanger hooks to your closet rod and features six clips to keep belts, scarves, and other accessories tidy.
To Buy: $10.50, www.umbra.com.

4. Turn a wooden plate rack into a sewing organizer by sliding yarn onto the pegs.

5. Repurpose shoe boxes and bank-check boxes (both lids and bottoms) as drawer dividers.

6. Put instruction manuals in a three-ring binder and you’ll never rifle through drawers again.*

7. Hang a three-tiered wire kitchen basket from the ceiling of a closet for extra storage in empty corners. It’s a great spot for socks.

* These tips, products, and ideas were taken from the Real Simple organizational Hall of Fame. Tried, true, and worth repeating.