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Closet Solutions from ClosetMaid Now Available Exclusively at Target (Review & Giveaway)

Sometimes I walk into my favorite home furnishing store and fall head over heels in love with their closet displays. Oh, how I wish we had large closets in our house! We live in an old Craftsman style bungalow, which we love, but it seriously lacks storage. For our family, which accumulates quite a lot of stuff, we need all of the storage solutions we can find.


I had the chance to work with ClosetMaid right before the holidays, and fell in love with the products they sent for me to review. Check out my last ClosetMaid review, here. I am so happy that I have had another opportunity to work with ClosetMaid, as they have just launched a new line of  ClosetMaid Closet Solution products, available at Target! Our closets are small, and have zero built-in storage, so I was very excited to hear that ClosetMaid would be sending three of their new products, plus storage bins for our family to try out!

All of our pieces were boxed in heavy cardboard and well protected.

Fed Ex kindly dropped off three very large boxes from ClosetMaid, plus a smaller box, which contained our fabric storage bins to use with these new products. We received the new Shoe Organizer, Shelf Organizer and Floor Organizer in white.

Lots of pieces, but with easy to follow instructions...

My husband wanted to put all of the organizers together right away. He thought they'd be a great storage solution for his own closet, where everything was piled on the floor. So, piece by piece, he began putting the new storage units together. He's super handy, and reads directions very well, so it took very little time for him to put these together. When I reviewed the ClosetMaid storage bench before Christmas, I put that together by myself. If I can put their pieces together without help, anyone can do it!


Here's the floor organizer, starting to take shape...


Floor Organizer, all put together, and ready to store some stuff!

Features of the Floor Organizer

Fits in existing closets (3ft +)
Provides storage and organization for bulky items
Includes adjustable feet
Available for $49.99


Shelf Organizer, ready to go...

Features of the Shelf Organizer

Fits in existing closets (3ft +)
Provides add-on storage in existing closets
Works with wood or wire shelving
Available for $29.99

Little did my poor hubby know, I had different plans for these Closet Solutions pieces from ClosetMaid. I had been after my husband for months to please, please, please install some shelving in our son's closet, which is actually more of a built-in wardrobe than a closet. The wardrobe isn't big, but it has a lot of vertical storage space that we weren't taking advantage of. I was determined to get these new pieces into Balian's closet, so while Sacha finished putting the storage pieces together, I went into Balian's room and pulled everything out of his closet.

Here's what the inside of the wardrobe/closet in Balian's room looked like before...


My husband finally agreed that these new pieces would best work in B's closet, and give me additional storage and organization for his clothing, and other items that just didn't need to be shoved in drawers, under the bed, etc. So, we decided to use the Floor Organizer and the Shelf Organizer, stacked on top of each other to maximize the storage potential. ClosetMaid made it easy for us, by pre-drilling holes for this sort of stacking, and providing all of the pieces we needed to fasten these pieces together, making them secure, so the top piece can't fall off. After we got the pieces, which were ocmbined to make one until, into the wardrobe, I was ready to get B's room put back together!

Sacha, installing these new pieces in B's closet...


Here's what the full unit looks like...


The Floor Organizer is wonderful! It has two wide spaces for storage, and then three smaller spaces above it. We stacked the Shelf Organizer on top, which gave us two larger spaces on the bottom, and four small cubbies on the top. This was going to be perfect for storing all sorts of things!

Fabric Storage Bins from ClosetMaid


ClosetMaid also sent us a nice little collection of their fabric storage bins, which fold up, pop open, and slide right out of the shelves, just like drawers. They make great holders for smaller objects that can't necessarily be stacked. Some of the bins are clear front bins, so I can see directly into them. The others are fabric front bins, which keep things concealed and out of sight. Each bin has a little plastic holder with a tiny card, so I can write on them or label them if I need or want to. This feature is helpful to us, because we have grandparents who come to babysit and don't always know where to find the things they're looking for.

Smart way to store clothing when transitioning through sizes or different seasons...


Clear front bins are great for items like socks...


Starting to take shape with lots of storage space!


