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Storage Help

Q:

"I want to get organized, but I don't know what kind of storage bins to buy. Plus, I worry that I'll forget about anything that's neatly tucked away. Help!"

Sandy Maynard
A:

First, collect and pile everything that you're trying to organize (CDs, swim gear, pictures, gardening materials, whatever) in one location. Place any duplicate items or things you no longer need into an ordinary cardboard box, and then toss them or give them away. Now that you can see exactly what needs to be stored, you can get a better idea of the kinds of containers you'll need.

Let's say you're storing gardening equipment: You might want a large, wheeled tub for bags of potting soil and a small bin for shears and shovels. See-through containers will help you keep track of stored items. If you can find only opaque containers, label them clearly with permanent markers on masking tape.

A pioneer in the field of coaching people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Ms. Maynard was instrumental in the development of The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association's Coaching Guidelines and a founding board member for the Institute for the Advancement of AD/HD Coaching (IAAC). She is a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and utilizes a holistic health and wellness approach with her clients. Ms. Maynard lives in Washington, DC where she operates Catalytic Coaching. Sandy lectures internationally and is a regular contributor to ADDitude magazine.

1 Comments:

  • Posted by Maki - Mar 27 2008 @ 12:23 AM
    what I like for storage bins
    I've seen some clear(-ish) plastic stackable bins that have a lid you can open without having to unstack.
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