does your kid's closet look like this a wire closet system is a great way to organize a closet and keep it clutter free now the first step is to map out your space and you can learn all you need to know with our how to design a closet organizer video at lowes.com/videos now once you've created your design it's time to install and the system will be installing is designed for the do-it-yourselfer it offers quick and easy to assemble components and depending on the size of your space it should only take a few hours to put together today we'll be installing our system in a child's bedroom closet that's about four and a half feet wide by three feet deep but you can apply these same techniques to any size or style of closet garage or pantry now before you get started be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions and get together all the tools you'll need the printable instructions and the tools and materials list for this project can be found at lowes.com/videos alright here's what we'll need for our system a level a drill with driver bit a pencil a ladder or stepstool a stud finder a bolt cutter or hacksaw for cutting the shelves and safety glasses now we'll be installing in drywall so we'll need fasteners for both drywall and studs if your wall type is different ask your Lowe's associate for suggestions on what type of fastener you should use of course in addition to your tools you'll also want to have all of your wire shelving components now for our project this includes the general frame work pieces known as horizontal hang tracks vertical standards and brackets will also need wire shelves closet rods and shelf caps why don't shell beam kits are also available with everything you need to start your closet project our accessories include drawers and shoe racks but you could have hampers and hooks as well once you have all your materials together it's time to prepare the closet start by removing everything so you have a clean workspace take down any existing shelving and fill the holes with spackling and if your closet has slider or bi-fold doors like these you might want to remove them first so you have more room to work now it's time to install depending on how big or complex your space is you might want to use a yardstick or even a laser level and a pencil to mark where everything will be placed now our space is simple enough we can skip this step we'll start by installing the hang tracks these horizontal bars support the system now if necessary cut them to length with a hacksaw if you're attaching to wall studs align the center hole with the center stud now ideally you want to mount them as high as possible but still leave some space away from the ceiling so you have good access with your tools use a level and mark the holes attach by drilling the screw directly through the hole into the stud then skip a hole and you should be your next dug assuming your studs are 16 inches on center if you can't screw into studs attach the hang tract with toggle bolts using every hole in the track now we slip the vertical standards onto the hang track the standards have slots for attaching shelving brackets and accessories now standards can be as long or as short as you want however from maximum versatility we're using 84 inch standards that run the height of our wall and the standard should be placed no more than 24 inches apart the closer together they are and the more of them that you use on one wall the stronger the shelving will be then make sure the standards are plumb and screw them to the wall at the lowest hole on the standard now install the shelving brackets into the standards use a bolt cutter or a hacksaw to cut the shelving to the appropriate length or if you want you can have a Lowe's associate cut the shelving for you place the shelf on the brackets and snap it into place now if you have two shelves that run together in a corner cut the first shelf the length of the wall and cut the other shelf to fit close against it snap closet rod supports into the shelving wherever you'll be hanging closed now if these supports are more than 36 inches apart snap additional rhod supports in between them then snap the closet rods into the supports place closet rod caps on the ends to keep hangers from falling off if you'll be using accessories install them now following the manufacturer's instructions finally install the shelf caps and you're done and now you have a place for everything and everything's in its place not to mention having the satisfaction of a completely organized closet if you're looking for more solutions to organize your home check out all of our how-to videos including how to install a laminate closet organizer at lowes.com/videos you you