Organizing Stuff

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  1. fraggler

    fraggler A Happy & Busy Life

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    As is common for the New Year, I am trying to purge and organize my stuff (all stuff, not just audio). I currently live in something the size of a large walk-in closet, but will be moving this summer to something more human sized, but still compact. I was wondering what kind of boxes, buckets, shelves, systems you folks use to keep your stuff organized. I have a lot of tools for DIY, electronics stuff, office stuff, etc. Honestly, I don't actually have an excessive amount of stuff for someone who is nearing 40, and has lived on his own since 18, but space is a constraint and will be for a while.

    I currently have two sets of these with various bin sizes (white bins, though): http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S79228552/
    Not a bad system, and I might get a couple more, but curious what others use, especially for smaller stuff.
     
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    I have started organizing more and more of my things because I find it minimizes the cognitive burden of remembering where the hell I left it.

    I tend to use fishing tackle or tool boxes with trays for smaller things. These go into Ikea shelving and/or used office cabinets. Don't overlook zip ties and plastic bags either.

    My wife and I converted our second bedroom into a home office. We lined an entire wall with Craig's list Ikea shelving systems. It is: cheap; mismatched; convenient; and easily disposed of when we're done with it.
     
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