Choosing Storage Containers

When looking for the perfect storage container consider everything in a particular category you are wanting to store. Can you get all of it into one container? If the items are heavy, you may need two or more smaller bins. Do you need to see the contents? You may want labelled clear bins. However solid colours may be preferred, depending on the items.

Consider: How much space you have; measure before you go. What do you need to store? Test the stack-ability of the containers. How easy will they be to lift once they are filled?

When adding more items to your storage spaces always consider what you may no longer need, and keep the flow of in-and-out going.

 

 

Keep The Goal In Mind

Why are you getting organized? To have more time to yourself? Celebrating the next chapter of your life? Simplifying your life? What ever your reason, keep it in mind with every decision you make. If you are retiring, you won’t need ten suits any longer. If you are downsizing you won’t need china settings for twelve. With every thing you pick up ask yourself if it supports the goal in mind, then make the decision to keep it or let it go.

Packing Up After The Holidays

If you missed the Tip of The Week for December 4th, here is a variation of that. Now that you are packing up the holiday decorations for another year, make sure you love and use everything you are putting away. Did everything survive last year? Would you benefit from better packaging? Wrap lights so they are easy to access next time. Make sure your precious traditions survive another year.