Gearing Up the Back Room

Mission: Organization : Episode MSO-810 -- More Projects »
Miami resident Mike Ceragioli is a nightclub manager by night and avid sportsman by day. All that outdoor time has left his house suffering, specifically his back room. At 9 x 20 feet, it just can't hold all of his fishing poles, scuba gear, lawn-care supplies or tools.

It's time for a change, so he enlists organizer Beth Levin to help him take control of the room, once and for all. Take a look at the results of her hard work below.

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Before: This room was piled so high with scuba and fishing gear, lawn-care supplies, tools and a mishmash of other items that there was barely any room to walk around.
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After: Now, with specific shelves and cabinetry for everything, homeowner Mike Ceragioli is able to contain his hobbies and still have room leftover to entertain friends.
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Before: Fishing rods were leaning on the walls (at right, below window), and lures were just begging to be stepped on. Plus, there was no room to do laundry, a dream Mike had for the space when he moved in.
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After: The rods are standing tall and secure (at left), and his fishing gear is close by in new cabinets. And with all the other items pared down and organized, a full laundry area is now in place in the back.
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