Once we put the Floor Organizer and the Shelf Organizer together, we realized that thanks to ClosetMaid, we were sort of able to create a custom storage unit that suited our needs. This was the perfect size for this space, and more than enough storage. We've been filling the bins with socks, big boy underpants, hats & gloves, and summer hats and sunglasses, and bathing suits. We've found a great way to organize Balian's shoes, store heavy sweaters and puffy vests for cooler days, and in the bottom bins, we've been storing clothing that is becoming too small on one side, and clothing that's just a bit too big, on the other. Finally, I feel like I know where everything is, and Balian can even go into his closet by himself and get his own shoes, socks, etc! Gotta love a great product that helps little ones learn to be independent! Since there's a top to the unit, it creates even more storage- a great place for me to store a few extra blankies, pillows, and our big craft bag!

Ah, organization... how I've missed you!


We also received the Shoe Organizer, which believe me, I need. However, our closets are so small that we couldn't get the ClosetMaid Shoe Organizer into my closet or my husband's closet without it hitting our clothes if we stood it up vertically, and there wasn't enough room to use it horizontally. I wasn't going to give up on it, though, because we truly need the storage! So, I found a great spot for it in our laundry room, which also doubles as my personal powder room. I stood it up vertically, and decided to use it to store extra beauty supplies, and even some extra linens, since we don't have a traditional linen closet in our house.

ClosetMaid Shoe Organizer, turned vertically and used as additional storage in our bathroom.

Ideally, I'd love to use this for shoes, and maybe after we clear a few things out of the laundry room, I can turn this piece horizontally, and store off-season shoes in it. I'd love to have a place to store my sandals when it's too cold to wear them, or a space for my workout shoes and gear! Really, this eight-square storage piece can hold just about anything that you can get into the spaces, and then there's also extra space on top.

Features of the ClosetMaid Shoe Organizer

Fits in existing closets (3ft +)
Neatly organizes 8-16 pairs of shoes
Includes adjustable feet
Available for $39.99

All of these pieces are currently available in white and retail for between $29.99 and $49.99 at Target stores, and online. An Espresso finish is available for these pieces, only at Target.com. The fabric bins are available in a variety of sizes, and come in colors like Mocha and Brown. The bins retail from $6.99 to $9.99.

We love our new Closet Soultions pieces from ClosetMaid. Now I know where everything is, and the things in Balian's closet are well organized, and in view (or out of sight, if I want them to be). Having this system in place in B's closet makes picking his outfits for the week ahead out a breeze, as well as putting his laundry away. I actually enjoy going into his closet now, because I know that I won't be attacked by an avalanche of falling 'stuff.' These pieces are strong, durable, and handsome, and if I needed to move them by myself, I could. My favorite feature is that these pieces are stackable, and can be used together, or separately!

Want It? Buy It!

If you're needing a few good Closet Solutions, check out these great products by ClosetMaid (and their other fabulous products, too!) at Target stores, and at Target.com. To learn more about ClosetMaid, visit their website. ClosetMaid is social and would love to connect with you, so be sure to like and follow on Facebook and Twitter!

ClosetMaid Organizers - WhiteClosetMaid Floor Organizer - White quick info
ClosetMaid Shelf Organizer - White

Want It? Win It!

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at ClosetMaid, one very lucky MBP reader is going to win the mother of all closet storage giveaways! ClosetMaid is offering one winner their very own Closet Solutions Prize Pack, which includes: the ClosetMaid  Shoe Organizer, Floor Organizer, Shelf Organizer (all pieces in white finish), and two of each type of new fabric bin: Small Fabric Bin, Fabric Bin with Window, and Deep Fabric Bin. Just use the Rafflecopter entry form below to enter for your chance to win. Giveaway open to US residents, only.

Special thanks to the folks at ClosetMaid for allowing us to experience the ease and functionality of these wonderful new Closet Solutions, and for offering them as a giveaway to our awesome readers!

Good luck!


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Disclosure: Other than the above mentioned products, which I received directly from this sponsor for review purposes, I was not compensated for facilitating this review. All opinions expressed are my own. Your experience may differ. Mommy's Block Party and its team members are not responsible for prize fulfillment or shipment- this is the understood responsibility of the giveaway sponsor.

