No room for thick clothes? Advice from a housewife!

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**“No Room for Thick Clothes? Advice from a Housewife!”**

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## 🧥 No Room for Thick Clothes? Advice from a Housewife!

When the weather cools down, the bulky clothes come out — thick sweaters, heavy coats, flannel pajamas, and chunky scarves. But there’s just one problem: **Where do you put it all?**

If your closet is already bursting or your drawers are struggling to close, you’re not alone. Thankfully, this is where good old-fashioned housewife wisdom comes in handy. Years of managing a household (with or without fancy storage systems) teaches you how to **maximize space and keep things tidy** — even with a winter wardrobe that takes up twice the room.

Here are **tried-and-true tips** straight from a savvy homemaker’s playbook that will help you fit more without feeling overwhelmed.

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### 👚 1. **Roll, Don’t Fold**

Thick sweaters and fleece pants take up less space when **rolled** instead of folded. This also helps reduce creasing and keeps everything visible in drawers or bins.

**Bonus Tip:** Store rolled items vertically in deep drawers like a “file,” so you can see everything at a glance.

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### 🧳 2. **Vacuum Seal Off-Season Items**

Vacuum storage bags are a game-changer, especially for off-season clothing.
Just place your puffy jackets or unused sweaters inside, vacuum out the air, and watch them shrink flat — ready to store under the bed, in a suitcase, or on a shelf.

**No vacuum?** Use large zip-top bags and sit on them to squeeze out the air!

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### 🎒 3. **Use Suitcases for Storage**

Instead of stuffing your closet, **use your luggage**! Suitcases are perfect for storing rarely used winter clothes — especially those you don’t need until deep winter.

Label them and tuck them into closets or under the bed. Double function, no extra clutter!

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