One day this week I looked in my coat closet and realized it had become a mess. Knowing layering season is closing in on us East Coast-ers, I got to work organizing. Now my closet has a place for coats, warm accessories, and all the other things from shoes to brooms. More

Yeah, we went there. Consider this the first salvo of the holiday season, for we are here to talk about organizing gift wrapping supplies. Of course, there are many occasions that could arise between now and the end of the year which would necessitate wrapping a gift, so if it makes it any easier to swallow, let's pretend we are posting this to make packaging your Aunt Tilly's birthday gift a little bit easier. But the reality is the sales and shopping will begin more sooner than later, and this project puts all of your wrapping needs at your fingertips. More

I am the first to admit that I have too many shoes. Well, maybe not too many — is that even possible? The trick to keeping any shoe collection in order, no matter the size, is organization. Luckily the market is full of shoe storage options. Check out 10 of the best racks, cabinets and stands for keeping your shoes, boots and sandals neat and tidy. More

You've moved into your new home and as you stare at that tower of boxes you need to unpack you start to wonder how you're going to fit it all into your closets. Whether it's a bedroom closet, storage space or even creating free standing storage, these five stores will help you tame your collections. More

Chances are, when you move into a dorm, it's your first time on your own. It can be really exhilarating to shop for homewares and contemplate making your dorm your own, but it can also be overwhelming to a first-timer to know precisely what you'll need. Tack onto that the fact that you're limited to standard-issue furniture, cinder block walls, and a Twin XL, and it can start to feel impossible to make a dorm feel like home. So we've compiled ten essentials that will help you feel prepared and comfortable in your new digs. More

There's no reason to let limited closet space cramp your style. With a garment rack you can turn your wardrobe into a display and free up precious closet space for more important things … like shoes. Check out this roundup of garment racks — 7 to buy and 3 to DIY — and bring your style out of the closet. More

Today's One Minute Tip comes from Fay Wolf, with three simple ways to rethink vertical space. More

Earlier this week, we shared tips on how to create an organized exposed closet. For those who need the tools and not just the inspiration, here's a roundup of hangers, boxes, and bins that should wrangle any wardrobe into shape. More

IKEA hackers have come up with ingenious ways to transform and redesign the Swedish mega-store's products. But for those of us without the time, energy, skills or resourcefulness needed for an involved DIY project there are a few other ways to customize your favorite IKEA pieces. More

When I moved into my flat there wasn't a single closet. Needless to say, I needed a solution fast, and renting didn't allow me the luxury of a permanent closet solution. I turned to IKEA and purchased one of their wardrobes, but the insides needed some outfitting for even more organization. Check out a list of closet necessities after the jump... More