Time to get your life together!
These are the quick, cheap
tips that don’t entail remodeling or custom-building expensive furniture
pieces to gain precious storage space.
tips that don’t entail remodeling or custom-building expensive furniture
pieces to gain precious storage space.
6. Attach Magnetic Spice Racks to the Side of Your Fridge
Aaron Williamson
7. Utilize Wall Space to Hang Utensils
11. Attach Undershelves in a Cabinet to Take Advantage of Vertical Space
14. Label Your Hangers
A good idea if you have multiple items of similar-looking clothing.
20. Use Command Hooks to Hang Jewelry on the Inside of a Closet Door
Command hooks are sticky adhesive hooks that require no screws or nails.
21. Store Shoes with One Facing Forwards and the Other Facing Backwards
You’ll use less space this way. This
works most efficiently when the forward toe is the right shoe and the
backward toe, the left.
works most efficiently when the forward toe is the right shoe and the
backward toe, the left.
22. Cut Up a Pool Noodle and Place in Boots to Keep Them Upright
Keep your boots from falling over in your closet and taking up valuable floor space.
26. Store Your Hair Appliances with PVC Pipe Attached to the Inside of a Cabinet
Or you could use a paper towel holder if you’re paranoid about glass falling and breaking.
30. Put a Shelf Over Your Bathroom Door for the Stuff You Don’t Need Regular Access To
Cleaning supplies, extra towels, bulk items, etc.
33. Make a Pressing Surface to Replace Your Ironing Board
No more unruly ironing board! Get the instructions here.
35. Put Washer and Dryer on a Shelf
Take advantage of vertical storage by using the space BELOW the washer and dryer. You could also install drawers.
39. Separate Nails, Screws, Batteries and Other Small Items in Jars
Nail the lids to a bottom of a shelf and screw the jars in.
These tips also work for art supplies, toys, or tools.
41. Coffee Canisters to Store Yarn
This crafter
cemented the cans together, and then reinforced them by taping strips
of cardboard to the back. The structure is then nailed to the wall.
cemented the cans together, and then reinforced them by taping strips
of cardboard to the back. The structure is then nailed to the wall.
42. Use the IKEA Grundtal System to Organize Crafts
This IKEA series is normally reserved for kitchenware, but it looks modern and can store ribbons and jars for art supplies as well.
44. Choose an Ottoman with Storage
You can keep extra game controllers, remote controllers, and other random things in here.
45. Put Unsightly DVDs in Boxes
A DVD is 8”x6” so choose a box with the right dimensions.
49. Mark and Label Everything!
Use chalkboard paint labels to mark reusable containers.
50. Cut Up Shoe Holders and Attach to the Inside of Cabinets for Extra Organization
Not the most attractive solution, but it’s out of plain view. And you can label them with a sharpie or stickers.
52. Repurpose!
Reuse paint cans, tins, mason jars,
and plastic containers to store small things. There are so many creative
ways to repurpose them. Shown: paint cans covered in fabric.
and plastic containers to store small things. There are so many creative
ways to repurpose them. Shown: paint cans covered in fabric.
Paint yogurt containers and use as office supply holders. You can also follow this tutorial on how to remove the print on plastic containers.
