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Do you have experience with closet organizers?

Demitra1 — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 16:45:54 GMT

I have TWO side-by-side double (bi-fold doors) closets in the downstairs bedroom. The whole area is crammed with clothes, which I am in the process of going through. There is one very long rod and that is all. I am thinking a closet organizer system would be great to install. I have looked on-line at Lowes and Home Depot. Looks like there are tons of choices. If you have an organizer system, please tell me about it. Unfortunately my DH is NOT handy, which is a concern. Maybe we could figure out how to install one, I don't know. TIA. Demitra

Re: Do you have experience with closet organizers?

raven-blackbird — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 16:57:12 GMT

If you buy the wire organizers you don't have to be handy, a drill and a few bits will get the job done........BUT FIRST........you need to sit down an plan it out........the best way to organize a closet is to start out with an organized brain and approach........decide what you plan to store in there, then look at the quantity of what you plan to store.........long section for dresses, double section for pants/shirts........shelves for sweaters........shoe rack at bottom.......and maybe some pull outs for other items............just depends on what you're actually storing there..................................raven

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LilacTree — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 16:58:10 GMT

I used to keep my closets very organized. No more. Right now I need some ""human"" closet organizers.

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 17:06:51 GMT

I have the one Raven described minus the shoe rack and it's worked well for us.

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Demitra1 — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:12:31 GMT

Ford, I would like some humans to finish mine off, as well. I AM getting rid of some things, but since I have a full wardrobe in THREE sizes, it takes a lot of room. I know, I'm pitiful!

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stilltamn8r — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:14:29 GMT

When drilling, make sure you find a stud, don't just put scre@@ into drywall, it will never hold...

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Krimpette — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:35:32 GMT

Do you have a Container Store near you? Their ELFA closet systems are wonderful….and very easy to install. They'll even help you design how you ultimately want your closet laid out.

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Qwackertoo — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:47:34 GMT

Costco . com has a 30% deal for custom closet designs going right now . . . and there is also a somewhat reasonable cedar version ready made available. IF you are a member or have access.

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pattypeep — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 03:00:20 GMT

I purchased two systems, but darn I cannot remember which kind. I installed one in my dh's closet and one in my closet ~ by myself. My dh is not handy at all. The kind I installed had the rails that you put on the walls vertically and then attach the shelves, etc. I really like that they are versatile and you can set them up however it works best for your needs. I had no problem doing these by myself. In fact I prefer working alone on these types of projects.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 04:42:34 GMT

On 7/8/2014 stilltamn8r said: When drilling, make sure you find a stud, don't just put scre@@ into drywall, it will never hold...

It will if you use the correct dry wall anchors. The trouble with long poles in closets is that if they're the least big overloaded, they'll collapse. Those cascading hooks for hangers are soooo handy and add so much weight. I couldn't tell you how many closets I've had collapse into a huge mess.

Re: Do you have experience with closet organizers?

pattypeep — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:38:02 GMT

On 7/8/2014 kachina624 said:
On 7/8/2014 stilltamn8r said: When drilling, make sure you find a stud, don't just put scre@@ into drywall, it will never hold...
It will if you use the correct dry wall anchors. The trouble with long poles in closets is that if they're the least big overloaded, they'll collapse. Those cascading hooks for hangers are soooo handy and add so much weight. I couldn't tell you how many closets I've had collapse into a huge mess.

My units came with the dry wall anchors and have held tons of weight. You just need a drill with the right size bit and they work like a charm.

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terrier3 — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:44:34 GMT

My cousin turned a bedroom into a walk in closet.

She bought a system on-line. It was similar to California Closets, with shelving and drawers. She decided she could install it herself.

After a few frustrating weekends, she hired her handyman to do it and it was worth every penny, she said!

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kivah — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 03:47:27 GMT

I have a large walk-in closet and 13 yrs ago, I had Calif. Closets install a custom organizer, ie, racks for clothes, shelves above the racks, and a tall cabinet with shelves for shoes (from the floor almost up to the ceiling) with a heavy-duty acrylic door (to keep dust out). The racks/shelves are on 3 sides of my closet. I also had them install shelves the full length of one wall in my garage for storage --- and large double cabinets (floor to almost ceiling) on the opposite wall of my garage. It was a bit expensive --- but so worth it. I love organization.