Jul 06 2009
Cheap Closet Organizer Ideas
How big of a hassle is it every time you go to look for something and just can’t seem to locate anything? Does it seem like you are perpetually unorganized, and your closets need a makeover? But you can’t justify a closet makeover when your bedroom and bathrooms are still waiting for their 10 year renovation? Well I’m here to help, with a whole list of cheap closet organizer tips and ideas.
You might be surprised at how many really simple and cost effective ways there are to organize your closets and get your clutter under control. My favorite starting point with any closet that I’m trying to organize is to find oversize Tupperware (Rubbermaid) bins, preferably transparent bins, and use them to organize and stack things that aren’t used very often. Storage bins like this are easy to find on sale if you keep your eye open.
The cheap closet storage system mentioned in the last paragraph can be made even cheaper. Instead of purchasing your materials you can use recycled materials. Look around your house, basement or neighborhood for things you might be able to use. People often make shelves using blocks, bricks and pieces of wood. Wash whatever you want to use thoroughly. You might want to sand the wood a bit. Visit your local grocery store to get some boxes. Any type of box will do but the sturdier the better. Make note of the contents and tape the list to the end of the box using wide strips of packing tape.
Another way to help organize your closet without breaking the bank is to install rows of hooks at eye level around the closet. You would be surprised at how many things actually come will a little loop that allows them to be hung up. You can also hang cloth grocery bags that can be used to store items such as mitts and scarves.
Another cost free way to arrange closet storage is to examine the actual stuff that is stored in the closet. For the best organization closets’ should be homogenized. That means the stuff should more or less the same and accessed at the same rate. A coat that is used every day should not be stored with a tennis racket that is never used or Christmas decorations that are pulled out once per year. If you don’t use something throw it out. If you use it once or twice per year, store it in a closet with other items used with the same frequency.
With all the shows about life organizing and closet makeovers, it’s easy to think that you need to go out and buy extensive and expensive organizers and organizing gadgets. This is not really necessary, and you can end up saving a lot of money by just thinking about innovative ways to create cheap closet organizers.