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"     In the current issue of Good Housekeeping, you can find the latest in DIY improvements for your home. Want to re-paint your walls or spruce up your flooring? We&amp;#039;ve got solutions for you. But if what you are after is reorganizing or tidying up, read on to find out how we evaluated some of the most popular closet organizing systems on the market.   Since we wanted to compare apples to apples, we came up with a basic configuration to evaluate: a system with 6 drawers, 4 shelves, a hanging rod and a shoe accessory that could hold at least 8 pairs of shoes. Volunteers were then called in to assemble the systems so we could see how easy or difficult it would be for an untrained person to do such. To avoid loud noise and wall denting at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI), the basement space at the Hearst Tower was used for this project.    Our volunteers set the systems up on their own, with the supervising GHRI staff only assisting if physically necessary. Based upon observation and volunteer feedback, the ease of installation and manual quality was judged by GHRI engineers. It was also noted how well the assembled product looked: Were the drawers lined up? Did anything chip off or get stained? Was everything aligned properly? Another trait that was looked at was how customizable the systems were once they were assembled. For instance, would it be a system that could grow with a child and expand as necessary? The lab simultaneously evaluated the manufacturers&amp;#039; websites, product assortments and available services. Once all other testing was finished, an extra drawer sample was taken from each of the systems to perform durability testing. Stain resistance was tested with likely closet staining candidates such as lipstick, Cola, ink and oil. Scratch resistance was also performed to ensure the systems were quality-made. One of the big takeaways: be patient - some of the systems take a bit of trial and error. You may also want to entice a friend or family member to help you out, since two sets of hands are often required simultaneously. And having someone above 5&amp;#039;5&amp;quot; (our tallest volunteer) will definitely be advantageous!  For tips on how to organize your closet, read Good Housekeeping&amp;#039;s 25 Ways to Clean Out Clutter and Tidy-Up Tips. And if you&amp;#039;re looking for ways to organize your accessories, we&amp;#039;ve also got advice on how to find your shoes, belts and jewelry in a flash!  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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