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March 8, 2017

I had a large plastic container (from a plant) that was good size, but not tall enough to store items with long handles. To keep them upright and neat (and to help keep them from falling over) I had the idea to use tomato cages that I had lying around.

Upright Storage for Long-handled Tools - now stored inside a tomato cage in pot

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A tube of toothpaste and one of hydrocortisone cream.
Dangers of a Disorganized BathroomWe have built in drawers in our master bathroom. I keep everything in its specific spot. One of my daughters, while home for the weekend, used some hydrocortisone cream out of my bathroom. Needless to say, she did not return it to where she got it from.

 
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A pillow with several pillowcases.
A Pillow Case SolutionI've been prone to spots in my middle age, which is no fun at all. I get them along my jawline. Doing some research on the internet, I came across a tip. It was to change your pillowcase nightly to stop any build up of dirt on the skin from sleeping on it night after night.

 
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A magazine rack with greeting cards stored inside.
Uses For a Magazine RackI have seen people who use small magazine racks for storing cookie sheet pans and cookbooks. Recently I got two and they have very different things in them. One is for yarn. Because the holes were so big in that one I cut some denim and tied it around it to keep them in.

 
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A toilet paper tube holding wrapping paper closed.
Toilet Paper Roll to Hold Wrapping PaperHere is a way to use empty toilet paper rolls to keep gift wrapping paper rolled up. Slip the roll through to hold the paper. If the wrapping paper roll is thicker, cut the tube and it will hold it as well.

 
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Cords and eyeglasses hanging on Command hooks on the side of a laptop.
Command Hooks On Your LaptopAt the end of every day, I pull out the cable from the laptop then try to find somewhere to keep it until the next day. After I put the two self-adhesive-backed hooks next to each other on the left-hand corner of the closed lid, now this simply and safely stores the laptop cable and my glasses.

 
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Two children's puzzles in plastic bags.
How to Store Puzzles Without BoxesPuzzles are a big part of any preschool classroom but boxed puzzles never last an entire school year. The boxes would tear up and puzzle pieces would be lost. Instead, I cut the picture from the lid and taped it to the front of a ziploc bag. I then placed the puzzle pieces in the bag.

 
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Handbag stuffed with clothes.
Stuff Handbags for StorageWhen you purchase a new purse, usually the first thing you do is toss out the tissue paper and filling. Don't toss it out! It is very useful to keep your purse structured when it comes time to storing it. It will look a lot nicer without all the wrinkles and keeps your bag in good shape!

 
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A pair of sunglasses used as a cellphone holder.
Sunglasses as Cell Phone EaselThis is a hands free way you can watch cell phone videos using your sunglasses, and still do other things. Simply lay your sunglasses upside down and place your cell phone on it.

 
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A trash can with a top container for holding mailing supplies.
Mail and Recycling Container in OneI have a friend who throws away junk mail only after it is falling over on every surface of her house, or envelopes on the mail she keeps. I made her this and thought it might help others.

 
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Use Nail Varnish to Mark Keys
Use Nail Varnish to Mark KeysIf some of the keys on your key ring look very similar, take just 10 to 15 minutes of your time to paint some of them with nail varnish. This will save you hassle and stress trying to find the right key, especially at the end of a hard day when all you want is to get in and put your feet up

 
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Notebook tabs made from Valentine's Day cards.
Repurpose Valentines as Notebook TabsI find that colorful things around me make me happy and more productive. I use colorful Valentine's Day cards to mark different sections of my notebook. These little valentines are just too adorable as bookmarks or for children to pretend they are playing cards.

 
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A shelf with souvenirs from missions in Iceland.
Memory and Legacy ShelfMy husband has been a part of a mission team to Iceland for four years. He has brought home some beautiful tokens, which are memories of the trip. I arranged a shelf in my curio cabinet as a memory shelf of his trips to Iceland.

 
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A product box with receipt and manual, saved in case of a return.
Keep Product Box and Receipt In Case of ReturnA nifty way to never lose your receipt for a product you purchased is to enclose the receipt in a small envelope taped to the inside of the box. That way, if the product you purchased does not work as planned and want to make a return, you will know where the receipt is without having to dig around and waste time.

