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RE6 - The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, Septomber 29, 1998 How to create and use storage space more wisely in your home Is the interior of your house If the above descriptions beginning to look more like thse sound ail too familiar, then it setting for a rummage sale than may be tirne to look at creating a hemi('> Do you týelli ke ;orne new torai!e ;pac,. or yourc living in a constant state using the space you alrcady of -Clutter chaos" as you des- have more effectively. perately seek out new nooks and crannies in which to store your ever-growing number of belongings? And what about thse exterior of your home? Does it look like a jumble of confusion, sirnply because you've mun out of space to store your outdoor items? Do you leave your gar- den fumiture outdoors ail win- ter because you have no other place to store it? Where to Start Obviously, it's easier to make more efficient use of your existing storage space than to instaîl new cupisoards, closets or shelves. There are many storage orga- nizing kits available on the market today to help you do this. Inexpensive cardboard boxes that fit neatly under your bed are a great option for stor- ing items like extra bedding or out-of-sea- son ciothing. Storage Bins Plastic-cîated storage bho are aiso an alternative for getting more efficient stor- age out of your existing closets and cup- boards. These stackable units can be easily assernbled into the required space and are usually reasonably priced. Rolling or sliding storage bins are also particularly handy in tihe kitchen or pantry to help maximize storage space in awk- ward places. Most hardware stores and building cen- tres carry a selection of storage units. You may also want to consult a company that specializes in shelving and storage to have a systern custorn designed for you. Prioritize Needs When searching for new storage space, it's important to consider how often you'Il be using the items you're storing and pri- oritize your needs accordingly. If they're occasional-use items, you won't necessari- ly want them in the way of things you use more frequently. If you're thinking of creating new space, look at areas of prime activity where exist- ing wall space is not used to its full poten- rial. For instance, if you're a hookwoon or a music lover, you can create or buy pre-lab- ricated wall units to display your collec- tions. Either way, you cars tailor these units to suit your taste, decor and budget. Bathroom T'he bathroom is a prime example of an area where you cars make a différence. If you have an older home with a small med- icine cabinet and a reasonable amount of wall space, consider having a mucis larger unit installed. In addition, you can add extra shelves where wall space permits. If you think that your basement or attie is already filied to capacity, take a dloser look. You rnay be surprised. Ciosets and cupboards can be created under a stairweil with a littie know-how. You can customize your storage space to thse angle of your staircase to make sure you get the maxi- mum use out of the area. However, before embarking on such a project, you may want to consult tise appropriate experts at your local building supply centre - or hire a contractor if you're flot particularly handy. If you love to putter with a hammer and nail, you probably need somne additional storage space for ail the tools vou've col- lected oser the yeai s. Fori 0>'.>f>peoplethe garage is the ideal place that cornes ta mind. You can buy handy pre-fabricated stor- age or work centres or you can build one yourself. However, if space is severely restricted in your garage, consider hanging pegboards or installing overhead storage units. 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