How to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro

How to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro

Closet Organization - Measure and Planning the New Space

Closet Organization - Measure and Planning the New Space

Closet Organization - Removing the Existing Closet

Closet Organization - Removing the Existing Closet

Closet Organization - Sorting Through Storage Bins

Closet Organization - Sorting Through Storage Bins

Closet Organization - Sorting Through Linens

Closet Organization - Sorting Through Linens

Closet Organization - Sorting Through Clothing

Closet Organization - Sorting Through Clothing

Closet Organization - Beginning Installation of Elfa Closet System

Closet Organization - Beginning Installation of Elfa Closet System

Closet Organization - Completing Installation of Elfa Closet System

Closet Organization - Completing Installation of Elfa Closet System

Re-Organizing Your New Closet

Re-Organizing Your New Closet

How to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro

How to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro

How to Claim Your Window Tax Credit

How to Claim Your Window Tax Credit

Plan A Stress Free Remodel

Plan A Stress Free Remodel

How To Store Christmas Lights & Ornaments

How To Store Christmas Lights & Ornaments

How To Get Organized For The New Year

How To Get Organized For The New Year

How To Organize Your Kitchen

How To Organize Your Kitchen

How To Remove Common Stains

How To Remove Common Stains

How To Create A Welcoming Guest Room

How To Create A Welcoming Guest Room

Storing Out of Season Clothes

Storing Out of Season Clothes

Basic Bedbug Prevention

Basic Bedbug Prevention

Being Green Will Save You Money

Being Green Will Save You Money

Keys To Keeping Toys Organized

Keys To Keeping Toys Organized

Keeping Your Storage Space Organized

Keeping Your Storage Space Organized

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Scott Roewer

Professional Organizer, Solutions by Scott Professional Organization Services

www.solutionsbyscott.com  

202-249-8330

Washington, DC - based Solutions by Scott LLC was founded and operates through the creative expertise and entrepreneurial spirit of Scott Roewer. Scott is one of the Nation's inaugural Certified Professional Organizers® (CPO®) earning this designation in 2007. In May 2008, Scott Roewer was honored with the Professional Organizer of the Year award, bestowed on him by his peers in NAPO-WDC. His professional associations begin with the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). In May 2008, Scott completed his second term as President of the NAPO Washington, DC - Metro Chapter and continues on the Board of Directors as the Immediate Past President. In April of 2007 Scott was honored as he was appointed to the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO®). He serves as the Director of Technology for the BCPO. Scott is also an active member of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) and has earned the title, Chronic Disorganization Specialist. Roewer also is a member of the Top Shelf Advisory Panel for Closets Magazine, servicing the closet and home organization industry. There he shares his thoughts, ideas, realities and concerns of professionals in the closet industry.

Through formal training, natural talent, and the highest standards of professionalism and client service, Scott provides valuable counsel to a variety of clients for their homes, businesses, and time management. A friend once joked, "Scott has been organized since he could say the word container." Although that may be a tad extreme, Scott has been assisting others for years as they begin to put their homes, businesses and lives in order.

Solutions by Scott has day and evening hours available as well as weekends.

Scott was a public school music educator for seven years while living in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Nebraska - Lincoln in Music Education and earned a Masters of Education from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. This educational background serves Scott well by allowing him to demonstrate the necessary communications and patience to best position his clients for success in maintaining the organizational and time management systems that are established.

Closet Organization - Completing Installation of Elfa Closet System

Scott Roewer: Hi! I'm Scott Roewer of Solutions by Scott. Welcome back to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro. We're now going to begin the process of installing an Elfa closet from The Container Store.

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Scott Roewer: Hi! I'm Scott Roewer of Solutions by Scott. Welcome back to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro. We're now going to begin the process of installing an Elfa closet from The Container Store. I'm going to tell you all the steps. I'm actually going to install the closet and by the time I'm finished, we will have something brand new that our home owner is going to love. So lets' begin.

