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 The Basics - Evaluate potential storage options
- Plan ahead by assigning specific uses to cupboards, closets, shelves, and drawers - sporting equipment, games and puzzles, office supplies, etc. Label them for a week or two until everyone gets used to the new locations.
- Prioritize storage by placing often-used items in the most convenient locations. Infrequently used items should be placed in less accessible spots, such as top shelves, rear corners of closets, the attic or basement.
- Categorize your stuff. For instance, keep all holiday and seasonal decorations together, all sports equipment in one corner of the garage, and all tools by the workbench.
- Hold a family "clear out" day twice a year where you declutter, reorganize, and sell, give away or donate unneeded items.
- Hide what's unattractive either behind closed doors or inside something else.
- Identify and label all storage boxes and bins.
- Anticipate future storage needs (for files, photographs, books, etc.) by leaving some empty space.
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