But fortunately, you can purchase a closet organization kit. With these kits, you get all of the components that come already cut to size. They also have holes drilled in the right places to assembly is made much easier. This actually makes it so that a lot more people can do this project since you won’t need any special tools.

Another important advantage to using a kit is that the amount of time it takes to do the whole project is considerably less than if you were to start from nothing. Perhaps the longest time you should plan for is the preparation of the closet for the installation of your closet system.

You will need to make sure everything is removed first before you should even consider putting your kit into your closet. Take out all of your belongings and then you will need to remove your current organization system which is usually a rod and shelf. You will also need to take out the brackets and then fill any holes left from the screws. This is also a great time to completely paint all your closet walls so you have a fresh new closet for your new organizer.

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Each time you go into your closet, you want it to be a good experience and not one that is full of stress. If you put a lot of junk in your closet, this is exactly what will happen. When you to go get dressed, you don’t want to be hindered by boxes or golf clubs in the corner. These things get in the way and give you less room for your clothes.

A good starting point to having a well organized closet is to simply purge your closet of everything. When you are moving your clothes out, sort through them and remove anything you haven’t worn in a year or so. You can store these items somewhere else or get rid of them. I suggest donating them to charity.

Once you have a closet organizer in place, you won’t have any room for all of these items. Organizers are meant and designed to store clothes and nothing else. By simplifying the items in your closet, you should be well on your way to having a much more organized life.

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Let’s face it, who needs the extra stress in the morning when we are trying to make it on time to work? It can be hard enough as it is getting ready for work. But you really don’t need to add to the stress level with a mess of a closet to deal with. Your mornings could go a lot more smoothly if you are fortunate enough to have a closet organizer already installed in your closet. But if you don’t, its never too late to install one yourself.

Closet organization begins with a basic closet organizer kit. Kits are designed to be easy to install and there are plenty of configurations so the perfect organizer is out there for you. Your needs are unique and so are the accessories you can get for your organizers. For instance, if you have a lot of shoes, then you can design your closet to store more shoes. This will take up more space so you will have to sacrifice somewhere else.

Once you have figured out how your closet is going to be configured, and you have installed your closet organizer, then the only thing left is to get your clothes set up so you won’t be spending more time in the future getting it all neat and tidy again.

When you have all of your clothes out of the closet, sort through them and get rid of anything you don’t need anymore. Some clothes you will keep for special occasions so its best to store them out of the way if possible. Closet organization is an ongoing process so if you keep up with it, and install an organizer, it shouldn’t be a problem that you will have to deal with later on.

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Now the only thing you should have left are the items that are attached to the walls. Since what we are looking for is a completely bare closet, these items need to be removed as well. They will just get in the way and make it impossible to install your new closet organizer. Try to be careful when you are removing the brackets that hold the shelf and rod. For most, this is simply done by removing a few screws. Your closet may have some wooden supports to hold the shelf in place. These can be removed by the same manner.

Once this is all removed, patch up any holes left by the screws. Your walls will show through in some places when you have your organizer kit installed. Once the plaster is dry, sand it smooth and add a fresh coat of paint to the entire closet.

This is the easiest time to check for anything else that may need to be repaired since there isn’t anything in your way. Check all of your trim work and repair it if necessary.

And, that’s all there is to it. Your closet should now be ready for you to install your closet organizer kit.

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But, you will still need to make your closet ready for the install. Start by taking it all out. That’s right, everything. Doesn’t this sound like a great opportunity to sort through all of your belongings and get rid of all the stuff you don’t wear anymore. Giving all of it to charity is always a good thing. Getting back to your closet, you will have to remove any of the old storage system that you had in it. This is probably only the shelf, rod and brackets. This should be a fairly easy thing to do. If there are any holes left in the walls, take the time now to patch them up, sand when they are dry and give your whole closet a fresh coat of paint.

Remember, the walls will show through in a lot of places if you’ve noticed in any photographs you’ve seen of closet organizers. It wouldn’t look right to have messy walls behind a great looking organizer. Everything should now be ready for you to have fun with the installation.

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The first thing you will need to do is to take out all of your belongings so you can more accurately access the situation. Cleaning out your closet shouldn’t be that hard and there’s a good chance that you needed to anyway. And, besides, when was the last time you completely removed everything just so you could put it all back in an organized manner?

Once you have it all out, then you can remove the organization system that is currently in place. I use the term “organization system” lightly since most closets come with a simple rod and shelf that is standard. And, this doesn’t really hold that many clothes or even help you at all with organization.

