What's the new clutter dilemma sweeping homes across the country?
Stacks of unused storage containers! Learn how to make smart storage choices and avoid
impulse box, bin and folder buys! The next time you walk into the organizing department of your favorite store, stop
yourself if the urge to purchase something overwhelms you. Those pretty containers look
nice on the shelf, but can you really use them? Or will they create more clutter and
chaos?
Here are some tips that will help you make smart purchases, bring order to your
environment and eliminate unnecessary stacks of storage stuff.
Storage Do's
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Select an organizing project. Then work the magic formula: Eliminate what you don't need, categorize the items you plan to keep and decide how to organize those categories.
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Before you go shopping, make sure you have room for those containers you want to bring home. The most ignored space is at the top of your closets. Take a look at your hall closet, clothes closet, panty, mudroom closet and storage cupboards. See a huge space between the top shelf and the ceiling? A simple wood brace placed on each side of the closet and a piece of raw lumber will give you the extra space you need for storage.
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