Keeping your house clean can be hard. A total pain in the you-know-what if we’re being frank. And when you feel overwhelmed and like there’s no way to fit all your stuff in the space you do have, there’s only one solution: Head to The Container Store.
But when you get there, it’s pretty overwhelming. The store is laid out so beautifully, it’s not hard to get sucked in and think, “Button organizers? I need 20!” forgetting that you, of course, don’t actually have a button collection. In the meantime, you may be overlooking some of the essential items that everyone shopping at The Container Store actually needs.
Never fear. This is the rundown of everything you should get at The Container Store along with the items to avoid (if you can get it for less elsewhere, why not?). So the next time you’re struck with a mid-clean panic and feel the sudden urge to run to the mall, take this list with you so you don’t accidentally come home with more junk than you started out with.
Don’t: Baskets
There’s no shortage of secondhand baskets — search thrift stores, yard sales and friend’s basements.
Do: Food storage containers
Airtight food storage containers in styles for every budget? We’re all in. (The Container Store, $4 – $9)
Don’t: Drawer organizers
Save yourself a ton of money and make your own drawer organizers from leftover cardboard boxes.
Do: Makeup organizers
Finally getting a lipstick organizer probably added 10 years to my life. No joke. (The Container Store, $7)
Don’t: Spice racks
For the same amount of money, you can buy a spice rack that actually has spices in it, then refill as you go.
Do: Kitchen cabinet organizers
Organize your cabinets and maximize your space with items like this dish organizer. (The Container Store, $11)
Don’t: Apothecary bottles
Whether cork or dropper-topped, you can get these much cheaper in bulk online.
Do: Tackle box-style containers
Cheaply organize everything from hardware, craft supplies, jewelry and more. (The Container Store, $10)
Don’t: Non-container items
Don’t get distracted by the non-container items. That’s what other stores are for.
Do: Magnetic storage
Wall-mounted magnetic storage will change your life. (The Container Store, $13 – $28)
Don’t: Closet storage boxes
Yes, they’re pretty. But can you find similar boxes at the dollar store and save loads of money? Yup.
Do: Drawers
Dressers are expensive. If you just need some extra storage and not a fancy piece of furniture, these are the perfect solution. (The Container Store, $22.99)
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