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Tip Tuesday – Core Organizing Concepts

Occasionally, we just need to get back to basics. With this in mind, I’ll be sharing some “core organizing concepts” with you from time to time.

There is one mistake that I see over and over in my clients’ homes, particularly in their kitchens and pantries, but also in garages and attics.

The phrase I want you to remember is:

LIGHTER HIGHER, HEAVIER LOWER

When storing things in your closet, pantry, attic, garage, or basement you must always consider the weight of those items.

A Bankers Box filled with paper is 35 pounds!  For anything that heavy, I suggest that you store it at waist height or LOWER.  And I suggest you put lighter items HIGHER.  Some suggestions below:

GARAGE

LOWERHIGHER
Tool Boxes
Ice Melt
Power Tools		Small Coolers
Empty Buckets
Plastic Sleds

KITCHEN & PANTRY

LOWERHIGHER
Pallets of Drinks
Pet Food
Dutch Ovens
Crock Pots		Paper Towels
Boxes of Cereal
Seldom Used Plastic Food Storage
Paper Picnic Supplies

This concept is about safety as well as organization. Save stress on your back and avoid the danger of something heavy falling on you from above.  So remember this core organizing concept: LIGHTER HIGHER, HEAVIER LOWER!