No Wasted Space

Here's your 33rd tip: Give New Life to Storage Items

When beginning an organizing project it is important to think outside of the box. Don't be afraid to give new life to storage items you might not typically choose for projects.

-Fishing tackle boxes are great for craft supplies, and are lightweight and durable.

-Plastic dish pans are the perfect size for most standard bookshelves and can hold varieties of items, and are extremely inexpensive.

-Dresser drawers often fit well under beds and stairwells to take advantage of awkward or unused storage locations.

-The durable plastic bags in which comforters and blankets are sold make great soft-sided storage items for anything from holiday décor to seasonal clothes.

Don't just go and buy every plastic storage box you can find. Instead, think outside the box and bring new life to household items.

Here's your 31st tip: Help Kids Learn How to Organize

Kids' bedrooms are often cluttered with toys, school items, and anything they can drag through the door. Help them to conquer the clutter by setting them up for success with functional storage.

-Instead of one large toy box in which small parts are easily lost, invest in several smaller ones.

-Have kids help sort their items into like piles and put in separate bins, boxes, or totes.

-Label all containers or use clear containers for younger children who can't read labels yet.

-Use fish nets or pet nets to keep stuffed animals off of the floor.

-String coordinating ribbons from the tops of shelves and use clothespins to attach artwork.

Encourage kids to keep the space organized. When they know there is a special place for each item it will be easier for them to maintain.

Here's your 26th tip: Grow Great Garden Storage Spaces

Gardening and lawn maintenance can be easier when you take time to organize your tools and supplies.

-Use nails and hooks to hold tools such as trowels, rakes, and shovels. If you have a shed or garage available, install a piece of lattice or peg board for easier hook hanging.

-Use extra flower pots as storage space for pruners, gloves, or fertilizer sticks.

-Attach a leather or canvas tool belt to the outside of a bucket.
Use the tool pockets for gardening tools and the bucket to carry supplies such as kneeler pads or pots.

-When storing pots over the colder months, layer plastic or garbage bags between them to prevent them from sticking together.

Digging in the dirt will be even more fun when you have grown great garden storage spaces and can find all of the right tools and supplies.