93 comments

  1. I don't have a dresser at the moment, so my clothing is either hanging up or stored in a tote. My shoes are just stacked up in the top of my closet. The Closet Solution organizers would be really useful for getting everything organized in my bedroom and closet.

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  2. I would use it in my daughter's closet. The rest of ours have some organization but hers is a mess

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  3. I would love to use this for my closet, my husband has more clothes than any man I know and it's taking up my space lol!

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  4. It would be hard to decide which room needs these most. I would say the 2 year old and 2 month olds room. They share so organizing is needed! But my closet is a close second!

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  5. My craft room need it the most.

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  6. I would definitely use this in our bedroom!

    Maureen
    maureen.tenney@gmail.com

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  7. This would be great for either bedroom or living room toy storage!

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  8. Craft storage would be good for this too! Best tips for closet storage is to find what works for you. Everyone has different needs so what works for one might not work for another.

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  9. I would use it in my boys room

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  10. These would be great in my bedroom closet!

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  11. My best closet/storage organizing tip is to keep like things together.

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  12. i would use it for my daughters room. i love to be organized and this would definitly organize her room!

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  13. I would use the shoe organizer in our entry and the shelf and floor organizers in my sons room.

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  14. We could chose many places for this, craft closet, sons closet, my closet or storage area

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  15. I would use them to organize my daughter's closet. She has shoes everywhere!

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  16. To help keep things from looking cluttered, we have tons of baskets and bins for storage and the kids' are labeled so they know where everything goes.

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  17. I'd love to use them in my kids room for toy/book organization!

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  18. I am so in need of organization in ALL of our closets...I think these seem like they'd be bet for mine and my hubby, but perhaps for the nursery too!!

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  19. still loving the idea of this!>

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  20. Still loving the idea of this, so I can get organized.

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  21. I really like this closet organizer. I am need of organizing closets and this would be great help in getting organized!

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  22. My best organizing tip is to organize by style and color.

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  23. my family and I are moving and I would use it in our new place

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  24. i would use this in my front hall way, everyone kicks off their shoes at front door and its a mess, this would help so much ty
    wcaligirl@gmail.com

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  25. i use baskets, plastic containers for kids crafts, pencils, crayons, etc. they are neat and in one place instead of a bunch of boxes and bags everywhere
    wcaligirl@gmail.com

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  26. I would certainly use them in my sons room for their shoes and toys angelgenius27(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  27. storage bins are great for seasonal storage like holiday decorations or winter/spring/summer/fall clothes angelgenius27(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. I would use this in our 'wardrobe room'. It's where we keep our clothes and shoes, etc., and this would be PERFECT for shoes and hats and other accessories!

    Thanks!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  29. My best organization/storage tip is to think vertically! There's a lot of space wasted along walls and on the backs of doors. A hanging shoe organizer works wonders for storing all kinds of things...certainly not just shoes!

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  30. I would use it in my bedroom closet. I have so many clothes and they are everywhere.

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  31. organizing my house this would come in handy.

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  32. Use shoe organizers to hold all kinds of things!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  33. I use lots of baskets to corral things!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  34. I'd love to FINALLY organize our "master" closets!

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  35. in my closet and as a show organizer

    thanks for the chance to win

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  36. I would use it to organize my closet, its like a huge mess in there and can never find anything.

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  37. I use shoe organizers in different rooms to hold lots of smallish things. It works for me!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  38. I would use it in my closet to help organize it, hate to say it but it could use a make over

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  39. My best tip is to go through your closet often and get rid of clothes that you haven't worn in a long time.

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  40. I'd use them to organized my sweaters and tshirts.

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  41. I think creatively and repurpose containers and organizers for specific items. Sometimes they can help in other areas very effectively!

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  42. Think vertically for small spaces!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  43. I would use it in my closet! I need something to organize my "no hang" items (boots, certian shirts/sweaters etc).

    Erin G

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  44. The best tip anyone ever gave me was hang all items in your closet with the hangers facing all the same way in January. Once you've worn the item, washed it and are hanging it back up place the hanger in the opposite direction. In Dec take everything with hangers facing the org direction to the thrift store. If you havent worn it in a year its time to donate it to make room!

