Storage Tips for Cutting Clutter

Ten tips to a clutter free house

Need more places to store your stuff? We asked our pro storage gurus for their favorite storage tips and advice.

Tip 1: Build a closet organizer system
For economy and quick installation, you can't beat wire-shelving systems; you can outfit a typical closet in an afternoon for less than $200. Home centers have everything you need. But before you go shopping, go online to check out the options, accessories and installation steps.

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DIY Bathroom Storage

Your bathroom doesn't have to be cramped

In a small bathroom, every square inch counts. Use these clever tips to wring extra bathroom storage from unexpected places.

Tip 1: Store shower supplies on a handy shelf
Tired of the clutter of shampoo and conditioner bottles along the rim of your tub? This tempered safety glass shelf on a cable shelf bracket is an easy solution. The cable shelf bracket requires only two screws for support.

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Clever Tool Storage Ideas

12 ideas to keep your tools handy

If you're looking for creative ideas about how to store more of your tools in your workshop, you'll find a dozen great ones here!

Tip 1: Build a PVC pipe tool rack
Build this PVC rack to store your tools on the wall. Use a jigsaw to cut a 1-1/4-in.-wide notch down the length of a 2-in.-dia. PVC pipe. Cut several 3-1/2-in.-long sections with a hacksaw or miter saw, and drill two 1/8-in. holes behind the notch. Use 1-1/4-in. drywall screws to attach these pieces to a 2x4 screwed to the wall.

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