1. Letting clothes sit in the dryer

If you don't remove them almost immediately, they will start to wrinkle. But here's something you might not know: Many dryers have an extended tumbling cycle that sporadically tumbles clothes to keep wrinkles from setting in. It's a feature worth looking into if you're not the type who can jump as soon as the dryer's buzzer sounds.

2. Forgetting to "shake and smooth"

Shaking out clothing and linens before folding will help your items lay flatter on the shelf. An extra shake keeps bath towels fluffy, and smoothing them out on a flat surface prevents the trim rumpling.

3. Overlooking the fabric

Forte's rule of thumb: Things that are slippery and hard to fold are probably best hung. This includes silk, polyester, and nylon fabrics. Knits and sturdy sweaters can easily be folded without fear of creasing.

4. Folding bras in half

If you fold them with one cup inside of the other, you risk messing up the shape and shifting the padding. Instead, nest them inside each other in a row, like you might see in a store.

5. Rolling socks into a ball

Balling socks can stretch out the ankle. For heavier socks (athletic socks or men's socks) put the two socks together and fold them in half.

6. Forgetting how something will look when you wear it

Every item of clothing is different, but when you fold, consider where you do and don't want creases. For example, don't fold sweaters or tops in half lengthwise. This will cause a crease to form right down the middle that will set in when you pile garments on top of each other.

7. Storing folded sweaters on a high shelf

It's a familiar scenario: You reach up high for your favorite sweater, and cause the whole stack to fall to the floor. Try a lower shelf, so you can hold the pile with your free hand as you pull out the top you want.