Storage is definitely one of the most important skills at home! If your home has a relatively small area, storage is necessary. Good storage can make your home neater.
I used to think that storage required buying a lot of storage boxes and bags. However, seeing the storage wisdom of netizens, I’m really impressed! It turns out that you can do storage without spending a single cent. I’ve really learned a lot from netizens.
Now, let me share the storage wisdom of netizens with you. Learn quickly!
01. Rotating Shelf
Nowadays, many people prefer a minimalist lifestyle. But a minimalist lifestyle doesn’t mean buying a lot. Instead, it means making reasonable use of waste. If you have an idle rice cooker steamer tray at home, with a simple transformation, it can become a rotating spice shelf. Assemble several casters under the rice cooker steamer tray, and it will become a useful rotating shelf. Put it inside the wall cabinet. With a simple rotation, you can get the seasonings placed in the shelf.
02. Milk Tea Bags
The milk tea bags we usually finish drinking can also be transformed into various storage items. Cut off the handles of the milk tea bags, and then fold the milk tea bags a few times, and it will become a storage basket. Put it in the refrigerator, and it can be used to store vegetables and fruits. These milk tea bags are moisture-proof and waterproof, so it’s very convenient to store fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator.
Fold the milk tea bags a few times and place them on a trolley, and they will become storage bags. Hang the milk tea bags on a hook and cut them open at the bottom, and they can be used to store plastic bags or tissues. Fold the milk tea bag once and paste it directly on the kitchen cabinet door, and it can be used to store sundries in the kitchen. Usually, all the unused plastic bags at home are stored in this milk tea bag, and the storage effect is particularly good.
03. Milk Tea Cups
There’s no need to throw away the used milk tea cups. With a simple transformation, they can turn waste into treasure. After washing the milk tea cups, place them on the dressing table and use them to store makeup brushes. Milk tea cups can also be used to plant potted plants. Cut the milk tea cup in half and paste it directly on the refrigerator, and it can be used to store some small items. Place the milk tea cup on a beer rack and use it to store stationery and various small items.
04. Unworn Clothes for Storing Quilts
Do you usually throw away the clothes you don’t wear? In fact, there’s no need to throw away these unworn clothes. They can be used to store the quilts at home. After folding the quilt, put an unworn piece of clothing over it to store the quilt. You can use short-sleeved clothes to store clothes. Placing them in the cabinet can save space, and you don’t have to worry about the quilt getting dirty.
05. Shoe Storage: Instead of simply stuffing shoes into the shoe cabinet, which might dirty them or lead to odors and bacteria, consider using plastic boxes meant for vegetables to store your shoes. Placing these boxes inside the shoe cabinet not only saves space but also prevents the growth of bacteria and odors in shoes. Shoes that are not frequently worn can be sealed with plastic wrap, which can be easily removed when needed.
06. Ribbon Storage: Don’t discard the ribbons from cakes; they can be used to store hair clips. Prepare a clothes hanger and tie the cake ribbon around it, then clip all your unused hair clips onto the ribbon. Hanging it up not only organizes the clips but also adds an aesthetic touch. In my home, most cake ribbons are used for this purpose.
07. Hanger as Bookend: It’s surprising what one can learn online, like turning a simple hanger into a bookend. This is extremely practical for households with many books. By simply bending the hanger, you can place it in the bookcase to hold books. You can also bend the hanger and place it under a computer to create a laptop stand. If you have hangers at home, give it a try!
08. Denim Storage Bags: Unused denim jeans can be transformed into storage bags. Cut a piece from an old pair of jeans and remove the pockets, then sew them onto the fabric. Once sewn, you have a functional storage bag. Hang it on the wall to store small items around the house, easily repurposing your old jeans into a utility storage bag. Without spending a dime, you can have an attractive denim storage bag. Give it a try!
Summary: When it comes to home organization, don’t rush. Try out these storage tips shared today; they are incredibly practical.
