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Mike Foti

Mike Foti is the President of Innovate Home Org, a division of Innovate Building Solutions. You can learn more about Mike here.

Mike Foti

Mike Foti is the President of Innovate Home Org, a division of Innovate Building Solutions. You can learn more about Mike here.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Professional Closet Installation

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a | Innovate Home Org | Columbus Closet Design | Home Remodeling Storage | DIY Closet Design
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If you can remember what it was like to be pregnant with your first (or if you’re a guy who was worrying what this ‘dad’ job would entail), you know you were scared to be an expectant first-time parent.

And even though you bought (in desperation) The What to Expect When You’re Expecting book to give you a guide of what to do, you knew some of this parenting thing you’d have to figure out along the way.

And even though I’ll admit buying a…

Tips and Trends from the 2024 Closet Conference for a Better Closet or Garage Design

Tips and Trends from the 2024 Closet Conference for a Better Closet or Garage Design | Innovate Home Org | Closet storage organization | home organization tips | custom closet columbus ohio | garage storage dublin ohio
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The 2024 Closet Conference is THE event for the best and brightest minds in the closet design and garage cabinetry industry (and yes, it’s true – I just barely made the ‘intelligence cutoff’ to attend!).

It’s THE event where top closet designers, manufacturers, and influencers meet to learn the latest styles, strategies, software and product selection tools, and even security features for custom closets and garage organization systems.

However,…

Don’t have space for mudroom storage inside your home? Why not use your garage?

Don’t have space for mudroom storage inside your home Why not use your garage | Innovate Home Org | columbus closet storage | organization Systems | garage storage organization
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If you’ve got an older home – like I do – and wish you had space for a mudroom for household supplies, coats, hats, and boots – but know there’s NO WAY your hallway from the garage is going to work, you’re not alone!

For homes built more than 20 years ago, a mudroom off the garage simply wasn’t included in house plans at that time. And I know – for one – in my house – trying to add a mudroom off the garage (which IS THE family entrance…

13 Smart Ideas for a Kids Walk in or Reach In Bedroom Closet Design

Opening 13 Smart Ideas for a Kids Walk in or Reach In Bedroom Closet Design | Innovate Home Org | Columbus OH | designing a walk-in or reach-in closet for kids
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I can still hear these words like it was yesterday. Mom yelling….

“Michael Anthony Foti, hang up your clothes!”

 And if your mom was like mine, when she added your middle name (or started counting) you knew your were in big trouble (and to this day, I still can’t figure out why ‘counting’ worked, but I digress).

And while I know I caused my parents less gray hair than my older and more mischievous brother Frank, this still didn’t always make me…

What closet accessories do you need to organize your messy closet?

Opening - What closet accessories do you need to organize your messy closet | Columbus, OH | Closet Design Ideas | Closet Accessories | Closet Shelving
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If your closet is a DISASTER today raise your hand.

And I know if I could see you right now, I’ll bet at least 90% have their hands held high.

And while a new closet system (designed by an experienced closet designer) is the smartest way to get more out of your ‘smaller-than-you’d like’ closet, your budget may not allow you to get the ‘full Monty.’ Purchasing the closet of your dreams right now may not be in the cards for you. And…

13 Tricks Professional Closet Designers Use to Maximize Storage in a Small Master Walk In Closet

Opening 13 Tricks Professional Closet Designers Use to Maximize Storage in a Small Master Walk In Closet | Innovate Home Org | Columbus, OH | Storage Organization | Home Organization Systems
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So, your tiny walk in closet will never be mistaken for a Kim Kardashian look-alike.

There’s ZERO room for a fancy island or opulent chandeliers.

And there’s not even a one in a million chance your closet will be featured on a celebrity segment of Inside Edition.

And if we’re being real, you’d be ecstatic if you could just fit what you need every day into your cramped master walk in closet.

You want to ‘find’ more storage.

You need to ‘find’…