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Article by Joanne Romero

Issue Date:  (Wed) January 6, 2010


Closet


Closet
Photo: Courtesy of Organized Hawaii

The closet is often the place homeowners start when organizing their homes. A well-organized closet can also help with resale. One of the most coveted features for home buyers today is a closet system, like the one above, from Organized Hawaii. “69% of those surveyed said space-saving design and ample storage will take on more importance in their next home,” according to NAPO.

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Tip: Follow the

two-box rule.

Never stack more than two
boxes high, so it won’t be hard
to get to the bottom of the pile.

Tip: Sort it out.

Get your closet organization project started by sorting your things into three categories: Keepers (things you use daily or at least once a week), Maybes (things you use once a month) and Gotta-Go (things you haven’t used for six months), advises Tiare Noelani Cowan, CKD, Allied ASID, of Archipelago Hawaii, Refined Island Designs.
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