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Add a Shelf System

If you have room in your mudroom, basement or garage, consider adding a shelf unit to store items such as paper products, canned goods and beverages that don’t need to be refrigerated. Just make sure if storing food items in the garage, they are safe from freezing, excessive heat and mice.

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Under the Bed

If you’re tight on space, you can use the space under your bed to store paper products, bathroom products such as bulk soap and shampoos and even canned goods. For easy retrieval, look for slim bins with wheels.

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Labels

It can be easy to go overboard when buying in bulk, so be sure to stay organized and label items with a date so you can keep track of when you bought them and when they expire. Also, be sure to label items that can be hard to identify, such as various types of flours and grains.

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