    Erin G

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  45. I would use these closet organizers in my son's closet to organize his shoes, backpacks, blankets and everything else that is overflowing.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  46. talk my husband into cleaning it out

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  47. one room at a time im somewhat of a scatter brain so i start in one room and end up somewhere else and by the time i notice it looks like i havent gotten much done lol

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  48. I used Rubbermaid boxes and label them!

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  49. I would use it in my granddaughter's room.

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  50. I would use this unit downstairs, between the kitchen and the living room, to catch all the stuff that doesn't fit in the kitchen (cookbooks, waffle iron, serving dishes, etc.).

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  51. I would love to win this my closet is in major need of some organization.

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  52. I would use this in the kids room.

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  53. I would use them to store my little guy's toys in the living room!
    rebatink at gmail dot com

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  54. I would use it to store my little guy's toys in the living room!
    rebatink at gmail dot com

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  55. My best organization tip is to not let everything get out of hand by letting it go. Tidy a little each day and it won't be so overwhelming and then take 5 or 10 minutes each day to maintain the organization!
    rebatink at gmail dot com

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  56. I'm a college student in a dorm - I'd bring it with me to give me extra space!

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  57. I desperately need these in my bedroom closet. My shoeboxes are stacked up so high on the floor that they meet my hanging clothes!

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  58. I would use it to get MY closet in order it is such a mess and the storage space is so awkward

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  59. I'd use these in my teenage daughter's bedroom so she can store her flip-flops and work uniforms in them. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  60. Here's a closet tip I picked up somewhere along the way: Hang everything up with the hangers backwards. When you wear something and re-hang it, hang it with the hanger normally. At the end of the season, everything that's still on a backwards hanger was not used and should be considered for donation.

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  61. I would use these in my teen's bedroom closet. She is not very organized.

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  62. I would use them in my closet for my shoes

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  63. I would use the shoe organizer in my hall closet, the others in my bedroom closet :)

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  64. I would use this in my sons closet

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  65. I love clean closets and bins and buckets can be great!.

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  66. LOVE this! Great way to keep things off the ground and organized.

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  67. Here's a tip: The last time I re-did my spouse's closet, I hung the long-sleeved shirts separately from the short-sleeved shirts, and then arranged them by color. It made finding a shirt so much easier!

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  68. I'd use it in my closet, it needs some SERIOUS help!

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  69. Denise Vandenbusch BohmanApril 26, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    In the bedrooms because this house really doesn't have closets and this would be a great help.

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  70. I would use this in my daughter's room closet. She has so many shoes and stuff and this would be great to get some organization in there.

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  71. this would be great tks mhsimonton@nelsonvilletv.com

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  72. I would use this in my daughter's room in her closet. She has so many shoes and stuff that this would be great to get some organization in there.

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  73. I use this in our closets

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  74. I would use this in my kids bedroom closet.

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  75. I would love to win this so I can organize my closet. I have slanted roofs so my closet is slanted and hard to organize. This would help a lot! :)

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  76. I am struggling to organize my kids bedroom closet. toys/clothes/holiday decorations and shoes all go in there and it is out of control! this would be a miracle.

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  77. a googd organizational tip is to declutter by getting rid of the things you do not use.

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  78. I'd use it in the bathroom or the my closet
    kayleefaith1228@aol.com

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  79. I would use it in my living room or office.

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  80. I would use it in my living room or office.

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  81. I would use this in my son's room. He defiantly needs more storage and organization.

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  82. I would use it in my son's room. He could use my storage and organization.

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  83. I would use this to organize my sons clothes and shoes.

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  84. My husband needs this to get organized.

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  85. My husband coudl really use this for his clothes.

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  86. I put same/similar things in a box or container and label them :)

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  87. My 14 year old son needs help with organization.. He needs this like you wouldn't believe. His closet has stuff piled in the floor, shoved everywhere..

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  88. Not an original tip, but it's very helpful to hang a shoe organizer on the inside of the closet door. I use mine to hold all kinds of things as well as shoes--belts, hair dryer, the dog's brush...

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