10 Better Ways to Use a Clothes Hanger
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10 Better Ways to Use a Clothes Hanger
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There's a lot of organizing potential locked up in these unassuming closet staples.
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Ditch Slip
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A few coils of pipe cleaner mean strappy tanks and slippery silk blouses won't wind up on the floor as you flip through them.See more at In My Own Style ?
In My Own Style
Keep Hands Free
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Avoid smearing spaghetti sauce on your cookbooks and recipe cards, by hanging them at eye-level on a cabinet knob.See more at Whole Lifestyle Nutrition ?
Whole Lifestyle Nutrition
Double Up
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Hooked together with a can tab, two hangers eat up way less closet space.See more at The Shabby Creek Cottage ?
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Flip Over
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Turned on its head, a hanger offers two spots for towels — and adds a shabby chic touch to your bathroom. See more at Ki Nassauer Style ?
Ki Nassauer Style
Clip Chips
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Snap a plastic pants hanger? Break off the clips and save them in a kitchen drawer for sealing snacks.See more at The Pin Junkie ?
The Pin Junkie
Hang Pants
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In a pinch (har har), clothespins can stand in for pants clips. Plus, they help you store a complete outfit on just one shirt hanger.See more at Two Twenty One ?
Two Twenty One
Improve On the Coat Closet
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Sliced and hung at an angle, a wooden hanger actually dials up its storage potential. Each one now boasts a spot for a bag, scarf, and hat. See more at A Little Glass Box ?
A Little Glass Box
Ring It Up
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With a few shower rings, you can store your entire scarf collection on just one hanger. Reinforced with embroidery floss, everything stays neatly in place.See more at Everyday Dishes and DIY ?
Cheryl Style
Corral Jewels
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A few extra screw-in hooks turn a hanger into see-everything jewelry storage.See more at Morning Creativity ?
Morning Creativity
Wrangle Washi
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With a little deconstructing, a wire hanger turns into a portable tape holder for your craft room (and of course we agree you should dress it up with washi, too).See more at Sew Chatty ?
Sew ChattyThere's a lot of organizing potential locked up in these unassuming closet staples.