Of all your home’s closets, the hall closet may be your greatest challenge. It’s the catch-all closet; every lost mitten in the state of Washington resides there, buried under shoes, sporting equipment, Christmas lights, umbrellas, pet leashes, hats and, oh yes, coats. You ask guests to put their wraps on your bed to save them from the clutter avalanche that occurs whenever anyone opens the hall closet door. For many families in Seattle, closet organization is a challenge, but not an insurmountable one. Here are some hints to help you get started. Who knows? You just might be able to find those missing mittens!