Q: I need to organize my closet of chaos with a closet rod, but I don’t know how high to mount the rod for easy access that doesn’t require me to strain my back or use a step stool.

When the goal is a noble one, such as organizing the mess in a closet, you should be rewarded for trying—but assembling some of the five systems we tested seemed more like punishment.

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