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Many people experience storage dilemmas, especially when it comes to keeping their cabinets neat and organized. Whether you’re running out of storage space or having a hard time preventing the clutter from piling up, never fear. Thanks to the tips provided below, you can increase the capacity of any kind of cabinet, may it be your cupboard, wardrobe, media console, book shelf, or medicine cabinet.
Toss out duplicate or unnecessary items
This is a must-do when trying to free up space in any kind of storage cabinet. Nobody needs more than one tube of toothpaste or five different purple sweaters. Trim your belongings down to the essentials and you’ll find that organizing other items becomes easier to manage.
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Reduce
Get rid of packaging or anything that makes items bulkier. For instance, put seasonal items like thick sweaters and comforters in vacuum sealed bags to free up space in your closet. You can also start using more compact containers that don’t take up unnecessary gaps, such as over-the-door shoe organizers instead of shoeboxes.
Use the right tools
Look for storage products that fit your exact needs. You can either go the DIY route or pick out organizing tools that increase the amount of items your cabinets can hold. Try drawer inserts, lazy Susans, shelf risers, plate racks, tension rods, as well as making use of the back of doors for magnets, pins, or hooks.
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Prioritize frequently used items
Finally, learn to prioritize. Keep the stuff you use on a daily basis in front and put seasonal or less-used items in the back of your storage cabinets. This won’t just help you find things with ease, but also allows you to keep your cabinets more organized.
Do you have other helpful tips on keeping storage cabinets neat and organized? Share them with us; we’d love to hear from you!