Heloise Organizes Entryway Clutter With all the gear you need to get through winter, keeping stuff neat and handy is important. These hints will help you
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make some order of potential chaos:
Station a doormat inside and outside every entrance, including the front door. Add a second rubber mat inside for wet shoes and boots.
Keep a coat tree or rack near the door to hang damp coats and scarves to dry before you put them into a closet.
Place a small table or love seat alongside the door, with hooks or a Peg-Board above it. Keys, carryalls and important reminders can be left there.
Hang a length of metal chain or rope inside your front-hall closet. Attach clips or spring-action clothespins to store mittens, gloves and hats. You won't have to search for lost ones in the morning!
Set out a waterproof basket or big ceramic pot for sports equipment and umbrellas. Assign each child a different color plastic milk crate, so gear goes directly into it.