Use these clever methods for folding shirts, pants, and towels to maximize space inside drawers and closets.

Learn to fold clothes like a pro and say goodbye tojumbled drawersand unsteady stacks.

Youll save time by keeping items organized and easily accessible, andmaximize space inside closetsand dresser drawers.

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Here are the best ways to fold T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, dress shirts, pants, and towels.

How to Fold a T-Shirt

Turn that jumble of T-shirts into a neatly organized stack.

Both methods will help you fold T-shirts quickly and orderly, so choose whichever technique you prefer.

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Use this easy technique to make quick work of folding long-sleeve shirts.

These two methods will teach you how to fold a dress shirt to prevent wrinkles and streamline closet storage.

The first method leaves towels ready for placement on towel bars with just a quick grab.

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The second technique helpsprevent extra wearalong the towel-bar crease by changing the fold for storage.

you could also foldbeach towelsandhand towelsthe same way.

Evenextra-large bath sheetscan be stored ready to display.

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Then verify totake care of your towelsso they last for a long time.

Instead, try laying the two socks on top of each other, toes pointing in the same direction.

Then fold them in half, the toe part up to the top of the sock.

Fold in half again.

Store them standing up.

Sure, it makes sense to fold related things together.

For instance, you might fold your winter beanie with matching gloves.

Lay the hat down.

Place the gloves at the crown of the beanie, fingers facing the same direction.

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