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September 17, 2026

Garage Makeover Guide: Flooring, Storage, and Sequencing

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.

A garage makeover works best in a set order: clear the garage out, map storage zones around the car, finish the electrical, insulation, and paint, put in the floor, and add cabinets, wall systems, and overhead storage last. Installing the floor before the storage avoids coating around cabinet bases. In California and Las Vegas, where basements are rare, the garage is usually the home's main storage space, so plan it like one.

July 19, 2024

Your Guide to Wine Rack Systems: Types and Installation Tips

Compare freestanding, wall-mounted and built-in wine rack systems, choose wood, metal, acrylic or glass, and follow installation tips that protect each bottle.

Wine rack systems come in three main types. Freestanding racks offer flexibility, wall-mounted racks save floor space and built-in racks give a seamless custom look. Store bottles horizontally to keep corks moist. Place racks in a cool, dark spot away from sunlight, and secure wall racks to studs or proper anchors.

August 18, 2023

Small Laundry Room, Big Improvements

Small laundry room ideas with big impact. Hide machines behind a barn or pocket door, mount a shelf over the appliances and use walls and hooks for supplies.

Small laundry rooms improve quickly with a few changes. Add a barn or pocket door to hide the washer and dryer. Mount a shelf over the appliances for supplies, folding or stain treating. Use floating shelves and hooks on the walls, and hang rags, dryer balls and spare soap on the back of the door.

August 4, 2023

Mudroom Makeover Tips From the Pros

Mudroom makeover tips from the pros: add a family message board, separate racks for indoor and outdoor shoes, and closed cabinets to hide bulky gear.

A great mudroom makeover keeps dirt out and family gear in one place. Add a calendar or whiteboard so everyone sees schedules on the way out. Install shoe racks, ideally one for outdoor shoes and one for indoor slippers. Use drawers and cabinets with doors to hide bulky cold-weather gear and boots.

September 3, 2021

How to Store Every Pair of Pants

How to store every pair of pants: fold jeans and sweats, hang dress pants over the bar, stack shorts in drawers and roll leggings. From Closet World.

Fold jeans, sweats and athletic pants and stack them on shelves or in drawers; knits hold their shape better folded. Hang dress pants to avoid creases, draping wool, silk or linen over the hanger bar. Fold shorts into drawers and roll leggings from ankle to waistband.

July 19, 2021

Get Ready for Summer Hobbies With These Garage Organization Tips

Get your garage ready for summer: clear out junk, get gear off the floor with wall shelving and ceiling storage, and zone hobby supplies. From Closet World.

To organize a garage for summer, first clear out broken or unneeded items and move indoor things back inside. Get gear off the floor with wall shelving and ceiling storage for bikes, ladders, sleds and surfboards. Install it so it does not interfere with the garage door. Then create a zone for each hobby, like a gardening workbench with drawers.

December 9, 2019

Bid Goodbye to Winter Clothing Storage Woes

Store winter clothing without the clutter: an entryway drop zone with bench and hooks, a yearly purge of unworn coats, and one accessory bin per family member.

Bulky winter wear is easier to manage with three habits. Create an entryway zone with a bench, coat rack, wall hooks and boot trays. Donate sweaters and jackets you have not worn in a couple of years. Then give each family member a bin for hats, scarves, gloves and mittens.

November 24, 2019

Closet System Solutions for Large Families

Closet ideas for large families: edit what you keep, add a hallway shoe bench, use cubbies kids can see into and sort laundry with tilt-out hampers.

In a big family, every item needs a place. Start by donating what is not essential, keeping only a few sentimental pieces. Add a hallway shoe bench or cabinet and cubbies for smaller shoes. Use cubbies for young children's clothes so they can see everything. Tilt-out hampers sort laundry into loads.

September 9, 2019

Beautify Your Bedroom Closet With These Tips

Beautify your bedroom closet: upgrade cabinetry and islands, layer ambient and LED task lighting at 3000 to 3500K and switch to matching wooden hangers.

Beautify a bedroom closet in three moves. Upgrade the cabinetry with built-in shelves, drawers and an island in a style you love. Layer soft overhead light with LED task lighting, aiming for 3000 to 3500K and avoiding yellow tones. Then swap mismatched plastic and wire hangers for solid wooden ones.

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