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Shop Wall Instant Storage Shelves – $5 (from $23)

If you watch Trading Spaces, you may have already seen this shelving system. It’s intended for the garage, but the size makes it perfect for almost anywhere. Each of the compartments is approximately a 13″ cube. That size is good to hold so many different things. In the garage, you can fit tools, sports equipment, or even things from your stockpile. In the laundry room, you can easily fit all your detergent, borax, bleach, and even ironing supplies. Add a box (or two or four) for an extra $3. These are sized to fit the openings perfectly. With the boxes, … Continue reading →

Organizing Inventory at Home

One of the advantages of having a business outside the home is the space available for inventory. When the business is at home, you have to get a lot more creative. Carrying an inventory at home, either for direct or online sales, can get cumbersome and hard to keep organized. One of the ways I found to organize inventory at home is to move most of it to the garage. This will work with some types of inventory, and in this case it was books. Sturdy shelving is available at retailers such as Sam’s and Costco for very reasonable prices. … Continue reading →

Not Your Basic Bookends

A few months ago I saw an episode of Oprah where she gave a tour of her guesthouse. It was decorated in true Oprah fashion with careful attention to detail (actually, if I remember correctly the actual decorator was her long time hair stylist Andre and his partner). In any event, one of the minor details that caught my eye was her unusual bookends. We all know how much Oprah loves books and she has the collection to prove it, she had many bookends, but the ones I especially admired were stone angels (very similar to the ones you would … Continue reading →

Making Space for a Home Office

If you would love to create a home office, but you are limited for space, try one of these simple, space saving ideas: Make a Closet into an Office An average size closet in the guest room, a second closet in your bedroom, or even a linen closet can be turned into a home office quickly and easily. Remove all items that are currently being stored in the closet. Next, remove hanging rods and any lower shelves. Leave high shelves in place, as they will come in handy for storing office supplies and other work related items. Install a simple … Continue reading →