Closet Organizers Make Life A Little Easier

By Craig Thornburrow

If you feel like the clutter in your home is out of control, and your closets get messier by the day, closet organizers can help you create storage space in your home you didn't even know you had. These days most of us are far too busy to give much thought to the state of our closets. After working all day, running errands and tending to the kids, who has the time or the energy to try to make sense out of a messy closet? But there is an easier way...

If your closet clutter is taking on a life of its own, it's time for you to take back control and get organized. Fortunately, this is much easier to do than most people realize, just by using one of the many great closet organizers available at department and do-it-yourself stores. Most closet organizer systems are simple to install and will immediately create extra storage space in any size closet. There are lots of different types to choose from depending on your needs, and the size of your closet, and prices began at around $50, making them an economical solution for messy closets everywhere.

But before you run out and buy a new closet organizer system there are a few things to be aware of. First, it is important to have a plan. Trying to install a closet organizer on top of the clutter you already have will just make matters worse, so you're going to need to go through your closet and organize its contents somewhat. Don't worry though; this is not as difficult as it sounds.

The most important thing to remember is to throw out -- or give away to charity -- any items that you do not currently use. Most of us tend to be pack rats, collecting a wide variety of clothing, shoes and other items over the years that we never use. The fear is, if we get rid of these things, we may one day need them again. But the truth is, if you haven't worn or used an item in the past year, research shows that you have only a one in 100 chance of ever using it again!

So by all means, give away anything you are not "currently" using that is just occupying space in your closet.

The next step is to measure the inside dimensions of your closet with a tape rule. This is easy to do and it will ensure that the closet organizer system you purchase will fit correctly. After measuring the dimensions, be sure to write them down and take them with you when shopping.
Once you begin shopping for organizers, you will discover that there are many different types, from bins and shelves, to hooks and pull-out drawers. All of these different types of organizers are useful, so the decision of which type to use will be down to your knowledge of the items in your closet, and of course, your own personal preference.

You may even elect to shop for a closet organizer online. As well as saving you a lot of time, you can also find cheaper deals and perform side-by-side comparisons when shopping online.
Several web sites will also allow you to input the dimensions of your closet and receive recommendations for specific products that will fit perfectly. This is an ideal way to purchase closet organizers, and take back control over closet clutter.

Craig Thornburrow is an acknowledged expert in his field. You can get more free advice on a closet organizer and a closet organizer kit at http://www.closetorganizerideas.com