My Organized Biz

When you’re organizing your space, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There are a lot of choices out there. Just a quick glance into The Container Store can give you more options than you ever thought were possible.

So how do you decide what to use? There are binders, magazine files, stacking trays, vertical desktop organizers, file cabinets, shoe boxes, regular boxes.

First, you need to look at your needs. What types of items do you plan to store? For how long?

What items do you have on hand? Will they work for your storage needs? Just because a magazine file is made for magazines doesn’t mean you have to use it that way. I use some of mine to store paper and printer supplies because they fit nicely on the shelf above my desk.

I use a small, upright stacker for stamps and address labels. You could use yours for bills that need to be paid. What about binders? You can use them for long-term storage or items that you refer to frequently. Or both.

File boxes are generally suited to longer-term storage, since they’re not as easy to access as other types of storage. Evaluate how often you need to retrieve things and where you’ll store them.

The key is to adapt items to suit your style. There’s nothing wrong with changing things up and inventing a new way of using your storage. What items have you adapted from their original use? Do you only use something for its “designated” use? How do you decide which items to use, and for what?

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