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Showing posts with label storage in London Ontario. Show all posts
Showing posts with label storage in London Ontario. Show all posts
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Saturday, 1 March 2014
Home Storage Tips and Tricks
When you first move into your new home, you wonder how you are going to fill up the large, empty 
space. Pretty soon life takes over — and before you know it, you are wondering where all of that space went.
If you find yourself struggling to find room to store everything you’ve accumulated over the years, see if these storage options might work for you.
Do An Audit
Before you invest a lot of time deciding where things should go, look through your closet, files and drawers to determine what can be thrown or given away. For clothes, it is a good rule of thumb to get rid of items that you have not worn in more than 12 months.
A lot of your household financial documents and papers may be available online through the provider company’s website. If that is the case, discard old financial statements or bills that you can more easily access electronically. Invest in a paper shredder for these documents to protect your identity and accounts.
It is very easy to allow cabinets and drawers to become cluttered over time, especially when you have to do a quick cleaning of your home when you have surprise visitors. Declutter those drawers periodically to keep from accumulating outdated flyers, menus, magazines and newspapers. This will open them up so you can store more day-to-day items that you need to quickly reach.
Buy Furniture That Doubles as Storage
If you are looking to replace old, worn-out furniture in your home, buy pieces that also can serve as storage. Consider a coffee table that has drawers or an ottoman that can open up and double as a spot to store your blankets.
Make Use of Wasted Square Footage
In closets and in the kitchen,use all of the space that is available to you. Often home owners are giving up valuable square footage if they don’t install cabinets or shelves that go up to the ceiling. Store items that are either out of season or that are rarely accessed — such as holiday decorations — on the higher shelves where they are out of the way. This will free up the lower shelves to allow you to get to the things that you use on a regular basis.
Bed Risers
By simply raising the height of your bed a few more inches, you can gain a lot more storage space that is also hidden away. Bed risers can be found in home design and improvement stores in different shapes, styles, textures and colors to complement your current bedroom furniture. They are inexpensive and not only give you added storage space, but will also give your bedroom a new look.
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space. Pretty soon life takes over — and before you know it, you are wondering where all of that space went.If you find yourself struggling to find room to store everything you’ve accumulated over the years, see if these storage options might work for you.
Do An Audit
Before you invest a lot of time deciding where things should go, look through your closet, files and drawers to determine what can be thrown or given away. For clothes, it is a good rule of thumb to get rid of items that you have not worn in more than 12 months.
A lot of your household financial documents and papers may be available online through the provider company’s website. If that is the case, discard old financial statements or bills that you can more easily access electronically. Invest in a paper shredder for these documents to protect your identity and accounts.
It is very easy to allow cabinets and drawers to become cluttered over time, especially when you have to do a quick cleaning of your home when you have surprise visitors. Declutter those drawers periodically to keep from accumulating outdated flyers, menus, magazines and newspapers. This will open them up so you can store more day-to-day items that you need to quickly reach.
Buy Furniture That Doubles as Storage
If you are looking to replace old, worn-out furniture in your home, buy pieces that also can serve as storage. Consider a coffee table that has drawers or an ottoman that can open up and double as a spot to store your blankets.
Make Use of Wasted Square Footage
In closets and in the kitchen,use all of the space that is available to you. Often home owners are giving up valuable square footage if they don’t install cabinets or shelves that go up to the ceiling. Store items that are either out of season or that are rarely accessed — such as holiday decorations — on the higher shelves where they are out of the way. This will free up the lower shelves to allow you to get to the things that you use on a regular basis.
Bed Risers
By simply raising the height of your bed a few more inches, you can gain a lot more storage space that is also hidden away. Bed risers can be found in home design and improvement stores in different shapes, styles, textures and colors to complement your current bedroom furniture. They are inexpensive and not only give you added storage space, but will also give your bedroom a new look.
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Thursday, 6 February 2014
Before you Pack your Container
We all have items that need to be stored, so what do we do? Do we get a box, throw the stuff in, and cram it into any space we can find? We can do this if we don't care what actually happens to the contents of the storage container, but if you'd like your storage to remain intact, you'll need to put just a little more effort into your packing.
Pick the Right Container
Choosing the right type of container for your storage makes a big difference in how protected your items will be. Choose the right size, color, and be sure to check out the handles and lid. Remember that the light empty container may not be so easy to move once it is filled with your stuff. If one large container will be too heavy, choose several smaller ones instead.
Clear the Clutter From the Storage
It's amazing what we think we need to store. Once you've gathered all the items that need to be packed, go through them again and weed out any items that can be thrown away, given away, or actually used. Don't be afraid to get rid of unnecessary items in order to have room for the stuff you really need to store.
Create a Packing List
Even with a label, it's a good idea to make a more detailed packing list for your storage containers. Right brief descriptions on a list and put copies in your household notebook, in the box itself, and in your files. These lists will be helpful not only when you need something out of the box, but also for insurance purposes. Be sure to update the lists when you change out storage container contents. Lists of the contents of your holiday boxes can also go in your Holiday Planning Notebook.
Pack the Container
Packing the container carefully will allow you to prevent damage, and maximize your space. Group like items together. Don't be afraid to pack a smaller container inside a larger box if it will help consolidate and sort smaller items. For some really great packing tips, check out About's Guide to Moving, Diane Schmidt's, Complete Packing Tips.
Label and Store The Container
Label each container once it is packed up neatly, and your packing list is complete. A good system is to label each container with a number that corresponds to a number written on the top of its packing list. If you want to add additional labels, (Christmas garland, baby girl size 6months, etc.) you can do that as well. Having a number that corresponds with a packing list will help you find items quickly.
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