January 2025

Search ‘pantry organization’ on Pinterest and you’ll find numerous pages of perfectly arranged, color-coordinated shelves filled with healthy ingredients and snacks. However, the time it takes to achieve such a pantry versus the time it takes for an average family to mess it up again is disproportionate. Is it worth buying fancy pantry organizer containers? […]

Designers are not just purveyors of pretty things. Their decorating expertise extends to architecture, construction, and organization. However, they are not immune to making mistakes. Six designers share five storage lessons they’ve learned over the years. Angled Shoe Shelves: Liz Hoekzema, owner and creative director of KLH Custom Homes, recommends against angled shoe shelves. She

Finding storage solutions for your home is a function-forward task. But it doesn’t mean you can’t be creative. Some of the best storage ideas come from reimagining everyday items for different purposes. A combination of creative, functional, and attractive solutions can make home organization exciting. The experts at NEAT Method understand this well. Ashley Murphy,

Maintaining the freshness and safety of food through proper storage is crucial. Factors such as expiration dates, shelf placement, and the type of items stored must be considered to prevent food waste and health risks. One common mistake is storing food on the wrong shelves, which can lead to cross-contamination. Katie Heil, a certified professional

Embrace the changing seasons as an opportunity to declutter and organize your home, including your kitchen. With new shelving, bins, garment racks, and more, tidy up every aspect of your space. Walmart offers storage solutions on sale ahead of fall, making it the perfect time to stock up on under-bed storage containers, pot and pan

Photo: Real Simple / Francesca Fasciglione. Decluttering your home is always a good idea, especially before the holidays. You’ll have more organized space and room for seasonal decor, cold-weather clothing, footwear, blankets, and more. Walmart offers genius storage solutions starting at $3 for closets, kitchen pantries, and under sinks. We found latching bins, hanging organizers,

ClosePhoto: John Hall If the kitchen is the main hub of your house where everyone gathers to cook, eat, chat, do work or watch television, then the kitchen island is the heart of that hub. Kitchen islands come in various designs and sizes, fitting every type of space, whether it’s a farmhouse kitchen or a

Photo: Amazon The irony of storage bags is not lost on us; they are lifesavers for food storage and convenient transport, yet they are hard to keep stored in one spot. Whether snack- or gallon-sized, plastic bags tend to jump out of their box and get lost in drawers. Even fitting all the different-sized containers

Photo: Amazon. The right storage solutions can make tidying or decluttering tasks feel much easier. We found clever options in Amazon’s storage and organization hub, such as space-saving cabinets, foldable boxes, multi-tiered caddies, slim shelves, and laundry dispensers. We compiled some of our favorite products for you to peruse. Many of these items have secret

In small kitchens, it’s easy to feel cramped and cluttered. Smart design and clever storage are essential to create a more expansive feel. The right paint color can also contribute to the perception of space. Architectural color consultant Amy Krane suggests considering your personal preferences when choosing a paint color. She emphasizes, “It’s better to