Organize your closets for the Fall/Winter Season.

Ever year, I organize my kid's, husband's and my own closet from spring/summer season to fall/winter season and vice versa.

This helps me easily find the items I need for the current season in a clutter-free way and makes room in my closet for new seasonal purchases.

By now, I have a simple strategy that pretty much applies across all our closets so here's my cheat sheet for what to put away -Tops/DressesWomen - spagetti strap tops, tank tops, summery tops, lightweight fabric tops, summer dresses, short sleeved cardigans. Men - short sleeved T.shirts and shirts, linen shirts BottomsWomen - summer skirts, capris, shorts and linen bottomsMen - shorts, linen pants, swim suitsAccessoriesWomen - summer hats, linen/cotton scarves, swim suits and coverupsShoesWomen - summer wedges, flip flops, sandals, open toe shoesMen - flip flopsWhile going through this exercise, I also try and do the following -

• Categorize each piece in one of the four piles - keep, mend, donate, throw away. 
• Toss mismatched hangers: Their irregular shapes take up more space, and the wire ones that dry cleaners use are hard on your clothes. 

If you have a small closet, place all of the above in airtight containers and store them away with mothballs or cedar wood for protection. If you have a large closet, stash these items in the back and bring forward your Fall/Winter stuff.