Sometimes it’s crazy to imagine how many ways there are to use a garment rack. But hang in there! Here’s a new one!

There are collapsible garment racks that would be great for bring back and forth from your booths. This first option comes in a variety of sizes and is constructed of commercial grade materials. It breaks down for easy storage and travel and also has wheels for convenience.

The second option for you is the Fol-D-Rak, a portable garment rack. It’s great because it is lightweight, only 6 pounds, and it holds up to 150 pounds or 40-60 garments! The rack folds up to a slim 4” wide so it’s easy to store and easy to travel with.

The main difference between these two items is the size, weight and wheels.

Both of these options will work great at the flea market coming up!

Thanks for the question and we’ll be answering more questions next week for Hangin’ Out.

Hangin’ Out is a weekly question and answer column where you can get your garment rack questions and problems solved!

Making your own garment rack cover is also an option. With a sewing machine and supplies you can make a custom cover for a garment rack you already have around the house. You can easily close the garment rack with fabric ties instead of a zipper. The cover you make can be washable, removable and have your personal touch.

An important member of the garment rack family is the pant trolley. If you have a large or small collection of pants, you need to join the club and get yourself a pant trolley. With many available options, such as wheels, wood, metal and size, you will never dread hanging your pants again!

Pant trolleys are not only ideal for saving space in the closet, but they also take care of your investment in pants. The pant rack will keep your pants wrinkle-free and organized.

Most of the trolleys have attached hangers, so there is no hassle of clipping the pants on, just put them over the rod and call it good. This type of rack is perfect for quick hang up.

Another great thing about the pant trolley is the size. Some garment racks can have a tendency to be bulky, however, the pant trolley is small and sleek. A perfect fit for the extra closet space under your hanging shirts and jackets.

My favorite pant trolley option is available inexpensively at http://www.stacksandstacks.com/garment-racks/769-1000/. I’m all about multi-purpose products and this rack is just that. With shoe hangers on each side and a canvas shelf at the bottom for accessories, this is perfect for any man!

Another great option for a pant trolley is wheels. Wheels are ideal because the pant rack can easily go from laundry room to closet without hassle. You don’t have to worry about wrinkling your pants in the process of getting them to the trolley.

No matter what the style of your closet may be, you will not have trouble finding a pant trolley that matches well. There are many styles of wood and metal frames available.

Can you imagine having an organized laundry room? A little scary to picture, I know, but it is very possible. There are many garment racks available to help you get your laundry room under control!

Garment racks are great for hanging your clothes to dry. Before I got one, it wouldn’t be uncommon to find clothes hanging on the shower rod, doorways and on chairs. I know I’m not the only one who has ever draped a pair of wet pants over the dryer in order to dry. The great thing about a garment rack is that all of the laundry clutter is eliminated.

The portability of the rack is great, too. Easy to move, you can put it anywhere that is convenient to dry your clothing.

Drying clothing is not the only great reason to get a garment rack for your laundry room. Another great function of a garment rack is to hang your laundry as you iron. You can conveniently hold all the items you need as you iron and hang them all up as you go.

This laundry garment rack is perfect for all your laundry needs! Offered at stacksandstacks.com, this garment rack comes with all the necessities for doing laundry.

There are three hanging racks, perfect for slacks, small t-shirts and men’s hanging shirts. The shelf on the bottom and top are perfect for storing laundry soap, iron and any other laundry products you use.

So, take control of the laundry room clutter! Don’t let the laundry room be somewhere you dread going. With a handy garment rack, getting your laundry finished and organized will be a breeze.

Do you have any laundry suggestions for garment rack newbies? Share them, we’d all love to learn from others experiences and make laundry easier!

Hey, want to see something cool?!  You can store a variety of clothing and other items on this sturdy 2 Shelf Garment Rack! The unbreakable closet rod allows you to hang your wardrobe without worry. Equipped with easy rolling casters, this garment rack is easily moved from room to room. The 2 shelves provide extra storage potential for shoes, purses and other accessories. Neat! Great for the garage, guest room, bedroom, or classroom! Features Sturdy tubular metal construction, 4 easy rolling wheels, 2 shelves for extra storage. Available in White or Chrome from the gang at Stacks and Stacks!

Hi Hangin’ Out:

I have what seems to be a simple question, however, any time I try to figure it out I end up getting so confused!!

When it comes to hangers for my garment rack, what is the best option? There are so many hangers out there I just get overwhelmed trying to figure it out. Can you help me?

-Hannah with hangers on the brain

Hi Hannah!

I am glad you asked this question because it is something everyone wonders about. There are so many hanger options out there, it’s normal to be overwhelmed. Before you head to the store for your hangers you need to take a good look at the clothes you are planning on hanging. There are different hangers for different pieces of clothing, so it is important to pay attention to that.

