Keeping things in storage isn’t hard. You just throw them into a box and stuff them away where you don’t need to look at them. But well planned storage makes it simple to get the things back out again. Here’s a few examples of the best ways to keep your things in different parts of the home.
If you have enough room in the closet to keep some extra boxes of clothes, or toys, or anything else, I find it convenient to have some sort of stackable boxes that won’t slide around on top of each other and potentially fall over. It makes them easy to stick in the closet in the first place, and easy to get back out when I need them again, without risking dropping anything on my toe. And I like my toes. I had some trouble with this when I got containers with slick tops, and I’ll never make that mistake again.
If you’re keeping things in the garage, on the other hand, moving them around isn’t such a big issue, so you can probably get larger boxes. In fact, getting some plastic storage bins that are too big might not be a bad idea – you can just put it into the corner or against the wall, put whatever you need into it, seal it up, and not think about it at all, like a large airtight chest. That’s the big draw for plastic storage in the garage, and it helps keep things clean.
These are just a couple examples that are applicable in other rooms too. Attics would need smaller boxes most likely, while anything outside can probably be a big bigger. Having a clear container helps remind you of what’s inside the bins, so you don’t need to open anything too. For more tips like this, be sure to visit my blog, Storage Artist!