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"Seasonal items are all those things that get used specifically for different times of the year. These include umbrellas, mittens and gloves, hats and scarves, and gardening clogs and kneepads. For busy households and large families, a multibin organizer can keep the entryway in order. Each member of the family gets a bin for his or her own caps, hats, mittens, and other foul-weather gear.  Umbrellas: Umbrellas should be stored standing up. When laid on their side, the ribs can get damaged. The best umbrella stands allow for air circulation around the umbrellas so that they can dry effectively when brought in out of the rain. This doesn&amp;#039;t mean you have to go in search of an actual umbrella stand. Wicker or wire-mesh trash baskets can function perfectly well as umbrella holders.  Scarves, mittens, and gloves: Scarves are generally hung up to make them accessible and to air them out. But they can be folded and stored in bins or baskets in the closet or on shelves or in cubbies in the entryway. Mittens and gloves need to be kept with their mates, and should be kept in storage that allows for air to circulate around them. A shallow woven or mesh tray or basket is ideal. If many people are using the entryway, consider including several clothespins in mitten and glove storage, so that mates can be pinned together. Gardening gear: If you are an avid gardener and like to put your garden togs on as you go out the door, the mudroom is a logical place to keep your favorite gardening shirt, clogs, kneepads, and apron. Garden footwear should be kept on a simple shoe rack that is easy to clean. Other gardening apparel can be kept in a bin or attractive basket on a shelf or on the floor by the back door. For more on organizing clutter, order a copy of Good Housekeeping&amp;#039;s The Complete Clutter Solution "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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