For hanging pants you’ll want to get a hanger with a clamp. I have found that plastic clamps do not work as well as a strong metal one. I hang my jeans to dry and they can be very heavy, so I need a strong hanger for them. Another good reason to get hangers with clamps is to prevent wrinkles and creases that can be caused by folding your pants over the hanger.

For tops and jackets I like a heavy duty plastic hanger. I have purchased the cheap light plastic hangers before and they break so easily that I just spend the extra pennies and get one that is a little bit stronger.

There are lots of hangers and hanging accessories that help with specialty clothing pieces or help with saving space and extending closet space. There are padded hangers if you have delicate items you are hanging, hangers with grips for silky items and even hanger extenders to hang pants with tops.

My advice to you is to start simple and then jump in. You’ll know once you start hanging pieces what hangers you’ll need for them. If you start with a basic plastic hanger and your tops won’t stay on, then you can step up and look for the specialty hangers with confidence.

Good luck!

 

 Check out my selection for garment rack of the week! The QuikCloset is a combination between closet and garment rack. It has the benefits of both, making it the most convenient and functional way to store your hanging items.

There are other products just like the QuikCloset. The main point is that you can easily and quickly add 3 to 5 feet of clothes storage space anywhere you can attach this to the wall. It’s just as easy to link one next to the other and expand the hanging space. The QuikCloset is made with sturdy tube metal and plastic to it’s sure to last a long time and get the job done.

It’s important to notice the instructions for the product you purchase. For example, the QuikCloset can only be installed into studs, concrete or wood. The 100-pound weight limit will not hold up if it is installed into drywall. So it is important to check the area you are planning on installing it and the manufacturers guidelines.

These handy closet installments are great for multiple reasons. I just purchased and installed one for my niece. We installed hers at her height for all her dress up dresses. The best thing about this is that she is now responsible for cleaning up and hanging up all of her dresses when play time is over.

The best part about all of this is you can get the QuikCloset online for about 33 bucks before shipping. It’s really almost too good to be true!

“Hi! I am writing this email you to you in regards of advice for my upcoming flea market booth. I have a bunch of great vintage clothing finds that won’t work lying down or folded up and I don’t have a truck to put any tools or hanging racks in. Do you have any advice for me? Thanks!

-          Vintage Viola

Hi Viola!

I’m so glad you wrote. I have the perfect solutions for you that will maximize your vintage clothing and get you the most out of your flea market booth! There are several garment rack options for people who don’t have trucks or SUVs to haul racks back and forth.

There are collapsible garment racks that would be great for bring back and forth from your booths. This first option comes in a variety of sizes and is constructed of commercial grade materials. It breaks down for easy storage and travel and also has wheels for convenience.

The second option for you is the Fol-D-Rak, a portable garment rack. It’s great because it is lightweight, only 6 pounds, and it holds up to 150 pounds or 40-60 garments! The rack folds up to a slim 4” wide so it’s easy to store and easy to travel with.

The main difference between these two items is the size, weight and wheels.  

Both of these options will work great at the flea market coming up!

Thanks for the question and we’ll be answering more questions next week for Hangin’ Out.

Hangin’ Out is a weekly question and answer column where you can get your garment rack questions and problems solved!

Garment Racks are good in the office for one reason – coats. If there are many people working in an office, a garment rack is the perfect solution for all those jackets and coats.

Here is an example of the perfect garment rack to put in an office building for keeping coats and jackets organized. There is plenty of space for many coats and they all get a hanger, as opposed to the hook style of a coat tree.

This particular one has a nice top shelf to set lunch boxes, umbrellas and hats. It holds 4-6 hangers per foot so there will be plenty of storage space for coats. This option is also nice for saving space because it will fit conveniently in any corner and doesn’t take up too much space.

A garment rack like this one is also good for large families. This rack would be great to put in the garage or in an area where your family can put their coats on before heading out.

              I was in my apartment the other day and I was thinking about how garment racks just may not be practical for small apartments like mine.  There are more space-saving options for garment racks, so you can still use the practicality and functionality of the concept and use less space.

I found this garment rack option at stacksandstacks.com. Not only does it fit conveniently in your closet, but also you can put it on either the back of the door or on your closet rod.

The nice thing about this rack is the length. You can store a lot more pants and take up less space than if they were all individually hanging side by side. The hangers on the rack are ultra-convenient because they pull out for easy removal and placing.

Another great closet garment rack option is the over the door garment rack. This option is great because you get the extra storage and function of a garment rack but there is no floor space used up, just space that is unused anyway.

It isn’t permanent so you can move it to whichever closet you need it in. This is also a great idea for extra laundry room storage options.