How to Organize a DVD Collection

Movies are fun and digital video discs (DVD) have made collecting them more affordable and enjoyable than ever. A growing collection can easily get out of hand. Organizing your DVD collection ensures that you will always have your favorite films right where you want them.

Things You'll Need

• DVDs
• Storage area

Instructions

1. Decide on a method for categorizing your collection. Some options include movie genre, alphabetically, chronologically or grouped by favorite or shared actors.

2. Clean or repair any discs or cases that need attention. This will ensure that your newly organized collection will look neat and well kept.

3. Choose a storage space for your collection and assemble any necessary shelving, racks or stands. Be sure to choose a space that will limit exposure of your DVDs to potentially harmful elements such as sunlight, dust and pet hair.

4. Sort your DVD collection according to the criteria you chose in Step One. If this task is overwhelming because your collection is particularly large, it may be helpful to do this in stages.

5. Subcategorize your DVDs if desired. For example, if organizing your movies by genre, you may also wish to sort them chronologically within each genre.

6. Place your newly organized DVD collection in its storage space.

7. Enjoy your movies!