Hints from Heloise

Dear readers: Closets never seem big enough to hold everything we want to put in them. Of course, culling through stuff is always a way to create more room, and so is better organization. To help, you can create extra storage space with these five ideas:

“Take advantage of storage boxes and color-coded hangers. Use the space in the tops of closets by installing additional shelves or hanging racks.

“Place hooks or over-the-door hangers on the door and use multilayered storage gadgets to hang pants, suits and ties.

“Get plastic crates and storage bins from container or department stores. Plastic milk crates can be stacked on their sides to hold sweaters, shoes or handbags, and then stacked on top of each other.

“Put old bookcases in closets for ready-made shelving.

“Store out-of-season or infrequently used items in seldom-used suitcases. – Heloise