Craft Storage Shelves for a Special New Friend
January 17, 2014
I have a friend that ran into a unique storage situation that required a special set of craft storage shelves. This friend of mine I met on the bus a few months ago, in a chance encounter in which I learned about his storage quandary.
I was riding back from downtown on a Wednesday afternoon after appearing at the county courthouse for jury duty. The ride was uneventful; I stared out the window for most of the trip noticed one peculiar fellow sitting at the front in the center-facing seats. He had a large satchel that seemed to be bursting at the seams.
I thought nothing of this man, other than his peculiar facial hair and that oversized sack. He got off one stop ahead of me and as he rose from the seat the bag make a grinding glass-on-glass noise, and clanked a bit as he walked down the steps out of the bus.
Strange fellow, I thought to myself. A minute later and three blocks to the north I too was exposed to the uncomfortably warm February afternoon. I decided to grab a bite to eat at the burger stand a block down the road because it offered some shade and I was really thirsty (and caffeine deprived).
When I got there, guess who was busy munching away on something that was almost completely wrapped. He took great pains to ensure that he never actually touched his food. Very strange, but maybe he was a germ-freak or something.
There was only one other shady spot left on the patio, so I took the spot. It happened to be two spots away from my peculiar new friend. And it was at that point that he described to me, in painstaking detail, his need for special craft storage shelves and just what it was that was causing his bag to pull at the seams.
Next week I’ll continue this very interesting and one-of-a-kind craft storage shelves situation. So you are just going to have to wait a couple weeks to find out what he’s got in that bag. You’ll never guess, I promise. Here’s a little hint, the craft storage shelves he needs ended up being the Maine Garden Potting Table, but it has nothing to do with his green thumb (well, kind of it does).
New Year’s Resolutions: Laundry Room Organizing Ideas
January 15, 2014
Laundry is one chore that never seems to end, and since you’re always doing it, your laundry room may as well be organized to at least make the process more streamlined. To help give your laundry room a makeover, here are some of our favorite laundry organizers!
Rolling Laundry Center – Satin Silver – $49.99
A laundry cart to help store and sort clean or dirty clothes is a great way to keep the floor of your laundry room clear of tripping hazards. This Rolling Laundry Center features the added bonus of a hanging bar to store freshly ironed garments. The included hamper bags can also hold up to six loads of laundry.
Pop-Up Mesh Laundry Bag – $11.99
Figuratively and literally speaking, no one wants their dirty laundry aired out in public, which is why a clothes hamper is a must for any home, apartment or dorm room. This Pop-Up Mesh Laundry Bag is a simple, affordable solution for storing your dirty clothes. Equipped with durable carrying handles, this hamper has a spring-coil frame that allows it to stand alone and can be collapsed and stowed away when not in use.
Over the Washer Storage Shelf – $12.99
If your laundry area lacks cabinets to store your detergent and other cleaning products, this Over the Washer Storage Shelf is wonderful way to add more storage space. This shelf installs to the back of your washing machine and is made from sturdy steel with a white vinyl coating, so it won’t scratch your washer.
Over Door or Wall Mount Iron and Board Holder – $9.99
For those that iron and press their shirts, slacks and suits, this Ironing Board Holder is a great space-saving way to store your ironing board. It can be either mounted to your wall or hung over a door and comes equipped with spaces to store your iron and starch and spray bottles.
InstaHANGER Laundry Room Organizer – $16.99
You can never have too much hanging storage space in your laundry area, and this InstaHANGER Laundry Room Organizer is an easy way to create an extra 12 inches of hanging space. Extending just 1.25 inches from the way when collapsed, this hanger comes with all installation hardware and can hold up to 50 pounds.
Standing Hanger Holder – $17.99
When not in use, hangers can often get thrown about and lost, which is why this Standing Hanger Holder is so ingenious. Not only does it provide you with a place to store your hangers, but it keeps hangers neatly stacked, preventing them from becoming a tangled mess.
SockPro Wash Organizer Discs (Set of 10) – $3.99
Don’t you just hate when you lose socks somehow during the washing and drying process?! The days of being left with one lone sock will be long gone with these SockPro Wash Organizer Discs. Coming in a set of ten, these discs are made from soft rubber that won’t damage your socks. Simply slide your socks through the notches and toss them in the washer. Never lose another sock again!
Tripod Indoor Dryer – $31.99
If you’re looking to add more hanging storage space but don’t want to mount or install anything to your wall, consider this Tripod Indoor Dryer. Capable of holding up to 36 garments and different hanger styles, this drying rack can hold up to 12 pounds of clothing.
Family Shoe Storage Options for Every Situation
January 13, 2014
As my wife and I expect our first child later in this month, we have started to pay attention to how quickly our storage space has dwindled. Our small apartment is growing from two residents to three, and even a tiny baby can take up a ton of space. It makes me wonder how much larger families are able to do it, especially when it comes to storing all of those shoes. Here are some great family shoe storage options that you can use throughout the house.
For those that have a larger home and a spacious entryway, I would suggest using a shoe bench for your family shoe storage. Something such as the Keystone Shoe Bench makes the perfect storage choice in your home. This bench is made from solid wood, meaning it will not sag and bend under the weight of your family’s shoes. The bench is very stylish and looks great in a wide variety of settings, perfect for anyone’s family shoe storage.
For those that may not have a large open space in the entryway but have spacious closets, perhaps some modular family shoe storage can get the job done. The two tier stackable shoe rack is a great choice for this task. This shoe rack is also made from sturdy wood, ensuring a long-lasting quality. It has a simple design though that really does not matter because it is stored inside the closet where nobody will see it.
Lastly, there are those readers in a situation like myself and have neither a spacious entryway nor a large amount of closet space. Those folks are going to have to get inventive and use something like over the door shoe storage for their family shoe storage needs. The 30 pair over the door shoe rack is a must-have for any family that is tight on space and has an abundance of shoes.
There have it, three family shoe storage options for three different housing situations. Hopefully you and your family can use one of these suggestions to clear up the clutter in your closet or entryway!