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Tension rods aren’t just for shower curtains or window treatments.
They’re an easy-to-install and budget-friendly solution for help organizing and de-cluttering your home.
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Joanna Wirickis an organization expert and content creator.
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Tension rods are a great way to use the vertical space as storage.
Mount one on the wall to store frequently used kitchen items.
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“Combine [tension rods] with S-hooks,” says Joanna Wirick, organization expert.
“Hang small baskets or utensils from a tension rod in the kitchen for added organization.”
Organize a Kitchen Drawer
Tension rods are a great alternative to drawer dividers.
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If you have a deepkitchendrawer, store nonperishable items in plastic containers.
Use tension rods to evenly separate and keep items secure.
Another way you could use tension rods in the kitchen is in the cabinet under the sink.
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“Use a tension rod inside a kitchen or bathroom cabinet to hang spray bottles,” Wirick says.
“This keeps them off the bottom of the cabinet and creates more space.”
Store Shoes
A home’s entryway or closet can quickly become cluttered with shoes.
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To help keep things organized and clutter-free,store shoeson a rack.
Tension rods are a great way to add shelving for shoe storage to an existing bench.
plant the rods close together to store most shoes or far apart to hang heels on.
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This keeps your space organized and clutter-free.
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