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Try these tips from professional organizer Kendra Littlejohn.
PHOTO: JAMES RANSOM
Odds are your coat closet is overstuffed and overworked.
Photo:PHOTO: JAMES RANSOM
Whether you call it the hall, entry, utility, or coat closet, the space is invaluable.
They’ll help you give your jam-packed closet a cold send-off.
Hold a Midseason Audit
How many items in there do you really wear?
Pieces that are ripped or stained should be mended or cleaned.
Go to earth911.com to find a nearby recycling center for items that are past their prime.
Everyone gets a set number of coats and has to stick to it.
If space is tight, move lighter and off -season stuff to bedroom closets.
On the floor, set up a rack or cubbies to corral shoes.
An over-the-door hanger with pouches, baskets, or shelves can also create storage out of thin air.
To avoid this, stash items in sturdy basketslike these.
Label the baskets so you know where things go and can quickly find them again.
Each family member gets their own row.