The very first thing I'm going to do is install the top track of the Elfa closet. The top track of the Elfa system has two grooves. You want to make sure those grooves face in the up direction. First thing you need to do is measure down from the top of the closet where you're going to to place your track. I'm placing mine about 6 inches down. Next, with your level, make sure your track is parallel to the wall. Make sure your level is in the center. Mark all of your holes and once you've marked your holes, you'll next drill them. Make sure you use the appropriate size drill bit for the type of wall material you're drilling into. For example, if you need a drywall anchor, or if you're using drywall over a wood stud. Today, I'm going into concrete. So the one I'm using is different than what you may use at home. I think I have ten total. I'll drill all ten. I'll insert the anchors, start with the first screw and drill it in. But make sure I'm still level and if I'm level, I'll go ahead and drill in all ten of the screws. Now that my top track is installed, I'm going to hang the standards of the top track. Simply do this by finding the grooves that you made sure were facing up and inserting the standard into the top and it hangs right on the track. I have two types of standards, two are long, three are short. The short ones for my closet go on the right side and the long ones stay in the left. So make sure you're following your diagram so you don't make any mistakes. Next, I'll go and insert the brackets into standards. When you insert the bracket, start from an upward angle and then simply rest in the grooves. If your standards are side by side, you're easily going to be able to tell where to insert the ones across from it, so your shelves are leveled. Now that I've got all the brackets in place, I can slide the standards out to where they'll be. I have 12 inch shelves and 16 inch shelves. I'm going to start with the 16 inch shelves on the right hand side. Once I give the spacing, I'll go ahead and insert all of my shelves. There, that looks great. Now I have some fascia. Fascia is the wood trim. We're installing a ventilated Elfa system, but they do make solid shelving if you prefer to install Elfa somewhere besides your closet. I'll put all of the fascia on first before I insert the clips to hold them on. That way I can make sure my spacing is correct. Take your time. This is the part where it's easy to make mistakes. Now that I have all my fascia in place, I have little clips that hold it on to the ventilated shelf. I'll go ahead and insert those now and all the fascia. As you can probably tell, we're missing our hanging rods. I'm going to go ahead and place those now. I'll use the rod holders. Insert them underneath the 12 inch brackets, lock them into place up on the end caps on the rod. Now they simply snap into place right into the rod holders. It's very sturdy. Now that my shelves are in place and the fascias on and the rods are ready, I can put my bracket covers on. These just give your closet a little more polished look. They set on the edge of your bracket between the bracket and the shelf. So I'll go ahead and put all of those on the closet. Finally, I have top track covers. These go over the top track and they cover all of your screw holes. The purpose is to give your closet a more polished appearance. Well the closet is finished. We've installed an Elfa closet system from The Container Store. If your remember earlier we had one shelf and one pole. Simply not suited for this house. We now have an additional hanging rod on the top. We have shelves that go along the side, and at the bottom we have another hanging rod. So we have doubled his hanging space. And down below plenty of room for his suitcase. The next step is for us to bring everything back into closet. So that's what we'll be doing in the next segment. So stay tuned for more of How to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro.

Build a Closet

Build a Closet

Build a Closet - Measuring and Labeling

Build a Closet - Measuring and Labeling

Build a Closet - Beginning Construction of the Walls

Build a Closet - Beginning Construction of the Walls

Build a Closet - Assembling the Walls

Build a Closet - Assembling the Walls

Build a Closet - Attaching the Walls

Build a Closet - Attaching the Walls

Build a Closet - Hanging the Drywall

Build a Closet - Hanging the Drywall

Build a Closet - Taping and Finishing

Build a Closet - Taping and Finishing

Build a Closet - Installing the Door

Build a Closet - Installing the Door

Build a Closet - Installing the Door Knob

Build a Closet - Installing the Door Knob

Bargain Shopping - Assessing Your Closet

Bargain Shopping - Assessing Your Closet