It sounds like I was born yesterday, but this really helps protecting my electronics, tapes, tools and trinkets from dust. I can also mark the boxes with category tags and the exact contents. They look really ugly though… Maybe if I buy a bookshelf or other kind of shelf on which I could organize in a more… Symmetric and displaying fashion?
Man I loved these ones that were sized with side slots to allow letter file folders to be hung one way and legal the other. Thing is they were too expensive and the lids were too fragile.
Neat temporary storage.
For now it’s semi-permanent. I haven’t thought of a better idea. YET. xD
I’m going to destroy your wallet: www.sterilite.com
I’m a big fan of their Gasket Box line, and the Latching Box line.
Aww shit…
I use the blue latch handle lid clear ones. One of my previous workplaces used them because they’re easy to clean and sanitize, relatively durable, stack stably, and come in a lot of sizes. Which is exactly why I started using them at home.
Irritatingly, they went from available at several retailers to exclusive to Walmart. >:(
Don’t get too deep into that game because otherwise you will fall into the box trap. Like two of my colleagues.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro_container
They’re doomed!
Woa!!! I absolutely NEED to get a few of these kleinladungsträgern which incidentally comply with the VDA 4500 standard. 😍
See? It already spreads!
You could use contact paper on the bins to spruce them up a little
I use smaller bins and store them in storage benches and ottomans. I don’t have a couch or chairs, the benches and ottomans are my substitutes for those
I also have smaller bins in most of my cabinets, which may seem excessive but I know where everything is and can quickly grab something without digging for it
What an excellent idea! I was just thinking about getting a new sofa, so now I will add ottomans and smaller benches - with storage - to my list of options! :)
This is how it starts.
This is where goes:
Congrats, you are a very organized hoarder (not meant as an insult)!
Is this encouragement or one of those “fair warnings”? 🤣
I see ominous portent.
I’ve come across the same discovery recently. Now I’ve moved the big drawer of PC cables and shelves of stacked tools from the garage and drawer of undifferentiated Lego into specificly sized plastic boxes. It’s pretty great to be able to find stuff when needed. Just wish there were more options for minimising plastic. I would buy wooden storage boxes with a see through plastic window on only the front/top if I could find some.
Word. My dream:
I have that night stand!
Yeah? Probably some cheap IKEA stuff. Got it second hand. 😊 Where did you get yorus?
I love bins like that. Yeah, fully transparent ones so you can see what’s inside.
If they’re not in a storage area, I usually cover them with a blanket or cloth of some kind. Maybe put a pillow or cat-bed on top so the housecats can sit there.
Thanks for the ideas! Now I just need to get myself one of those meowsies :3
Now that you have mentioned it, the Cat Distribution System will work its magic.
Somebody, or someTHING, is scratching on my door. Should I get it? 😱
If it’s the Cat Distribution System, you’ll find you have no choice.
There are more stylised boxes tho, various sizes too. So just…invest a bit and you can have them prettier. Storage rack will help too.
Sweet! I just hope I can find something nice in this bland society I live in 😅
