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Does your manufactured home feel a bit cluttered? Are you ready to do some spring cleaning?
The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive storage containers to have a neat and clean mobile home. There are plenty of free and low-cost ways to reclaim your space and stay organized.
Here are six smart storage ideas to try today:
From plastic wrap and tin foil to food storage container lids, it’s easy for your kitchen cabinets to turn into a catch-all space for random odds and ends. Some inexpensive magazine holders can keep these cabinets organized and ensure you can easily find what you need and when you need it.
You can even make your own magazine holders by cutting cereal boxes on a diagonal. Want to make them more decorative? Wrap them in some fun paper before tucking them into your cabinets.
Adhesive-backed hooks (like Command hooks) are incredible storage tools, especially when working with a small space.
If you need help keeping the cupboards where you store your pots and pans organized, hang some adhesive-backed hooks on the inside of the doors. Use these hooks for your lids, and you’ll never have to worry about finding the right one while making dinner.
Storing items under the bed is an excellent way to create extra space in your mobile home.
The key to being able to quickly find the items you’re keeping under your bed is making sure there’s enough space to slide items underneath and pull them back out. This is where risers come in handy. A set of four risers will prop up your bed and provide some much-needed storage room.
Another way to simplify the process of storing and retrieving items from under the bed is to add wheels to old dresser drawers (or other storage containers). The boxes help you organize your belongings, and the wheels allow you to slide the drawers or containers in and out (saving you from having to stick a broom under the bed to try and pull out what you need!).
When you’re dealing with a small space, such as a manufactured home, it’s best to utilize vertical storage space wherever you can. Floating shelves provide additional places for you to store your belongings without taking up precious floor space.
Over-the-door hooks can also free up space in bathrooms and bedrooms. Use them for towels, jackets, bathrobes, and other items that don’t easily fit in closets or cabinets. You can also buy or, if you’re feeling crafty, make over-the-door shoe holders to keep your closet more organized.
For items that you only use for a few weeks or months out of the year, there’s no need to keep them in the home at all times. Instead, store them under your porch and pull them out when you need them.
Before you start stashing items under the porch, be sure to secure them in airtight, waterproof containers to protect them from water, mold, and pests. Avoid keeping valuable or perishable items in these containers, too.
Remember that you just need creativity to find new and clever ways to store items in your mobile home. From maximizing spaces under beds to using hooks for vertical storage, you can use many simple and affordable strategies to keep your manufactured home organized and clutter-free all year.
With little and simple but efficient changes you can make a big difference to make your life practical and easier. Try these tips today, and get ready to slay your spring cleaning!