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Storage Solutions

March 31st, 2010

Having problems finding storage solutions? Clear out clutter in your home by making the most out of the natural storage spaces. Sounds too easy? Actually all you need to do is look around and see what still needs a place. At the end of the day your home is full of hidden storage possibilities, you just need to look around. For starters consider some of our great ideas for storage solutions.

  1. Clear Out—Move your everyday flatware into boxes in order to free up space in your kitchen drawers. Relocate larger utensils into wall-mounted baskets or bins.
  2. Climb the Walls—Create shelves that reach from floor-to-ceiling for books and collectibles to make the most space of your hallway.
  3. Check your Coat—Mount pegs on your wall, creating hooks for your everyday jackets. By doing this you will free up space in your closet for the seasonal gear.
  4. Role Play—Create an organizer from an old bureau. Create space for your mittens, hats and running shoes by dividing your drawers. Use smaller top drawers for on-the-go essentials.

For more ideas on storage solutions, look at our tips at Point Click Home.

DIY Storage Solutions

DIY Storage Bins

March 17th, 2010

When trying to decorate your home interior and looking for new storage ideas, think DIY Storage Bins. By turning plain plastic bins into wheeled containers you’ll kill two birds with one stone. This storage solution is a way to pack away things you don’t want laying around. Many styles of decorative storage bins can be used for this organization solution. Look around for plastic storage bins you have laying around and transform them into space management collectors.

A crafter will need the following for this storage idea:

  • large plastic storage bins,
  • tape measure,
  • hand held drill with bits,
  • cotton fabric,
  • chalk marking pencil,
  • scissors,
  • iron and ironing board
  • decoupage medium,
  • foam paintbrush,
  • awl,
  • heavy twine or rope,
  • four plastic wheels and
  • mounting hardware.

Click here for how-to instructions on making this decorative storage bin.

DIY Storage bin

DIY Storage Bin

Clear out clutter problems by implementing your home’s natural storage spaces. Wouldn’t it be great to have all your things neatly placed in your home. Make your own home storage. Now you can by following our storage solution ideas.

  • CLEAR OUT Move everyday flatware into a handsome wooden box or a country crock to free up kitchen drawer space for less-frequently used tools and gadgets.
  • CHECK YOUR COAT Mount a sturdy peg rack or a series of three-pronged hooks on the wall to get everyday jackets out of the closet. Utilize the vacated space for seasonal gear.
  • TAKE THE STAIRS The space under a staircase can easily be converted to a small closet. Even left open, it’s the ideal spot to add built-in shelves or park a chest or trunk.
  • SLEEP TIGHT Built-in drawers and cabinets around a platform bed store extra bedding or clothes—and leave no room for dust bunnies!

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Home Storage Ideas

Home Storage Ideas

Genius Organizing Products

March 10th, 2010

Need clever ideas on how to stash your things or keep your stuff organized? Doesn’t it feel great when you’ve found that perfect organizer that solves all of your clutter problems?  We’ve done all the hard work for you and found some of the best space savers so you can get a little extra square footage out of your home.

  • Three Tier Espresso Mesh Cart–The cart is perfect for a home office, but the wooden frame makes it homey enough to include in any room. $49.99 at lnt.com
  • Rubbermaid Wood Shoe Cubby–This shoe cubby fits into the bottom of most closets and keeps shoes from straying. $36.98 at lowes.com

Come see how we organize your stuff in stylish, smart cubbies, racks, shelves, and other storage products.

Storage Solution

Storage Solution

Get organized fast with our expert advice on Best Organizing Products from Woman’s Day. Get organized quickly with these great clutter-busting products:

  • Kid’s Room–No matter how many shelves are in their room, chances are they’re not going to use them. Toy Hammocks hang across any corner, storing large numbers of stuffed animals on otherwise unused wall space. Dream Baby Corner Hammock and Toy Chain, $15.99; Target.com
  • Laundry Room–Where does that leave the iron, the starch, the pre-treaters, the clothes still to be washed or yet to be folded? Try the  3-Pocket Hamper. This way it’s easy to grab a color and do a load.” Hamper Tote – 3 Section Laundry Organizer in White, $39.99; Organize.com
  • Kitchen–The biggest clutter culprits in this room are those small items with no obvious home—lids, napkins, papers, pens, etc. Consider Rubbermaid Undershelf Drawer, Rubbermaid Under Shelf Basket, $16.98; Walmart.com or Lid Maid Lid Holder–This 3″-wide plastic tray sits in the bottom of a cabinet and slides out easily so you can grab and go. Lid Maid Lid Holder, $12.99; SpaceSavers.com

For more on these innovative storage solutions, come visit Woman’s Day.

