--- title: "10 Sneaky Ways to Store Winter Gear" date: "2016-10-28" modified: "2016-10-28" authors: - name: "Jennifer Noonan" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/jennifer-noonan/" url: "https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-sneaky-ways-to-store-winter-gear-50606/" categories: - "DIY" - "Furniture & Design" - "Interior" - "Storage" tags: - "closets" - "DIY" - "seasonal" - "storage" --- # 10 Sneaky Ways to Store Winter Gear ![]() ### Hooks & Baskets ![]() *burtonavenue.blogspot.com* There's no seasonal delight that can match the sight of kids playing in the snow. Once they come inside for hot cocoa, though, they may leave a melting mess dripping in the doorway. A board fitted with baskets and [hooks]() makes the perfect solution to combat the clutter. Create a spot for each family member to stash their stuff where it can dry out so it’s ready for the next snowy play session. ### Clothespin Clipboard ![]() *sadieseasongoods.com* This elegantly simple solution for storing wet hats and gloves comes together in a snap. Just [paint]() a board, and attach clothespins to it with wood glue. A couple of hangers and some picture wire make it wall ready. Once it's hung, you're ready to clip up your wet hats, gloves, and scarves to dry. ### Pipe Dream ![]() *abeautifulmess.com* There never seems to be enough closet space to hang all of winter's bulky outerwear. But you can create more easily, and fashionably, without a major overhaul. This [DIY copper pipe]() clothing rack mounts directly to the ceiling and can be used to keep heavy sweaters and jackets out of already cramped closets. ### Basket Case ![]() *twotwentyone.net* While you might think the top rack of the [coat closet]() is the only place to store hats, gloves and scarves, it’s not necessarily the best place. The reason is family to anyone who's had a tangle of the small garments end up cascading down in a jumble while searching for a single glove. Gather your loose items together in a single basket, then pull it off the top shelf when you're hunting for something warm to wear. ### A Bench for Boots ![]() *bobvila.com* Mudroom storage is always a challenge, not least of all because space is usually a limiting factor. Turn a simple bench into a storage station when you undermount wire baskets to the seat. The extra space will allow you to store [shoes and boots](), keeping them exactly where you need them to be when you’re ready to walk out the door. Find the full tutorial [here](). ### Slim Storage for Scarves ![]() *etsy.com* All those lovely scarves that keep a neck warm in winter aren't so easy to keep organized. Keep them from becoming a tangled mess by sliding them into the rings on this DIY [hanger]() organizer. Constructed with a wooden hanger, screw eyes, and binder rings that easily open and close, it can transform into a storage space for baseball hats, belts, or jewelry in the off-season. ### Scarf Storage Decor ![]() *sparklesintheeveryday.com* Let all your pretty scarves serve as decor to brighten a gray winter day. Simply wrap each scarf on a wrung and let them hang down behind one another. When the weather warms up, box up your scarves and use the same [ladder]() to store throw blankets or display costume jewelry. ### Boot Pegs ![]() *bystephanielynn.com* The glistening white snow, so picturesque when seen from afar, looks less glamorous when it appears as a slushy mess on your entryway floor. Check snow at the door by enforcing a boots-off rule at your front step. Then employ this simple DIY [wooden boot rack](). Though simple in design, it solves two problems in one: Maintaining dry floors and keeping flurries out of the inside of your guests' boots. ### Storage Bench Cubbies ![]() *thoughtsfromalice.com* If the main entry to your home is already cluttered with winter gear, you can pray for an early spring—or use this [simple and attractive solution](). Tuck some storage bins into an upholstered storage bench or ottoman. Each bin can serve as a cubby to organize gloves, hats, or scarves, keeping all the clutter under wraps. ### Rustic Wall Bins ![]() *remodelaholic.com* This rustic wall unit can store an entire family’s collection of hats, scarves and gloves, and yet still look attractive in a country chic home. The plan calls for [basic lumber]() and simple cuts, plus a little staining, and decorations as desired. Even a novice DIYer can knock this storage solution out before the first snow falls. Find the tutorial at [Remodelaholic](). ## Author A confessed DIY junkie, Jennifer Noonan writes about home improvement, gardening, and all things do-it-yourself. The recipient of degrees in International Relations and Library & Information Science from Syracuse University, Noonan has worked in media and related fields for over 15 years, including her time at [MTV Networks](), where she served as Manager of Digital Programming at [Nickelodeon](). Today, Noonan lives in Delaware with her husband and daughters, where she is ardently teaching the next generation how to use power tools. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]()