Here is a tip from our Winston-Salem, North Carolina retail location: A mug tree is a cute and interesting option for storing necklaces and bracelets. The tree can be kept on your dresser or vanity as an eyecatching display. Your necklaces and bracelets can hang from it’s branches and add sparkle and color to the room.

More more jewelry storage ideas, visit Space Savers Organizing Tips.

Okay, so you’ve heard of renovating kitchens, baths, etc., but a closet? Here’s what I mean.

Many of us have repurposed rooms in our homes that were originally intended for other uses–made a bedroom an office, a bonus room into a playroom, etc.. If you have a closet in that space, many times they are set up Continue Reading »

Question: I have recently moved from a 2500 square condo to 1400 square feet apartment (2 bedrooms).  I would like to divide one of the rooms for storage and self standing racks for hanging clothes. I am not allowed to nail anything to walls and I would like to do this as economically as possible.  Any suggestions?

The problem is I have a lot of clothing and books and wouldn’t like to throw them all out.  I am trying hard to reduce the amount of clothing and books – but at present two rooms are full of containers waiting for a place to be put….
I hope you can suggest some solutions.

Answer:  Before I suggest anything, move all those containers into the extra bedroom.  If this is going to be your storage room, it may as well start storing your stuff.  Besides, you’ll be less stressed if the entire apartment didn’t look like it’s been turned upside-down.

Moving can make any space look like it is cramped and overflowing.  Of course, as you have alluded to, the first step would be to go through all those clothes and books and ruthlessly discard whatever you can. Continue Reading »