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Closet Organization Systems

If your closet screams for an organizational quick fix, consider wire shelving systems. Such systems are easy to install, inexpensive, and sturdy. Heavy-gauge steel shelves coated with vinyl or chrome stand up to weighty objects and the test of time, resisting the expansion and contraction common with wood shelving units and the sagging or warping that can occur with plastic storage.

In a simple wire shelf organization system, shelves attach to the wall via hooks, and diagonal metal supports affix to each shelf end to provide increased support.

With a track-mounted closet system, a track is hung across the top of the closet wall, vertical bars called “standards” attach to this track, and support brackets fasten to the standards. The wire shelves rest upon the brackets.

Both of these systems are extremely customizable. To resize shelves and tracks, you smply use bolt cutters and/or a hacksaw.

For instructions on installing these units, see How to Assemble a Track-Mounted Closet Shelving System and How to Install a Wire Shelf Storage Syste

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