I am a closet slob. I admit it. People visit my home and think things are neat and in order because, thankfully, they never peek into my closets. It’s not all my fault. Our closets were short on shelf space. Each one has a shelf or two and the rest is floor space. I’d try to straighten and then the rest of the family would dig through, making a mess, until they found what they wanted. The worst was our pantry, located in the hall beside our kitchen, which we had dubbed “the closet o’ plenty.” Why had it earned this nickname? Besides holding food it was the catch all closet. I had added items I didn’t have a place for but didn’t want to get rid of—photo books of the kids, office, school and craft supplies, small kitchen appliances and even light bulbs. I dreaded opening the door because it felt like I was taking my life in my own hands. I never knew what might come tumbling out. When Closet Maid offered me a closet makeover for my pantry using their Shelf Track and Shelf liner I hoped organization was around the corner.
The Shelf Track and Shelf Liner come ready to be assembled and with all the necessary equipment but the shelves have to be cut to fit the measurements of the closet. We gathered the basic tools to complete the installation—a drill, a handsaw (wire cutters could also be used), and a screwdriver. I experienced a few moments of trepidation when Bryan was ready to begin because he is not exactly “Mr. Handy,” but he managed to complete the project in a little over two hours, including removing our old shelving and installing the new system. He says that now he has completed one closet he will be able to complete future closets much more quickly.
I was left with the task of organization. Having plenty of shelves has made a world of difference. I was able to make a shelf for baking supplies, a couple of shelves for photo supplies, shelves for food and a shelf for my “extra” stuff. I was so proud of my closet I have dragged everyone into the hall to show them my handiwork. Seriously. When one of my daughter’s friends who is home from college came over I told him as soon as he arrived, “Check out the closet o’ plenty!” I was so impressed that I purchased units so I could redo the linen closet and one of bathroom closets and a small Closet Maid cabinet for my dad’s kitchen. (I found mine at Home Depot.)
What I like about the Closet Maid ShelfTracker and Shelf Liner:
- Plenty of shelves (we had two rows of shelving left over)
- Shelf Liner can be wiped clean –great for when messy kids spill something
- Fairly Easy to Install, no complicated tools needed
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The only thing I would have done differently is paint my closet before the shelves were installed. I see closet organization in my future!
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I like the organizing cart
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I would like their 6 Cube Organizer.
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I really like 5 Drawer 17 in. W Basket System
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I would use the ShelfTracker as well – we converted a bedroom into an office, all except for the closet – which would me MUCH more functional with some SHELVES in it! LOL
I would like to try the 5-Shelf Stackable Organizer! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I like the Cubeicals 6 Cube Organizer.
I would also love to try the Rail System for the Kitchen
If he’s not a handyman, he did a good job of faking it. Or maybe it’s just that’s quite an awesome set of shelving.
I’d like to try the cube storage and accessory items such as the shoe racks and hooks in addition to the shelf system. I can actually picture myself getting more organized, which would be a first for our closets!
I like the black pantry cabinet.
Pantry Cabinet
you have to take advantage of all storage areas,this will help out a lot
5 Drawer 17 in. W Basket System
I like the 9 Cube Organizer
I like 6 Cube Organizer in grey
christal c willdebbie
I like the 6 Cube Organizer for my scrapping supplies
5 shelf stackable organizer debbie jackson
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this would help me reorganize a closet that really needs a makeover!!!
ShelfTrack 4 ft. to 6 ft. Closet Organizer Kit
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I would like to try the 5-Shelf Stackable Organizer.
I want 4 Tier Freestanding Shoe Rack
ShelfTrack 4 ft. to 6 ft. Closet Organizer Kit
I would love to try the 4 Cube Cabinet along with the fabric cubes. Would be great storage for my kids toys.
~Sandra U.
I like the 25 shoe cube organizer
4 drawer cabinet for garage
Would love to have some of their cube storage for the laundry room and bedroom!
I like the 12 Cube Organizer. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
The 9 cube organizer would Definately come in handy.
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Pantry Cabinet
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Id love to try their 12 cube organizer
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I love the Flat Panel Utility Cabinets for my laundry room
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I’d like the pantry cabinet for storing craft supplies
i could use the SuiteSymphony 32 in. Starter Kit
the cubicles
Wire Drawer Systems.
I love the fabric storage cubes!
I like the 4-Tier Rolling Cart.
I like the 5-Shelf Stackable Organizer
Wire Drawer Systems for the pantry!
Thanks,
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I’d like to have the cube storage system.
jillcollins68@yahoo.com
I would like to try the 5-Shelf Stack- able Organizer.
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brandy graham (name on rafflecopter)
I love the Cubeicals 6 Cube Organizer
I’d love to try the 4-Tier Freestanding Shoe Rack
I would like the five shelf stackable
The Tall Modular Drawer.
Thanks for the giveaway!! =)
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I would like to try the SuiteSymphony 25 in. Starter Kit
I’d like to try the Wire Drawer Systems.
I love the 3 Cube Bench!
Ashley Sifers
I’d like the Large Soft Storage Trays for the closet.
6 cube organizer
I like the garage cabinets
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Honeywell 9112 Twelve (12) Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder
Bedroom closet wire package kit
i like the cube storage, perfect for the kids room
I like the cubeicals.
Drawer Kits thats what i need
I think I like their 6 Cube Organizer.
I also like their storage cubeicals would help organize toys and things.
I need the 18 Pair Shoe Rack.
I love all of the shoe racks
5-Shelf Stackable Organizer.
6 Cube organizer
I find I am washing dishes more. I would like a Over The Sink Drainer from the sponsors site.
I like the 1 Door Storage Cabinet.
I like the 3 cube bench
Thank you!
The cube organizers or shoe storage are definitely needed in my home!
I love them all but the cube organizers are cool.. and the door storage cabinet.
stackable storage cabinets
I like the Fabric Drawer – Pastel Colors
The organizing cart
5-Shelf Stackable Organizer
the 1 Door Storage Cabinet.
I would like to try the 5 shelf stackable organizer. Thanks!
I would like the Medium Fabric Bin
I would like to have the 48 In. Storage Cabinet in my garage
I’d love to try the Cubeicals 3 Cube Bench.
i like the Cubeicals Fabric Drawers
Stackable Storage Cabinets
I like the Cubeicals 6 Cube Organizer
12 cube or 6 cube organizers
Perfect, need for my remodeling project in couple months.
2 Door Organizer.
I liked the Shelftrack Elite
id love the Pantry Cabinet
I would love to have the Cubeicals 3 Cube Bench
I want to try the Drawer 17 in. W Basket System
Six cube canister
I like the Portable Garment Rack with Casters.
I would like to try the 5 Ft. – 10 Ft. Closet Kit