Space Savers
By Mariette Mifflin, About.com Guide to Housewares / Appliances
Space savers come in a wide variety of types and styles to optimize storage capacity in your home. But before you look for space savers, organize what you have, then it will be easier to detect just where you need to increase space.
Organize Your Existing Space
First, organize your kitchen and home. This will allow you to de-clutter, downsize if you need to, organize it so you can find it when required, and make it possible to detect exactly where you need to save space. The overall goal, of course, is to make your kitchen and home more efficient.
- Step 1: Organize the Gadget Drawer
- Step 2: Organize the Spice Cupboard
- Step 3: Organize the Junk Drawer
- Step 4: Organize the Plastics Cupboard
- Step 5: Organize the Pantry
Maximize Existing Storage Space
Once organized, buying economical cabinet organizers or utilizing alternative storage options may be sufficient to not only keep your stored goods organized, but may even increase your storage capacity to allow for new products. It will also make your workspace less congested.
- Maximize Flatware Storage
- Food Storage Containers - Freshness & Convenience
- Cabinet Organizers
- Top Products to Store & Organize
- Calphalon Canisters - Organize Food Storage
- Smart Spin Storage Systems
- Pot Racks - Handy Cookware Storage
- Two-Tiered Cabinet Lazy Susans
- Kitchen Storage & Trash Bin Combo
- Folding Tables - Practical Solutions
- China & Stemware Storage Solutions
- Compact Laundry Units
- Multi-Function Appliances
- Safe Knife Storage
Add More Storage Capacity
While the ultimate goal is to save space, it's often necessary to add more storage capacity in order to save space where it really matters. Time to find a spot to add a shelf, pantry or other form of storage unit.
