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Step 1
Put out the old before bringing in the new. First, empty the closet you want to organize, including all the old shelves, rods and doors. This would be an opportune time to purge the contents as well, making refilling it later much easier.
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Step 2
Repair all the holes that were left behind. With spackling compound and a putty knife, fill in the holes from the old shelves and rods. After allowing these spots to dry thoroughly, sand them smooth and apply a coat of paint to the whole closet space.
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Step 3
Measure and mark the wall. First, measure 2" down from the ceiling and mark the wall, making a level line where you plan to mount the hanging tracks. Holding the hanging track against the line, mark the wall for drilling.
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Step 4
Hang the tracks. Using the drill marks as your guide, begin to install the hanging tracks. As a general rule, mount the tracks every 24" or so; however, if they'll be supporting a lot of weight, space them closer together.
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Step 5
Install the shelves. Going from the bottom up, choose the space between the floor and the bottom shelf and then continue installing the shelves at intervals appropriate for what you intend to store in the closet.
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Step 6
Finish the job with a hanging rod. Once you get all your shelves in place where you want them, you can snap in the hanger supports and install the rod.