Organizing Products

Organizing Products

Try one of our many storage solutions to bring organization to your hectic life. From so many storage ideas let Woman’s Day make things a little easier. Here are some suggestions.

  • Get a Grip on Gardening Gear–canvas garden storage cart by Jobar International has wheels and holds everything you need for working on the yard. Rolling Rolling Garden Storage Cart with Canvas Pouch, $25.99; Organize.com
  • Better Your Bedroom–store linens, towels or any other items neatly within these containers and just slide them under the bed until needed. Our Underbed Boxes, Prices start at $9.99; ContainerStore.com

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Organization Solutions

Organization Solutions

Kitchen Organizing Tips

February 24th, 2010

Discover new and practical organization ideas and organization solutions for your kitchen from the experts at Woman’s Day. A professional tells you how to organize and help keep your kitchen clear of clutter. We all know how the busiest are in the home has always been the kitchen. But now it’s easier than ever to keep it organized with these great kitchen storage solutions.

  • Start by giving the space a good cleaning and wiping down the insides of drawers and cabinets.
  • Take inventory of all your appliances and gadgets making sure you don’t have duplicates of anything.
  • Make sure you get rid of anything expired or what you no longer need.
  • As you go through what you have, you will be rid of any excess.

1} EASY ADD-ONS Chrome-coated wire shelves mounted over a range or cooktop bring tools and seasonings to the heart of the meal-prep zone.

2} CUT CORNERS Look for revolving and swing-out shelving that make the best kitchen storage idea.

3} MIND THE GAP Here, because a few inches separated drawer units in a corner arrangement near the sink, a vertical gap became a perfect home storage idea making slide-out towel bars. A similar narrow space could be equipped to store trays.

Browse through these easy organizing add-ons to help you with kitchen storage ideas.

Kitchen Organizing Tips

Kitchen Organizing Tips

Decorative Storage Bins

February 19th, 2010

When trying to decorate your home interior and looking for new storage ideas, think DIY Decorative Storage Bins. By turning plain plastic bins into wheeled containers you’ll kill two birds with one stone. Look around for plastic storage bins you have laying around and transform them into chic clutter collectors.

A crafter will be at a beginners skill level when creating this storage idea and will need:

  • large plastic storage bins,
  • tape measure,
  • hand held drill with bits,
  • cotton fabric,
  • chalk marking pencil,
  • scissors,
  • iron and ironing board
  • decoupage medium,
  • foam paintbrush,
  • awl,
  • heavy twine or rope,
  • four plastic wheels and
  • mounting hardware.

Click here for how-to instructions on making this decorative storage bin.

Decorative Storage Bins

Decorative Storage Bins

Most of us in the northern hemisphere experience extreme cold during the long winter months. Those who are fortunate enough to have the luxury of a fireplace in their homes, know that nothing quite defrosts our frozen digits and hearts quicker than some time in front of a warm, cozy fire.

One definite thorn in the side of fireplace owners everywhere is the troublesome task of storing their firewood. Many just throw it in a pile in the backyard and some even take the time to throw a tarp over that pile but with the gale force winds, and snow, that is not the most effective way to keep your wood fresh.

The easiest way to solve this problem is to simply buy a large plastic tub with a top that fastens securely. Depending on how much firewood you are attempting to store you may obviously need more than one. A nice plastic container will keep most of the bugs and the weather out so that your wood will burn properly when you need it most.

Read more about storage ideas on WomansDay.com.

Make Your Own Storage Solutions

January 25th, 2010

Remember to stow your belongings away in style. Where you keep your things is the secret to successful storage solutions. Cleverly putting your things in its proper place is the wisest thing to do and will help you keep things in order with fashion sense. There is closed storage ideas for those who want to keep things tucked away and open storage ideas for those who would rather keep things in not-so plain sight. All of our organization ideas are easy and costs nothing when you make practical use of things you can buy inexpensively. Be selective and be creative.

Hardworking Wall Shelves combine practicality with fashion. Store low-priority items up high in labeled boxes, file papers in easy-to-grab binders and display everyday essentials in cups and baskets—all purchased or painted in shades of energizing colors.

Storage Solutions

Storage Solutions

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