31 Days of Decluttering - Day #28 - Coats & Jackets

Ah yes, the hall closet - where all coats and jackets (and randomness) is crammed!  Truth be told - the whole closet needs cleaned out.  The actual coats that are in it are the least of the clutter in there.  Maybe I'll tackle that another day.  :)

Here are the action steps according to "From Overwhelmed to Organized":

• Throw out any coats that are ripped, torn, or completely worn out
• Give away or donate any jackets that no longer fit anyone in the family
• Give away or donate all coats that have not been worn in the last year (that allows for seasonal changes)
• Limit each family member to 1 dressy coat and 1 daily coat per season and then give away or donate the rest (except maybe for small kids - you may want an extra day-to-day coat for when they get dirty or wet)
• Store off season coats and jackets somewhere else so you have plenty of space for those you currently wear

That's actually the "after" photo above.  It didn't look much different than the "before" photo so I didn't bother posting that one.  Unfortunately, I don't have much room in my other closets, so all the coats pretty much have to stay in this one.  None of them had rips or tears and I don't feel my hubs or I have too many of them, so they're all staying put.  The only thing that came out of the hall closet today was a random plastic Viking hat (don't ask).  I'm sure if you have kids (or an affinity for buying coats) it would be a different story.  Oh well!  On to the next project - Day #29 - Desk Drawers.