For homemakers, organization is key to maintaining a clean and tidy living environment. Over time, as household items accumulate, failure to master the art of organization can lead to a cluttered and messy home. To achieve efficient storage, many people invest in a variety of storage tools. While uniform storage boxes may look aesthetically pleasing, I believe they are not practical. Firstly, storage boxes require additional expenditure, often at a high cost.
Secondly, these uniform boxes lack labels, necessitating the purchase of label makers and label paper, which is another expense. Moreover, using storage boxes can lead to a certain degree of hoarding. In fact, many items generated in daily life, such as empty bottles and boxes, can be repurposed as storage boxes. Today, I would like to share with you several ideas for turning waste into treasure for storage. 01. Upcycling Paper Shopping Bags. Paper bags used for purchasing clothes, as well as bags for coffee and milk tea, if of high quality and visually appealing, can be kept and transformed into storage bags. These paper shopping bags are similar to kraft paper bags, with the only drawback being their inability to hold wet items. If concerned about the waterproofing or durability of paper bags, one can spend a few dollars on a dozen waterproof kraft paper bags. I bought some once, and they lasted for several years, even through a move, proving to be very practical. It’s not that storage boxes are unaffordable, but DIY has a higher cost-performance ratio. The bags from milk tea purchases can be easily transformed into aesthetically pleasing and practical storage boxes, saving money and being practical. As a paper bag aficionado, I can’t bear to throw away any milk tea paper bags! With a simple transformation, a creative and vintage desktop storage box or notebook is at hand! It is simple and practical, capable of categorizing and storing items such as cards, tickets, stickers, small jewelry, and trinkets clearly. Although it seems simple, the actual operation is not difficult at all, so why not give it a try? By manually transforming it, it becomes a useful storage bag, very convenient for wall-mounted storage of small items. 02. Reusable Food Jars and Containers. Glass jars and containers made of PP5 material can be washed and reused. Pay attention to these containers in daily life; many can be turned into treasures. This is a storage method more suitable for the constitution of Chinese babies. Is it hard to practice minimalism? No problem, just stock up on jars, boxes, and the like, as they have great uses! Open your mind, no need to spend money, just spend 2 dollars on 20 transparent adhesive hooks. Don’t look down on them because of their size; their function is significant.Although not as aesthetically pleasing as a storage rack, it is equally convenient to access items. Practicality comes first! Transparent lunch boxes can also be repurposed.
Lunch boxes are usually only used to hold rice. When eating, just pour out the rice, and it will be clean after a rinse with water. They are perfect for storing oil-prone brushes and oil bottles, thus fully realizing their value. Don’t throw away the small jars left over from snacks. They can be used to store things like Chinese prickly ash and rock sugar without fear of getting damp. There is no need to spend money on those standardized storage boxes. For me, who pursues a minimalist lifestyle, they are of no use. With so many items around us that can be utilized for free, why spend money? Fruit baskets can also be repurposed. Usually, when buying boxed fruits, such as oranges, there will be a large fruit basket. If utilized properly, it can become a free storage basket. If not, it will just be thrown away, which is a pity. Let’s take a look at my method. It can be used to store clothes and turned into a clothing storage box. However, it may not be very aesthetically pleasing and needs to be decorated with some nice elements. Find a nice piece of cloth, such as an old dress or a flowery skirt, cut it to the right size, and place it inside the fruit basket. Then a free storage box is ready. Place it directly under the hanging area of the wardrobe. It not only saves space but also is very convenient to use. You can easily access clothes without having to spend money on a storage box. You know, buying a clothing storage box online costs at least dozens of yuan. Isn’t it great to save this money? Fruit baskets can also be turned into storage cabinets. Stack several of them together and do some simple decoration. They are very useful for storing books or small odds and ends. Summary: The purpose of storage is to keep items neat and orderly for easy access. However, I don’t think it’s worth spending money on storage boxes just for the sake of storage. In fact, many seemingly useless waste items can become storage magic tools.
