Saturday, March 30, 2013

Need More Space To Store Your Stuff?

By Lani Hudson


With the many things that you have accumulated through the years along with the personal belongings of everyone else in your household, you're now in dire need of extra space in your home. But the challenge is that you do not have the time and money yet for a renovation. Thanks to these simple, practical solutions, you can still enjoy a more organized, cozy home without having to spend a lot.

Look around your house to spot any space or corner that can serve as additional storage for your things. There might be a blank wall in the lounge room where you can mount open shelves for items that are worth displaying like souvenirs from your previous trips and the best family photos that you have. Invest in boxes that come with lids where you can tidily organize photos and small knick knacks so they won't clutter the tops of desks or kitchen counters.

Double duty furnishings are the perfect choice for small spaced interiors. Not only do they provide space-saving solutions at home, they also allow you to save money given that you'll be spending for one item that will serve two purposes. Choose beds with pull-out drawers underneath which you can use to store bed sheets, blankets or clothes. If you don't have yet a coffee table, you can purchase those ottoman stools that have a built-in storage element. You not only get instant extra seating, but likewise a place to hide a multitude of stuff.

Gather all your things and decide which you want to keep, throw, and give away or sell. You can hold a yard sale for your friends and neighbors who might find something that you don't want to use or keep anymore. Include here old clothes, shoes, dinner ware, busted appliances or musical instruments, or your kids' outgrown toys and books. The fun part here is making some money while freeing up and enjoying additional space at home. Don't forget to schedule the sale on a weekend when a lot of people are not at work or in school.

For things that you just cannot give up easily but cannot be accommodated in your home due to limited room available, self storage facilities are your best bet. Think of these storage space solutions as the extension of your home where you can keep important things that you do not use too often. Examples are seasonal home decors, special-occasion clothes, or any item that holds a sentimental value to you and your family.




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