Storage & Organization How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our storage & organization step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Turn a Salvaged Column Into a Coat Tree
Reclaimed posts with fluted channels or curvy turnings can find new life as a decorative interior accent
A Guest Bedroom Goes From Catchall to Orderly Retreat
A multitasking guest room gets a little help from space-maximizing built-ins
How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
How to Build a Storage Cocktail Hutch
From our new Hammer It Out series: A tall and slender cabinet for provides a handy and attractive place to store barware and display spirits
How to Build a Storage Chest
Join oak lumber with wood dowels to create a modern take on Shaker-style storage.
How to Build Walk-in Closet Storage
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to maximize closet space with plywood shelves and boxes
How to Build a Wood Hamper
Ditch the tacky plastic bin for a more grown-up laundry container
How to Add Kitchen Cabinet Storage
Gaining valuable storage space with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Build a Tub-Foot Umbrella Stand
Repurpose vintage claw-foot tub supports in your house as bookends, lamp bases, and more
How to Install Knee-Wall Storage
It's an awkward corner of the house. Why not make it a space-saving dresser?
How to Build Wall Cubbies
How to make decorative modular boxes, with instructions for parents and kids.
How to Build a Toolbox
How to make the perfect portable workshop, with instructions for parents and kids
How to Make a Doorknob Coatrack
Use vintage doorknobs and salvaged trim to make a showpiece coatrack in less than two hours
Create Your Own Garage Storage Plan
There's untapped potential in any garage to make room for more storage. Here are some rules from the pros.
How to Install Wall-Mounted Shelves
A step-by-step guide to installing adjustable storage systems
Bookcase Basics
Follow our advice on hardware and materials to install sturdy built-in bookcases