5 Storage Habits of Neat Freaks
We found out how professional organizers keep their own homes tidy—and why they rarely throw away shoeboxes.
By Lynn Andriani
But They Do Buy Some Containers—with a Caveat
Of course, there are things just can't be contained in a shoebox, and a big storage bin can be helpful for larger items or collections you only use occasionally. Caitlin Roberts of Minimize with Purpose in Southern California has a few such boxes in her garage for Halloween and Christmas decorations. A pretty bin, lovely as it is to look at, can make you forget all about where those Christmas stockings are. Not so with a see-through box; her rule is that they must be clear, so that every time she's in the garage, she sees them and is reminded of what's inside.
Published 10/17/2018