Camping gear, magazines, boots; they can take over your house and garage! Here are some really clever ideas for storing your most challenging stuff.
1. Light-Duty Extension Cord Storage
To keep light-duty extension cords organized, slide them into toilet paper or paper towel tubes. Write the length of the cord on the tubes before you put them in a drawer or bin. You’ll be able to find the right cord easily, plus you’ve made good use of the tubes.
2. Tangle-Free Jumper Cable Storage
Having jumper cables at the ready is serious business in cold climates. Store the cables coiled around the spare tire under the false floor of the trunk. You’ll always be able to find them and they’ll never be tangled.
3. Magazine Storage
Can you actually find what you’re looking for in your stack of saved magazines? Here’s a great way to archive magazines. All you need is a bunch of hanging folders and a drawer that’s set up for hanging them. Cut off the bottom of each folder about an inch below the rod. Drape your magazine over the rod and hang it in the drawer. The spines are easy to read, so you can find what you need quickly.
