Finding a Place to Store and Protect Your Paraphernalia: 8 Possibilities

Did you know that the average American home has over 300,000 items? Are you looking for a place to store your items instead of stacking them in your spare room?

In this article, explore your different options when it comes to storing items. Read on to explore these storage saving tips that’ll help you organize your items in no time.

1. What To Store in Your Attic or Basement?

For items that you only use once a year, consider storing them in your basement or attic. For example, this can mean project bins or holiday decorations. If you have a large amount of items, you might want to consider choosing between sheds vs shipping containers. 

You can also store items such as travel supplies like suitcases or bags. Or, kitchen supplies that you rarely use such as plates or dish sets.

2. Storage

If you’ve never considered storage, it’s a great way to condense the items in your home. There are various options, from a storage locker to a 10×15. 

For items such as wood, or items that will damage depending on the weather, you’ll want to consider climate-controlled units. If you’re storing items such as outdoor sports paraphernalia or a car, you can choose an outdoor unit.

3. Storing Documents

Much paraphernalia you’ll find around your home is paperwork. It’s a good idea to have a filing cabinet in order to go through and store all of your paperwork. Also, consider going paperless to save on space.

4. Camping Gear Storage

In the winter months, place camping gear and patio cushions into large Ziploc bags. Then they take up less space and can be stored in your garage or attic.

5. Storing Instruments

If you don’t have room, consider storing your items vertically. Create hooks on your wall by using plastic-coated hooks that you can buy from a hardware store. They’ll cost less than wall hangers you can buy from a music store.

6. Hardware Storage

If you have screws and other hardware that need a home, store them in small craft bags. You can put a hole in the bag and hang it on a pegboard. Then it’s easier to see what each item is instead of having to search through a drawer.

7. Under the Bed Drawers

Consider drawers that go underneath your bed. If you don’t have them, you can install them yourself. Place out-of-season clothes into these drawers or other items you won’t need.

8. Garage Shelves

In order to make space for extra items, consider placing shelves on your garage wall. Another option is to place shelving into a corner.

You can place different items on the shelves that are easy to grab and are out of the way. Some items you can store are oils, polishes, waxes, glues, etc. 

Finding a Place To Store Items

Now that you’ve explored a place to store different items, you should have a more organized home in no time. Would you like to read more lifestyle content? For everything from home to health, check out our other articles today.