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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.

7 must-have laundry room storage zones to conquer laundry day without a hassle

7 must-have laundry room storage zones so laundry day won't be a hassle - Innovate Home Org Columbus Ohio
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Who (other than my fantastic oh-so-Italian Mother in law Pierina) loves to do laundry? OK – that answer would be nobody. What if I told you doing laundry could become easier if you were to organize your laundry room into 7 specific zones? Would you be intrigued if you could cut the time doing this tasty task, increase your storage and be able to eliminate visual clutter which makes this room look like a blown-up mess today? If you…

7 1/2 key questions to decide between open shelving or closed cabinets

7 questions to decide between open shelving and closed cabinets for a closet laundry room or garage | Innovate Home Org Columbus Ohio
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My wife Rose HATES clutter and with 3 kids this can be a major challenge if you know what I mean! When I think about open shelving or closed cabinetry for our closets, laundry room and garage storage it’s a slam dunk for me to know what Rose would want (OK – I’m going a bit out on a limb here thinking I know what my wife wants – ha! ha!). She wants stuff behind closed doors and clean countertops (but that’s another conversation).

Although that…

You’ve emptied the nest, but are you living in the wrong nest?

If you've become an empty nester but your suburban homes doesn't work for your life and lifestyle today - this article is for you. Learn some fun design ideas and benefits of a home designed for an empty nester. | Innovate Home Org Columbus Ohio
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The story of an empty nester couple whose “nest” no longer fits their lifestyle

You’ve raised Joannie, Anthony and Bobby and lived to tell about it! Too many to mention sleepless nights when they strolled in late from parties with some lame excuse why they were home late. You enjoyed good times with your kids’ and their friends. In a strange way, you enjoyed the craziness that was your home as they were growing up. Now, all 3 “kids”…

Storage wars – 7 essential tips to win the battle of a his and hers closet

Storage wars 7 essential tips to the win the battle of the his and hers closet | Innovate Home Org Columbus Ohio
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While it is fun to watch the reality show Storage Wars where people bid on the contents of storage lockers where the rent wasn’t paid – you may be living a “storage war” yourself. That war is the battle for space (and organization) in your his and hers master bedroom closet. Piles of sweaters, sweatshirts and sports gear thrown haphazardly on the top shelf. Shoes piled in a heap on the floor which resemble a land fill. And if you’re being…

7 Insanely Simple Closet Organization Mistakes You Can Fix Right Now

7 insanely simple closet organization mistakes you can fix right now | Innovate Home Org Columbus Ohio
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Who can raise their hand today and say they love how organized their closet is? Most people will apologize and refer to their closets as a mess or disaster preceded by some “choice” words I can’t print here.

While it’s easy to look at your closet today and know it’s not going to transform itself into a Kim Kardashian-esque celebrity closet any time soon (OK – probably never if we’re keeping it real!), but there are some insanely simple…

5 organization tricks to overcome a bad closet design

5 organization tricks to overcome a bad closet design | Innovate Home Org Columbus Ohio
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It doesn’t take a crack detective to uncover a bad closet design. They are everywhere. Sagging closet rods bowing south from too much weight. Nasty lines on sweaters from wire shelving. Piles of shoes scattered in the darkest recesses of your closet floor because there is no place else to put them. What can you do to reinvigorate your walk in (or reach in) closet and make it a place you enjoy using?

Blowing up your bad closet design and…