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Parenting - Creative Storage Solutions
Creative Storage Solutions
by: Rachel Paxton
When the things in your home start crowding in around you
and you're short on cash, it's time to come up with some
creative storage solutions. Don't be afraid to think "out
of the box". You're the only one who has to know where
everything is stored.
- A cedar chest can be used for blanket storage. I don't
have enough cupboard space for blankets, and they all fit
nicely in the chest. The chest also doubles as a coffee
table in the living room. The blankets are easily accessible
and can easily be folded up and put away at a moment's notice.
- My daughter and I found an old apple crate (fruit labels
still attached) with a shelf built into it at a yard sale
for about $5. The crate is a great storage area for books
and doubles as a nightstand.
- An old china cupboard displays dishes I didn't want to
hide away in the kitchen cupboards and also provides extra
storage space for linens and silverware. This cabinet was
found neglected in grandma's basement and was brought back
to life with a little sanding and new paint. It is now a
beautiful addition to our dining room.
- Large plastic containers are great for organizing kids'
rooms. My daughter had a lot of "stuff" stashed
all over her room, and we gathered it all up and put all
her arts and crafts supplies in one big container, and her
writing materials in another. Homework is organized in a
plastic container set up as a file organizer, organized
by subject.
- Look outside for creative storage ideas. We had to clean
out our spare bedroom and had no idea where to put our camping
equipment. We don't have a garage or a shed, so an old camper
shell turned out to be the perfect solution. All our camping
gear fit into it with room to spare, freeing up more room
in the house.
- Organize seasonal decorations in large plastic containers.
Plastic wears better than cardboard and if you buy similarly
sized containers, they will stack easily and be easy to
store.
- A long flat underbed-type plastic storage container is
great for organizing holiday gift wrap. With the wrapping
paper I store scissors, tape, gift bags, ribbon, bows, and
extra cards. This container fits perfectly under one of
our living room couches and all my gift-giving supplies
are together in one place!
- Shop for furniture that doubles as extra storage space.
We bought a cabinet for my husband's 55 gallon aquarium
and the entire bottom part of the cabinet is open for approximately
six feet of additional storage space.
About The Author
Rachel Paxton is a freelance writer and mom who is the
author of What's for Dinner?, an e-cookbook containing more
than 250 quick easy dinner ideas. For recipes, tips to organize
your home, home decorating, crafts, and more, visit Creative
Homemaking at http://www.creativehomemaking.com.
Email: rachel@creativehomemaking.com
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