Organization

Twelve entryway storage ideas for California homes, from benches and hooks to custom entryway closets built for bikes, boards, beach gear and sandy shoes.

Women are nearly twice as likely as men to spend part of the day putting things away, federal time-use data shows. Here's who handles the daily upkeep, and how organizers cut that time down.

A room-by-room earthquake checklist: anchor tall furniture to studs, keep heavy items low and clear the top closet shelf. Mostly free or low-cost steps.

Closetmaxxing means squeezing more out of the closet you have: drawer dividers, shoe walls, double rods. See where DIY ends and custom design takes over.

Which closet accessories earn their space? Pull-down rods, valet rods, pant racks, drawer inserts, shoe storage, hampers, and islands, compared by size.

Vertical closet storage by the numbers: how much a second rod adds, double-hang vs. single-hang heights, and how high a shelf you can actually reach.

Plan a garage makeover that works: a zone layout with real dimensions, epoxy vs. polyaspartic vs. tile flooring, the right order of work, and cooling tips.

Garage storage cabinets for a hot Western garage: materials compared for heat and load, standard sizes, what to keep out, and anchoring tall cabinets.

Home office organization built around how you work: built-in cabinets, the cable and printer fix, and small-office layouts. Free in-home design consultation.