Everyone's ahead of themselves it seems, this year. The minute the trick-or-treating was over, Christmas trees went up -- at the malls, at least -- and the holiday advertising began.

It's a bit strange, but also kind of exciting. You love this time of year. The food. The family. The time off work.

In fact, you’re so excited about your winter break that you’ve been shopping online for for lift ticket deals. There may even be a snowboard on your gift list for a younger member of the family. Where were your skis again? You vaguely remember stuffing them away last season, somewhere. Is that them, beneath the pile of carboard boxes at the back of the garage?

There is a better way to store your winter play gear. It involves creating a nice little home for your skis and snowboards, boots and sleds, that is easily accessible, keeps everything safe and unscathed, and creates more space while it’s at it.

Behold.

California Closets does garages, you know. If you are looking to get a handle on organizing your gear before hitting the slopes, a free estimate is just a keystroke away.

[Images: gladiator/flickr, radicallyinclined.com, skikey.com.au, gharexpert.com]