To store artwork:
Try: A cardboard mirror box.
Why it works: It can expand or collapse to fit snugly around frames.
To buy: $36 for five 30-by-40-inch boxes, uboxes.com.
To store electronic cables:
Try: Velcro Wrap tape.
Why it works: You can use it to wrap cables together and hide them out of sight under a desk.
To buy: $5 for a 15-foot roll, textol.com.
To store dishware:
Try: A commercial-style dishwasher rack.
Why it works: Individual compartments keep coffee cups, wineglasses, and Champagne flutes safely in place.
To buy: From $22, therdstore.com.
To store condiments:
Try: The Oxo Good Grips 10-inch-tall two-tier lazy Susan.
Why it works: You can adjust the top tray to accommodate bottles of olive oil and ketchup.
To buy: $25, oxo.com for stores.
To store household papers:
Try: The Fujitsu ScanSnap S300.
Why it works: Don’t just file away important papers. Make sure you have an electronic record of them with this lightweight (six-pound) portable scanner.
To buy: $250, amazon.com.
To store knives:
Try: Knife guards or sheaths.
Why they work: Sheaths protect knives and fit them better than standard knife blocks.
To buy: From $2, various sizes available, kitchenworksinc.com.
To store quilts:
Try: Archival storage boxes.
Why they work: Made from acid-free polypropylene, they protect fabrics from discoloration.
To buy: $12 to $53, Hollinger Metal Edge, genealogicalstorageproducts.com.
To store out of season clothing:
Try: Natural-canvas storage boxes.
Why they work: Breathable cotton canvas is ideal for long-term clothing storage.
To buy: From $116, containerstore.com.
To store recipes:
Try: A recipe organizer designed by Cath Kidston.
Why it works: You can organize your recipes by courses in this cheery binder, and there are sheets and pockets for inserting additional recipes.
To buy: $20, barnesandnoble.com.
To store wine:
Try: The Vacu-Vin pump.
Why it works: Wine stays fresher longer when you use this device to pump the air out of an open bottle.
To buy: $10, iwawine.com.
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