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Address
304 North Cardinal
St. Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 7AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
**I. Reasonable space planning** 1. Analyze home layout – First, carefully observe the layout and dimensions of each room in the home to understand which areas have insufficient storage. For example, the bedroom may lack sufficient closet space, and the corners of the living room may not be fully utilized. – Consider the placement of furniture, and try to avoid blocking passages and affecting lighting. By adjusting the layout of furniture, more possibilities for storage can be created. 2. Utilize vertical space – Install wall-mounted storage racks or wall cabinets to make full use of wall space. In the kitchen, wall-mounted spice racks and cutlery racks can be installed for convenient access to items while keeping the countertop tidy. – In the bedroom, wall-mounted bookshelves or clothing hooks can be used to increase storage space. – Utilize the space under the bed. Choose a bed with storage function and store seldom-used items such as off-season clothes and bedding under the bed. 3. Create multi-functional areas – Design some areas as multi-functional. For example, set up a reading corner and storage area in a corner of the living room. Place a small bookshelf and a comfortable chair, and at the same time, place storage boxes below to store books and magazines. – Set up a leisure area and storage area on the balcony. Place some green plants and outdoor furniture, and at the same time, install storage cabinets on one side of the balcony to store gardening tools and cleaning supplies. **II. Sort and organize items** 1. Clear unnecessary items – Regularly clean up items and classify those that are no longer used, damaged, or unnecessary. You can choose to donate, sell, or discard these items to free up more space in the home. – For some items with commemorative significance but not often used, you can consider taking pictures and then disposing of them to reduce the accumulation of items. 2. Sort and organize items – Sort items by category, such as clothing, books, tableware, stationery, etc. Allocate a specific storage area for each category to facilitate searching and management. – Use storage boxes, drawer dividers and other tools to sort and store small items to avoid chaos. – For seasonal items, such as thick clothes in winter and thin clothes in summer, they can be stored in different storage boxes respectively and marked for quick finding when needed. 3. Mark storage areas – Label each storage area or use storage boxes of different colors to distinguish them. This way, you can quickly find the required items when needed and avoid wasting time searching for items. – For some special items, such as medicines and tools, you can use special storage boxes and mark the contents clearly on them for quick finding in emergencies. **III. Choose appropriate storage tools** 1. Storage boxes and baskets – Choose storage boxes and baskets of different sizes and materials, and sort and store items according to their size and type. For example, plastic storage boxes can be used to store clothes and toys, and wicker baskets can be used to store magazines and books. – Storage boxes and baskets can be placed in closets, bookshelves, drawers, and other places to increase storage space while making items more orderly. 2. Clothes hangers and hooks – Choose appropriate clothes hangers, such as wooden hangers or non-slip hangers, to make clothes hang more neatly in the closet. At the same time, hooks can be used to hang hats, scarves, bags and other items to make full use of wall space. – Install hooks behind doors, in bathrooms, and other places to hang towels and bathrobes for convenient access. 3. Drawer dividers – Drawer dividers can divide drawers into different areas, so that small items such as jewelry, stationery, and cosmetics have their own storage locations to avoid chaos. – Different sizes of dividers can be selected according to the size of the drawer and the type of items for personalized storage. 4. Compression bags – For some large-volume items, such as quilts and down jackets, compression bags can be used for compressed storage to save space. – Compression bags can expel air and reduce the volume of items, making it convenient to store them in closets or storage boxes. **IV. Maintain storage habits** 1. Regularly organize – Develop the habit of regularly organizing. Spend a certain amount of time every week or month to organize and store the home. This can timely clean up unnecessary items and keep the home tidy and orderly. – During the organizing process, items can be re-sorted and organized to optimize the storage plan. 2. Put things back in place – Teach family members to develop the good habit of putting things back in place. After using items, put them back to their original storage locations in time. This can avoid random placement of items and reduce the workload of organizing. – Set up reminder signs in some places where items are easily misplaced. For example, put up a sign “Please put shoes in the shoe cabinet” at the door to remind family members to develop good storage habits. 3. Continuously optimize the storage plan – Continuously optimize the storage plan as life changes and needs increase. For example, when some new items are added, adjust the storage space in time to ensure that all items have appropriate storage locations. – Pay attention to some storage skills and creativity, and constantly try new storage methods to make home storage more efficient and beautiful. By reasonably planning space, sorting and organizing items, choosing appropriate storage tools, and maintaining storage habits, you can enhance the happiness of home life through storage. A tidy and orderly home can not only make you feel happy but also improve living efficiency and make your life more comfortable and beautiful.