99 Low-Cost Organizing Ideas

19 Closet & Drawer Organizing Tricks

Smart ways to manage the real mess: junk drawers and linen closets

19 Closet & Drawer Organizing Tricks
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8. See which shoes you want in an instant — and retrieve them by pulling down the handy window — with these stackable Tweed Drop-Front shoe boxes (shown).*
To Buy: $17 each, www.containerstore.com.

9. Shrink-wrap sweaters in a Space Bag for off-season storage. You’ll save space while protecting clothes from moths.*
To Buy: $9 to $20 each, www.spacebag.com.

10. Hang fabric-covered collapsing shelves from a closet rod to arrange your children’s outfits for each day of the week.

11. Attach delicate silver nails to a closet wall and drape necklaces from them — pretty and practical.

12. Joy Mangano Cascading Hooks slide over hangers, allowing you to hang multiple garments (and put together entire outfits) with ease.
To Buy: $22 for 40, www.hsn.com.

13. Avoid a chaotic jumble of wire, wood, and plastic hangers by choosing just one type and brand of hanger for the closet.*


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