FROM THE EDITOR
Organizing can be life-changing. As the editor of our sister publication Secrets of Getting Organized, I’ve seen organizing evolve from niche topic to trendy hobby to fundamental way of life. Why? I believe organizing has grown in popularity over the past decade because it truly makes a difference. Simply put: Your world may be chaotic, but your closet doesn’t have to be. This issue of Do It Yourself takes a hands-on approach to decluttering your rooms and storing your best stuff in the smartest ways possible. While buildable cubbies (page 62) and shelving (page 92) require effort, I promise that the more personalized your storage solutions, the more successful you’ll be at staying organized. So start small by optimizing your pantry containers (“Order in the House,” page 18), then construct some…