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Warehouse stores are wonderful until you realize you don’t have anywhere to put that massive bulk pack of toilet paper you just bought. Fortunately, I have some storage and organization suggestions that any bulk purchaser will appreciate. Here, I’ll show you how to store more, store better, and make the most of your available space.
Unpack Often
Once you’ve removed the original packing from the 5-pound bag of quinoa you just scored a warehouse store deal on it appears to be a lot less daunting. Take bulk purchases out of the boxes they come in as soon as you bring them home and stock up on large glass or plastic containers instead.
They’re ideal for grains, cereals, nuts, and other dry products storage. Simply clip off the directions and attach them to the back of the canister for goods that need to be cooked and you’re worried you might forget how without the package to remind you.
Stash Stuff Stylishly Out of Sight
Warehouse stores are well-known for their low-cost paper goods. Plus, because of their large packaging, you only need to restock a few times a year. However, this convenience necessitates the use of inventive storage solutions.
Look for storage space in previously underutilized areas, such as over the toilet or beneath the sink. For instance, I adore the design of these bathroom wall cabinets, which could comfortably split a giant pack of toilet paper, facial tissues, and other bulk-purchased bath items without detracting from your bathroom decor.
Put Some Plastic Buckets to Work
Plastic buckets with lids are handy storage containers. They’re sleek and durable, and they easily safeguard their contents. Use them to divide up bulk-purchased things that won’t be used all at once.
Fido, for example, isn’t going to eat a 40-pound bag of dog food in a single day. Fill a bucket halfway with dog food, then store the rest of the bag out of the way. As needed, refill the bucket. This method can also be used with individually wrapped food and bottled beverages.
Make Good Use of Top Shelves
It’s pointless to keep products you use every day — or even every week — on the top shelf. It’s difficult to get to them, and getting them down is a pain. Instead, save this space for products you only need once a month (or less! ), like paper towels.
You’ll only have to get out the step stool when it’s time to replace a roll, but you’ll still save money by purchasing in bulk. This approach can be used in pantries, linen closets, normal closets, and even the garage.
Create Storage ‘Art’
It is not obligatory for storage to be unattractive. In fact, when you keep things out in the open, they become a part of your decor. Make the most of your bulk purchases by organizing them in a visually pleasing manner. Although wine and other bottled goods work well, you can achieve a similar effect by grouping things of similar colors together.
Make Your Freezer Work Harder
Let’s face it: you’re not going to be able to eat that 3-pound bucket of strawberries before they spoil. Split warehouse finds between the fridge and freezer to avoid overcrowding your fridge (and stomach).
When you get home from the store, simply divide the contents, and you’ll have plenty to use now and in the future. Plus, by dividing the goods, you can make each portion smaller and so store them more easily. Meat, fruit, fresh pasta, and even cheese can all benefit from this technique.
Make the Most of Multiple Locations
Why are garbage bags only stored in the kitchen although you use them in multiple rooms? Splitting up a large package makes it much easier to store, so try dividing it up and keeping a portion in each room where it will be needed.
Use this technique to save money on paper towels, trash bags, sponges, and hand soap. As an added benefit, this method makes it easier to replenish products when they run out.
Head Out to the Garage
There are some goods that should never be kept in the garage. Others, on the other hand, are capable of dealing with the unpredictability of the environment. Just be sure you’re using your storage wisely. Keep things as near as possible to the door, out of direct sunshine, and away from moisture. To keep bugs at bay, keep your items off the ground.
Food and drink degrade quickly, so garage storage is ideal for paper products and other household necessities, but not food and beverages. One exception to this rule is if you add a chest freezer out there.
This will let you take advantage of those amazing warehouse deals of pounds and pounds of meat, fish and prepared foods (think those giant boxes of Hot Pockets for example) without overwhelming the freezer portion of your kitchen fridge freezer.
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