1. Basket Case
2. Double Your Hanger Power
Yes, you know that your daily soda habit is bad for your health, but at least the cans can help improve your closet. Want to double your hanging space? You’ll accomplish that in seconds with this great hack from Idea Bottle. Just twist off the little metal tab that’s used to open the soda can – remember to use it to open your can first, then you can enjoy the refreshing beverage while you whip your closet into shape -- and presto! You have a hanger-doubling device. Just slip one of the tab’s holes over your metal hanger’s loop, and then hang a second metal hanger through the other hole. Now you can hang two garments in the space of one. What a great way to keep outfits matched.
3. Peg It
Ah, peg board, so utilitarian and practical. Head to your local Home Depot or similar home improvement center and purchase a large piece of pegboard – measure the space where you plan on installing it so you don’t go too small or too large. If you’d like, add a can of spray paint to tint the pegboard a more appealing color. Don’t forget a selection of hanging hooks as well. Now all you have to do is screw the pegboard to your closet wall or the inside of the closet door, and hang your accessories, jewelry, shoes and handbags up and out of the way. Check out Evolution of Style for the full scoop.
4. Solution for Caps or Scarves
Is your collection of caps or scarves out of control? Send an old hanger and a few plastic shower curtain rings to the rescue with this idea from The Orderly Home. You’ll want the type of shower curtain rings that easily twist open – pick your favorite color. Simply twist several rings over the hanger – for fun, use a plastic hanger the same color as the rings – and now you have a handy cap holder. To use, just slip the cap’s strap through the curtain rings. It’s also a great way to store scarves, brassieres, small handbags, flip flops or just about any other clothing or accessory item that is easy to hang.
5. Goodbye Dead Space
Is your reach-in closet more of a no-go zone? Many closets have considerable dead space on both sides of the door. If you have even minimal DIY skills and a power drill, you can eliminate that dead space and greatly increase your storage capacity by removing the full-length closet rod and replacing it with double rods on the closet’s sides, along with a shorter rod across the closet’s back. Get the full instructions at 320 Sycamore.
