Closet turned in to mudroom cubbies These artful DIY cubbies, which replaced an overflowing closet, make tidiness and accessibility a breeze. Image: Jaime Costiglio

1. A Well-Organized Utility
Many of us stash brooms, batteries, and tools separately. Not Missy of Lookie What I Did. She converted a coat closet that was a catchall for useless stuff into a central location for home maintenance items.