HELPFUL HOUSEHOLD HINTS
STORAGE & ORGANIZING
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To organize the kitchen pantry storage, use clear-plastic tote boxes. Tall things go toward the back, shortest in front. Things stay put, and all of it can be seen at a glance. A bonus is that unpacking for winter is a snap because it's all packed and ready to go into the house. Smaller plastic boxes work well in the bathroom.  Some novel uses for eyeglass cases. Staple old eyeglass cases wherever you need to keep items handy. One can on each side of the table for pens and pencils and one can be positioned by the desk for scissors, a ruler, etc. Another one can be put in the bathroom by the sink for the toothpaste, a thermometer, etc. Put one by both the driver's and passenger's seats, and one on each side of the bed for---you guessed it---eyeglasses. Weed It Out: To make more storage space in your kitchen, you may only need to do some sorting and rearranging. A good way to start is by weeding out duplicate items and objects you don't use. If you have trouble getting rid of certain things, ask yourself these questions: Have I used this item in the last year? If not, does it have any sentimental or monetary value? If not, will it come in handy someday? Hang It Up: Hanging storage saves a lot of space. Many kitchen items are hangable -pots and pans, pot holders, cups, and small utensils. Pegboard works great for this purpose. It can be cut to any size and attached to any flat surface, including walls and cabinet doors, inside or out. To keep your pegboard in order, use chalk to trace an outline of each object so you know where it goes when you're done using it. Use the Refrigerator: Your fridge can be used for more than just keeping food cold. Attach magnetic hooks to hang up small utensils and other items. The fridge also makes a great message center. Affix magnetic backing to a pad of paper and pen, so you can leave notes for family members or jot down your grocery list.   
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