A Step-by-Step Guide to a Perfect Closet

When preparing for the perfect closet, the goal is to come up with a system that will allow you to maintain it with minimal effort, while maximizing your space, time, and wardrobe. And remember that the closet works in conjunction with other storage spaces as well — you'll want to also cull through clothing in your dresser(s) during this process, as well as any other clothing stored under the bed or elsewhere in your home.

1. Do the laundry. This might sound like a strange place to start, but make sure that any dirty clothing is laundered before you begin the process so you can see everything you have.

2. Once all your clothing is rounded up, start sorting. Pull out everything from the closet and dressers, finding logical categories. Read more.

3. Once everything is sorted into categories, now is the time to pare down. Once you have everything sorted, you may discover that you own multiples of the same item. Read more.

4. Now, figure out where everything is going to "live" and assign a "home." Consider the storage spaces in your bedroom... Read more.

5. Reconfigure your closet if necessary. If the closet only has one rod across the top, you may want to consider redesigning your closet for maximum space efficiency. Read more.

6. Find storage containers that are sturdy and sized appropriately. Read more.

7. Return clothing to the closet. Organize your clothing to work with your lifestyle. Section garments by type, then by color, so you can always easily see what you have. Read more.

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- Clean or replace your furnace filters.

- Test your air conditioning system.

- Check caulking around all doors and windows.

- Wash/clean all windows and replace torn or damaged screens.

- Test smoke and fire alarms, replacing batteries and cleaning dust from the covers.
- You can use binoculars to check for possible damage to the roof.

- Clean gutters and downspouts.

- Cut back tree limbs and shrubs growing within five feet of the house.

- Check for and repair cracks in driveway/sidewalk.

- Pressure-wash your house and deck/patio and bring outdoor furniture out of storage.

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The Organizing Pro™ team is led by "The Organizing Pro" herself, Julie Bertram, Member of NAPO Golden Circle (National Association of Professional Organizers recognizes those whose business is at an elevated level of expertise), Co-founder of Charlotte's Elite Organizers, Co-founder of Butterfly Bin (a non-profit community clearinghouse) and contributing adviser to real estate, home improvement companies and media. Our entire team is dedicated to helping you find the custom solution that fits your lifestyle, home or business. We can also help with home sale preparation and unpacking, senior move management, and business and office organization and workflow.

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