DIY coat rack is an inexpensive storage solution

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Leave it to a contractor to come up with a no-nonsense storage solution for a cluttered entryway.

Like most great ideas, Dave Huffman’s wall organizer was born from exasperation. Tired of tripping over his daughters’ things as he entered the house, he simply installed a series of nine coat hooks on the two-by-fours he drilled into the wall. The wood reinforces the hooks so they don’t pull out of the wall and adds strength for the daily round of backpacks, lunchboxes, jackets, purses and grocery bags.

The best part? The items are off the floor and organized in an inexpensive alternative to costly baskets, coat racks and space-stealing armoires.

And painted red, this wall makes a statement.

-- Lisa Boone