Home Storage

Storage

Did you know that clutter can lead to higher anxiety levels, inability to sleep, and trouble concentrating? Even more, clutter can even make you less productive and make you more likely to lounge excessively on the couch.

It doesn’t matter if you own the most quaint studio or the largest mansion; an unorganized home can feel out of control. Smartly designed home storage solutions can ensure everything in your home has its place and make your entire home feel stylish and comfortable.

The Basics of Home Storage

The best way to improve storage in your home is to utilize unused space and define areas in your home. You can spruce up your home with these storage tips:

Create a designated space. If everything in your home has its own space, it is less likely to end up on your kitchen table.
Purchase multi-function pieces. Furniture with storage as part of the design allows you to maximize your space use.
Go electronic. Instead of keeping every piece of paper, bill, or note, switch to electronic copies of your important documents.
Optimize your drawers and cabinets. Large cabinets are useless if you don’t have the right type of shelving. Build custom cabinets and add partitions to drawers for organization
Baskets, boxes, and tubs. Instead of placing everything in a cabinet, add organization elements like baskets, so things don’t get lost.

Home storage upgrades are DIY-friendly, and many storage upgrades make the perfect weekend project. You can easily create custom pantries, build organized closets, and add shelving to your home’s living spaces.

Check out the resources and guides below for your next weekend project or to get inspiration to share with your contractor.

How to Transform Your Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets

Shaker cabinets' five-piece design makes them a popular, timeless choice for kitchens. Watch this video to learn how to transform cabinets to Shaker style.

Drawer Stops

If you've ever hastily opened a drawer only to have it fall out tossing its contents to your feet, you know how frustrating it can be to not have drawer stops. This tip should save you some from that frustration.

How to Install Closet Shelving

Watch this video to find out how to add additional wood shelving to a closet.

5 Ways to Enhance and Organize a Pantry

Organizing a pantry and giving it some style will make this space not just functional, but also efficient and visually pleasing. Follow these tips to make the most of your pantry.

Bedroom closet with cubby holes for shoes and racks to hang shirts and jackets

9 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Storage

Does your home feel cluttered? These storage solutions will keep things organized, accessible and out of sight!

How to Wax Drawer Guides

Drawers with wooden drawer guides often stick with age or changes in humidity. To smooth things out apply wax to the contacting surfaces and then lightly dust with cornstarch. Reapplication may be necessary with excessive use.

In a Simple Solutions segment on an episode of Today's Homeowner, Joe Truini demonstrates how to level and space a shelf.

Hang Perfectly Level Shelves Every Time with This Trick

When hanging a shelf, rather than screw it directly to the wall, try using the keyhole slots that are mounted on the back of each bracket.

How to Make DIY Floating Shelves

These DIY floating shelves expand your kitchen's storage and enhance its design without overpowering the space. Best of all? They're easy to make.

White frameless kitchen hanging cabinets with full overlay doors.

Homeowner’s Guide to Cabinet Hinges

Choosing the right cabinet hinge can be a daunting task, with many different options available, depending on the type of cabinets and doors you have. Read our homeowner's cabinet hinge guide to help you decide which kind of hinge is right for your cabinets.

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