ORGANIZER IN CHIEF

Father’s Day is sneaking up on us again, and it’s time to find a great gift for the special guys in your life. Is it just us, or are guys extra hard to shop for? Let us take the stress out of Father’s Day shopping with practical, thoughtful gifts your fellas will appreciate for years to come!

The Garage – An Organized Workspace Every man dreams of an organized garage, with a place for every piece of equipment, tool, sports accessory, etc. This dream garage is more attainable than you might think! Send your guy off for a day of fishing or golf, and surprise him when he returns home with a new garage he will love spending time in.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Give your garage a serious sweepout twice a year.

• Power wash the garage floor.

• Take inventory of what is necessary for that space.

• Consider the environment of your garage. If your garage is frequently hot and humid, or cold and damp, avoid shelving made of materials that could rot, warp or crack when exposed to dampness.

• Hang as many items as possible on the walls and rafters to free up floor space.

If you are in need of a more serious garage organization, the heavy-duty wall panels from Storewall offer flexible garage storage solutions. This totally organized, totally flexible garage storage system begins with a heavyduty slotted wall panel. Then just add hooks, shelves, cabinets, baskets or bins. There are over 100 different accessories available that are easy to install, quick to change and amazingly adaptable.

This product, made of industrialstrength PVC, is not only extremely durable but waterproof and weather proof – perfect for humid southern environments.

The overall effect is a garage that meets every need, with space – and style – to spare. Create a garage that your guy will enjoy.

The Closet – A Tidy Tie Rack A nice tie is the finishing touch to an outfit and allows you to make the most of your wardrobe by mixing and matching as accent pieces. But ties are usually the most delicate element of a man's wardrobe, and they need a little TLC to last. Luckily, there are convenient, affordable solutions for keeping ties organized and easy to find. If your style is sleek and modern, I offer pullout metal racks with pegs for each tie. If you like a more natural look, I have a fabulous wooden tie rack that pulls out to hold 150 ties. I also use custom drawer dividers to allow ties to be stored flat.

Here are a few tips to keep those ties in their best shape: Sort your ties by color to find the right match with no hassle.

Always untie carefully and store flat or hanging (not rolled or bunched!).

Got a stain? Take immediate action! Carefully blot the stain with cold water, or sprinkle talcum powder on grease stains. Bonus: Never iron your ties! Try steaming them while in the shower.

If you have questions about organizing your home or designing your dream man-friendly space, visit , visit www.melaniejohnsonsclosets.com or call 453-0964. Follow Melanie Johnson on Facebook, Pinterest and Houzz.com for ideas and inspiration!