Now that everything has been removed, you may need to fix some holes and add some paint but that’s about it. The shell of your closet should look a bit roomier now that everything is out. Now is the best time to take some measurements so that you can pick out the closet organization system that will fit best.

Your new closet organizer should come with all the components and hardware that you will need. Simply follow the instructions and you will have a real organization system that will last for years to come.

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With a closet organization system installed in your closet, you can really help eliminate this problem. Now, just because you install one doesn’t mean that your closet will automatically be well organized and neat. You actually have to put in some effort to keeping your clothes organized. But, it does become easier than if you only have the single hanging rod and shelf system that is provided as standard equipment in most closets.

The typical closet organizer will have a modular shelving unit or two depending on the design and manufacturer. But most systems rely on the same basic concepts. A bank of shelves is either set up on one side or even just in the middle area of the closet. Then, a rod to hang your shirts on is placed somewhere toward the top of your closet of to one side or both sides of the shelving unit.

The big advantage of having a closet organizer kit is that the design of them uses up more of the available space in your closet. This allows you to fit more clothes into the space you already had but weren’t using.

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Having all your shoes piled up on the floor may make it easy for you when you just want to kick off your shoes, but when they are on top of each other and the weight get heavier, they can lose their shape pretty quickly. That’s why shoe trees are important. You can purchase shoe racks that are actually made with the shoe trees already built in. Just slide your shoes over the trees and your shoes will be organized as well as protected.

Some built-in units have shoe trees that are attached to a drawer so you can simply pull the drawer out to have easy access to your footwear. No more sorting through a big pile of shoes looking for the other pair that matches the one already in your hand. How frustrating is THAT?

Of course, there are other options that are less expensive. One is to buy a shoe rack that gets attached to the back of the door. This is another great way to keep your shoes out of the way and off the floor. And, one of the best benefits is that they are collapsible in case you need to remove it and use it elsewhere.

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The layout of the house didn’t allow for physically expanding the closet either. At least not very easily. I sure am glad they added the closet organizer though. What a difference from the closets I was used to. I could now hang clothes from two different rods. Shirts go on the top rod and all my pants go on the bottom one. Its actually pretty logical. Now, I don’t have to stack my pants up on a shelf. I can’t tell you how many pairs got buried that way. I can see each pair and even hang them in order of color from light to dark.

My closet also came with a built in tie rack and shoe rack. The tie rack works great for hanging up my ties and even my belts. I didn’t think a shoe rack could be so handy but it really is. My wife uses it more than I do and it really help to keep the floor of the closet from getting messy by just throwing my shoes and boots into a corner (that’s what I used to do).

The last thing that is really helpful is the stack of drawers. They look much neater than a bunch of bins or boxes and they are a lot more user-friendly.

I guess I didn’t realize how important having a closet organizer was until I moved into a house that already had one installed. Now I can’t imagine my closet without one. In fact, I have one in each of the other bedroom closets and I couldn’t be happier.

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A closet organizer kit can actually help to eliminate the need for large dressers and cabinets that you would have in your bedroom or other parts of the house. This is especially important if you happen to have a smaller sized bedroom. So, if you feel the need to go out and buy a new dresser, you may be better off looking at options for your closet. Organizers can greatly expand the storage area in any size closet.

Common organizer kits come either as wall hung units, freestanding units, or a hybrid of both. For example, the main drawer unit rests on the floor while other shelving and rod systems are wall-mounted. Even though you don’t have to, for safety reasons, freestanding units should be anchored to wall so they won’t fall forward. This should be a must if you have little kids running around the house.

Other considerations for closet organizers are whether you want a kit produced from wood, wire, or even melamine. Melamine is particleboard that has a resin laminate applied to all its surfaces. It usually comes in white but there are other color options available. A lot of people like melamine because it’s easy to maintain and its very affordable.

The most inexpensive option is a wire system. They don’t always look the best but they are easy to install for the average handyman (or DIY enthusiast). Wire closet organization systems are also very versatile and they come with a lot of components that you can pick out individually to suit your needs.

The last option is to use solid wood. It may be more expensive than wire or melamine, but the results speak for themselves. This option is best for walk-in closet and brightly lit closets where it is more important how the closet looks.

Hopefully, if you’ve done your research, you will have enough knowledge to make some solid decisions. Choosing the best organizer for your needs is not as hard as it first appears.

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