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[Demitra1]

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

[raven-blackbird]

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

[LilacTree]

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

[CelticCrafter]

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

[Demitra1]

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!

[stilltamn8r]

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

[Krimpette]

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.

[Qwackertoo]

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.

[pattypeep]

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.

[Kachina624]

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.