Closet Organizers and Wardrobes

1. Measure before you buy! Closets and garages come in all shapes and sizes, so know the space before you pick the storage solution. Measuring the interior walls and the doorway will give you an idea of what the space really needs.

2. If you're looking to clean up just a portion of your closet or garage, closet system components are a great place to look for bins, shelves, and rail kits. If you're going for a complete organizational overhaul, be prepared to go a bit further with a full organizers system.

3. What are you storing? If shirts, coats, shoes, and other common clothing items are what you'll be organizing, then a clothes rack is what you'll want for your reach-in or walk-in closet. These are also great for small parts of garages, since clothes rack feature multiple, sturdy shelves. But you're going heavy-duty - head to our garage organization store for everything you need.

4. Prep your space. Most systems require assembly, and that means you might need tools like a drill, hammer, or level. Read the fine print so you know how much work goes into your organizer setup.

5. A great way to organize is according to frequency. How often do you use a particular item or wear a specific article of clothing? The more frequent an item is, the more accessible it should be - don't put anything you need in a place that's out of sight or - worse - out of reach.

6. If you don't think you have enough space for all your clothes, consider storage bags. These easy-to-use vacuum-sealed bags are proven to triple the storage capacity of your closet. They're also reusable and 100% waterproof, making them a pretty solid investment and ideal for bulky our-of-season items.

7. Don't be afraid to get creative. It's okay to use double-hanging sections and every inch of wall space or even the back of the closet door to store things like shoe and tie racks. There are a variety of over the door storage devices to choose from that are a breeze to install.

8. Smaller items like jewelry, crafts, extra buttons, and work supplies need not be lost in the expanse of a closet or garage! An accessory organizer is a perfect solution. It's a tray designed with numerous, smaller compartments and can be fitted onto a rail so it slides away to save space.

9. Empty space is wasted space. Fill open areas with storage containers or better yet, decorate with a pot of flowers or any other accent piece. Just don't hoard!

10. Try it on before you hang it up. Not every article of clothing should make it into the new closet. Now is the time to try on your older clothes. If they don't fit - donate them. Be selective; there's no point in keeping shoes and clothes that you'll never wear.