My Love For Plastic Storage Boxes

Honestly, I am not quite sure what I would do without plastic storage boxes. They are probably one of the most helpful things that I use in my home organization projects.  You can find them in just about any size, shape or color and for just about any project that you can think of.  They are perfect for organizing any closet, room or garage and are very inexpensive, which is an added bonus. Here are a few ways you can use them to keep your things organized.

Filing Systems - You can find plastic storage that is specifically used for filing papers. You can find them in letter or legal size and some are even made to be stackable so as your filing needs grow, so can your filing boxes.  These are perfect for archived documents that you need to keep and store away or for any home office that needs a filing solution without the big clunky metal filing cabinet!

Sewing Supplies - I don’t do a lot of sewing but I have two little clear plastic storage boxes that I keep my sewing supplies in.  They consist of 3 drawers with a handle on top and in the top drawer I keep my buttons, needles and pins, in the center drawer I keep all my threads and in the bottom i keep all my sewing accessories like a small pair of scizzors, super glue, thimble etc.  I love my little three drawer storage box because I can keep it in my linen closet and it doesn’t take up a whole lot of room.  Now, for those of you that sew a lot and have a lot of sewing supplies, you will need more storage than what I use.  You will need something like a satchel box with removable thread trays, or a bin prism for all the various types of buttons or sewing supplies.  Clear plastic storage boxes are perfect for any quilting or sewing supplies because you can quickly identify what items are inside, they are durable and most have handles so you can move them around with ease.

Socks & Underwear - Speaking of 3 drawer storage boxes, I live in an apartment and for a very long time I did not have any furniture in my bedroom other than my bed and a TV.  If you didn’t know that I was a woman by the picture on my site, you’d probably guess I was a bachelor .  When I didn’t have any furniture I purchased this awesome three drawer storage box to keep my socks, bras and underwear in.  It was great because it fit perfectly in my closet without taking up a ton of room (I needed the room for all of my shoes!).  So for those of you who don’t have a lot of bedroom furniture just yet (you’ll get there don’t worry) or if you are going to college and will be living in a dorm, this type of storage will be perfect.  The one I purchased had wheels so I could move it around easily.

Holiday Storage / Winter Clothing - As the seasons change so do our decorations and clothing.  We obviously need some place to put all this stuff.  What I do with my holiday decorations is store them in a colored containers that are associated with that particular holiday. So for Christmas I use red or green and for Halloween and Thanksgiving I use orange or black.  If you don’t want to color coordinate your boxes then you can just use some masking tape and write on there what holiday decorations are inside.  For all my winter clothing I like to use large plastic storage boxes because they hold a lot more items. I usually end up stuffing them full of winter jackets and sweaters.

Art Supplies - If you have children I can almost guarantee that you’ve got finger paints, crayons and chalk laying around the house.  For this I recommend a deep storage box that either comes with or you can buy dividers and inserts for, to organize all the different supplies and group them together. Art tool organizer boxes are perfect for paints, crayons, pens, beads and various other types of creative knick knacks.   This will help keep all the supplies in one spot rather than scattered all over the house.

Yard / Garage Organization - Plastic storage boxes are perfect for any yard or garage because they are very durable and easy to clean. You can use a deck box to keep all your yard supplies in or a plastic bin on wheels is perfect to store all your car washing items in.  You can roll it around as you wash your car or if you have multiple cars you can move it from car to car.  The bin on wheels is also perfect for any tools, hoses, or sports gear.  If you barbecue a lot then buying a plastic charcoal dispenser is a must.  It helps to keep your charcoal dry, fresh and ready to pour from the bag and if you leave it outside its not a big deal because its rainproof.

As you can see I am a BIG advocate for this particular type of storage box. Not just for the home but for office organization as well.  No matter what you need to store, you will most likely find a plastic storage box to meet your needs. To figure out the best box for your needs think about what items you will be storing.  Some of the things to consider are how often you need to access the items, do you need to move them around and will you ever need to store more of the item? Once you’ve got an idea of what you will be storing and how much, do some online research to find the best price and storage for your project.  Now, start decluttering and get to storing!!