Tired of coats, scarves and backpacks slung over your furniture? Put an end to the clutter with this coat tree. It’s easy to make, and it will add a “wow” factor wherever you choose to display it.

Step 2: Trim off all of the little knots and branches that you don’t want serving as coat pegs. Step 4: Round off and smooth the ends of all of the peg branches. Spray on a clear finish, if desired.

Two wooden coat racks against wall - Natali-Natali love/Shutterstock Do you have certain categories of items in your house that feel impossible to store? Maybe your shoes end up littering the entryway ...