How To: Hang Shelves

Sturdily mounted shelves can let us display a few of our favorite things or simply help us keep our junk off the floor. Whatever their intended use, shelves are a practical addition to any room, and installing them is a simple do-it-yourself project. Just see for yourself!

10 Laundry Room Storage Ideas That’ll Knock Your Socks Off

In the quest to stay organized, storage is king. Especially in the laundry room. Though organization and laundry rooms are a somewhat utilitarian and practical matter, there’s no reason your storage solutions can’t also enhance your decor. Simple wall-mounted shelves, cabinet units for baskets and bins, and laundry-specific accessories like fold-away ironing boards can make your washing and drying chores so much easier. Whether you choose to buy a furniture storage system, or build your own DIY solution, you will not regret taking the time to think through your storage needs and outfitting your laundry area. Take a look at some of the best laundry room storage ideas we’ve found on the web.

8 Smart Shoe Racks You Can Make Today

Shoes are a bit like weeds—they tend to get out of control before you know it. But fortunately, shoes are a lot easier to tame. And as the saying goes (sort of), shoes make the man. Or the woman. So, now that we’ve justified the need to hang on to all of our shoes, how do we keep them organized? While there are plenty of prefab shoe racks on the market, making one of your own seems more—well, footloose and fancy-free. Here are 8 simple DIY ideas that will help keep your shoe collection in perfect order.

12 Ways You May Be Wasting Closet Space

Square footage isn’t the only measure of a good closet—it’s how you use what space you’re given. No storage area is too small or too big to reconfigure in a way that maximizes every inch. Take a look at these pointers to root out bad storage habits that could be eating into your usable closet space, then consider planning your own organizational overhaul.