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Odds are that many of your small appliances aren’t used every dayor even every month.
If you have amudroom, place backpacks in a cubby or on hooks alongside coats and other items.
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Otherwise, hooks near your entry door or on the inside of your closet door work well.
Try hanging them together on the inside of a closet door for easy retrieval.
Comforters
Use a collapsible storage cube to store your comforters and quilts in the closet.
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The advantage of thestorage cubeis that it can be easily collapsed and folded when not in use.
Another option is to purchase a comforter storage bag.
Label them, wrap them up, and hang them on the hook.
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Documents
So much of household clutter is paper.
It’s easy to accumulate and once it does, it can be hard to get rid of.
Having a proper storage system is key.
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And, most important of all, throw out anything you don’t need to keep.
That way, you will keep pairs together.
Out of season, store flip flops in a plastic bin.
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Gift Wrap
There’s no shortage of ways to store gift wrap.
If there’s no room for that, try a galvanized bucket.
Square, galvanized buckets are space-saving and easy to clean.
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Handbags
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There are countless solutions for how to store bags.
Out-of-Season Clothes
Store hanging clothes in a covered garment rack in your basement or attic.
Store items that can be folded like sweaters and pants in plastic storage boxes.
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If space is a concern, use boxes that can slide under the bed.
Photos
Choose acid-free boxes and photo albums forstoring old photos.
Avoid photo albums with vinyl sleeves.
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Or, invest in a sturdy pot rack installed on your kitchen ceiling.
Reusable Grocery Bags
Keep a stash ofreusable bagsin your car.
Whenever you’re going grocery shopping, you’ll have them handy.
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Extra seeds still in seed packets or envelopes will slide perfectly into the sleeve of a photo album.
This also helps break the habit of scrolling on your phone while in bed late at night.
T-Shirts
Store t-shirtsfolded in a dresser.
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Organizing by category makes it easier for you to grab what you need when you’re getting dressed.
Another option is to use a sock organizer in your dresser.
When you have more than you need, donate them to your local homeless shelter.
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After cleaning, they will place your dress in a box specially made for storage.
Choose an acid-free box and wrap your dress in special archival tissue paper for preservation.
Wine
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You don’t need a wine cellar to store wine properly.
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Just know these rules: Keep it in a cool, dark place and store it sideways.
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