Forget the weird hacks. These solutions are tried-and-true.
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Forget the weird hacks. These no-nonsense ideas keep everything looking good — and within reach.
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1
Start With a Spinner
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If you're constantly reaching through (and knocking over) rows of products under your sink, invest in a lazy Susan. A quick spin and any bottle is easily within reach.
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2
Hang a Hair Station
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Affix small bins with adhesive strips on cabinet doors to create a home for hot tools, brushes, and hair ties. A magnetic strip keeps bobby pins, nail clippers, and tweezers from getting lost.
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3
Give Everyone a Bin
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Colorful bins with fun labels keep deodorant sticks, razors, and Mom's expensive face cream from getting mixed up in the morning frenzy. And get smart about stick-on hooks: They corral your blow dryer's cord and free up a cabinet's base for more items.
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4
Add Organized Flair
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Eye-candy organizers keep your countertop neat, but not clinical. Swipe a classy mint julep cup from your bar to show off makeup brushes. A metallic tray instantly pulls a random array together.
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5
Store Towels Smartly
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Folding is a fine solution, but rolling towels uses your linen closet's space more efficiently — and makes them easier to grab without messing up a stack.
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6
Try Double-Duty Shelves
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Baskets-turned-shelving are a simple alternative if you don't have a linen closet. Plus, you can customize them to fit any space. Hang a couple in a narrow corner, or stagger several on a larger wall.
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7
Hide Bulk Buys in Bins
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Tucked under a vanity or in the base of your linen closet, wicker baskets can also keep your extras from, well, overflowing.
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8
Double Up on Rods
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If shower shelving is scarce, consider a second rod placed near the wall. Outfitted with S-hooks, it can hold loofahs and bins of bath products — and keep your tub edge clear.
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9
Drip Dry Bath Toys
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Contain your kiddo's toy collection in a laundry lingerie bag. Just hang it from a suction cup hook after bath time and let them drip dry.
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10
Prep a Guest Kit
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Have clean towels, new toiletries, and helpful extras (like an oft-forgotten contact lens case) ready for overnight guests. Stored on a tray, you can stow the kit at the top of your linen closet, and pull it out for last-minute visitors.