 
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A note with writing scribbled out by writing over the top.
Obliterating Hand Written MessagesIf you need to cross out something you have written and don't want anyone to see what it says, writing other words over the top is far more effective than just scribbling over it

 
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Prescription bottles in a medicine cabinet.
Take Picture of Medication for Doctor's AppointmentAt the time of a doctor's appointment, a patient is required to inform the doctor of all medications taken on a daily basis. In order to document that vital health information, a person can take a photo of medication bottles on your cell phone, including all supplements, over the counter medications.

 
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A bag of socks hanging in the closet.
Easy Bag StorageI don't have a dresser, so my clothes are hung up. One of the things I found vexing was where to keep my socks. This is the idea I came up with. Hang a grocery bag from the little slots you find on most plastic hangers these day.

 
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Food Saver for Craft Storage - fiberfill in bags
Food Saver for Craft StorageI make dolls that require a lot of fake fur and it takes up a lot of space because when it is on sale I try to stock up. I usually put it in plastic totes or space saver bags. But I discovered if I cut it into the size pieces I know I will need, I can just use my Food Saver to suck all the air out.

 
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Hats hanging from a skirt hanger.
Simple Homemade Hat RackNo need to spend $20+ for a hat rack. You can easily create your own rack with items you already have around your home.

 
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Creatively Store Kitchen Hand Towels
Creatively Store Kitchen Hand TowelsEvery season and holiday, I change out my kitchen hand towels and pot holders. I accumulated so many items that I ran out of drawer space. Several years ago, I decided to try putting all of my hand towels in small bins. I take the rolled up towels and set them upright in a bin and basket.

 
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Pulling tissue from the middle of a roll of toilet paper.
Pulling Tissues from a RollIf you don't have a tissue holder in your office or inside a car and want to avoid pulling it in a messy way. Actually it's very simple to do.

 
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Puzzle pieces in ziptop bags.
How to Work Jigsaw PuzzlesMany people would like to work jigsaw puzzles but are not sure what to do once the pieces are all in a pile in front of them. The key is to sort out the straight-edged pieces, which form the border first. I like to keep these straight pieces apart from the others.

 
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Shoes on a rack and in plastic shoe boxes.
Storing Shoes Without DustDisplaying a shoe rack in your closet, home or garage is a lovely way to display your collection but it is not practical. If you have several pairs of shoes and do not wear them all on a daily basis, your shoes will sit and collect dust.

 
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Hide Clutter in Plain Sight
Decorative Containers Hide Clutter in Plain SightAs some of you know I am an avid collector. I collect snails, tins, moose and teddies. I also have an apartment that is less than 500 square feet. It hit me that I could use some of the boxes, baskets, hat boxes, and tins to store some of my little things.

 
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A bunch of warranty documents on a clear case.
Keep your Warranty Documents in a FolderMany products we buy nowadays have some sort of warranty. I store all of my warranty documents along with the receipts in a clear folder in a spot I will remember. By putting these documents and receipts safe in a folder, the ink will not fade and they are all organized in one spot.

 
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Keep an Inventory of What You Own - small shed barn collapsed on tractor
Keep an Inventory of What You OwnTake frequent inventory of what you own. When you get a new appliance, vehicle, or equipment, take note of the vin or serial number. Put it in a safe place at your location and at a separate location, such as in your safety deposit box or with a trusted relative. Also keep photos.

 
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How to Sort and Organize Craft Beads - round containers of beads
How to Sort and Organize Craft BeadsIf you use beads in your crafts, then you know what a hassle it is when all colors and sizes are mixed together. Now I use little plastic containers, like what restaurants use for to-go condiments. You can purchase them in the party section of almost any dollar store. I then sorted my beads by color, type, and both.

 
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A large shopping bag full of mail packages.
IKEA Durable Shopping BagNow in California, they have banned plastic bags. If you would like to purchase a plastic bag, it'll be 10 cents, or you bring your own bag. Instead of bringing a bunch of bags, I sometimes bring this durable bag from Ikea that I bought for a buck!

 
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A pink tin pail filled with pens and markers on a desk.
Tin Pail to Organize Office SuppliesA great and inexpensive way to organize your office supplies are with these $1 tin pails! You can find these tin pails at your local Dollar Spot at Target, Dollar Tree, Party City or Arts and Craft stores.

 
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A car key and remote on a bedside table.
Leave Car Keys on Bedside TableI keep my car keys beside my bed on my beside table for two reasons.

 
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