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    How to Create a Closet Out of a Bookcase

    A lack of closet space can be both a blessing (you only keep what you need!) and a curse. My current house has zero closets, so our family has been forced to be creative. While the rest of my family uses the bathroom and various cabinets to store their belongings, I've turned an empty wall in our guest room into my own little closet. Here's how I did it: - By Laura Mayes

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      I decided to use a PVC pipe as my makeshift curtain rod. They're easy to install and just as easy to remove!

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