Comments on: Never Pay For Small Storage Containers Again.

By: Moresby

Moresby — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:36:21 +0000

We used cardboard boxes of all sorts until we had a mouse problem – all those cardboard boxes went into recycling and we got heavy-duty plastic bins. Sadly, seems to be a necessary evil. I do like to reuse clear plastic containers (that held rice, etc) for other dry goods in the pantry – just write the name of the new contents on the lid.

By: Amy A

Amy A — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:33:20 +0000

I’ve used shoeboxes in the past to hold photos, pieces of paper, and what not. One of the best ideas was turning empty, unused shoeboxes and other boxes into gift boxes. I would cut out wrapping paper to fit the whole box in two separate pieces, and use permanent glue sticks to glue the wrapping paper to the box. I was able to reuse these boxes for about 3 to 4 years before finding another use for them.

I also save glass and plastic containers to hold pens, pencils, paintbrushes, pins, tacs, rubber bands, wall paint, hairpieces, and who knows what else.

I am constantly telling family and friends that I will reuse filing folders, and paper.

Thanks for all the ideas. I hope mine help some.

By: Georgia

Georgia — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:09:28 +0000

I was going to say the same thing Shelley did!! ROACHES love boxes whether they are in your house or garage. BUT, if you live in an area of the country where that is not an issue, it is a great idea!! You could even have your kids decorate them to hold their toys…might make them more likely to remember and put them away??

By: Shelley

Shelley — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:00:38 +0000

This idea is great if you don’t live in a roach area of the country. Roaches like to eat the glue on boxes that have had tape on them and grocery bags, etc. We find that boxes tend to attract bugs. Just a thought. Thanks for all your great ideas!

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:13:28 +0000

I took some sturdy tomato boxes from a restaurant and spray-painted them all to match for storage containers. They are sturdy and of a similar style, and all have sturdy lids as well…

By: David

David — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:20:52 +0000

Great stuff Penny, and good idea about painting the tops. Had not thought of that!

By: penny

penny — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:50:25 +0000

I use shoe boxes and I decorate them myself by wrapping them with inexpensive wrapping paper or or shelf lining paper. Plain brown paper can also be used. I like to wrap them all in the same paper that way the look more organized and uniform. Add a little tag to the front of each box and write on the tag so you know at a glance what each box contains.
You can also spray paint the metal tops of glass jars. Paint them matching or coordiating colors so it looks like a set.

By: David

David — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:40:11 +0000

Now THAT is a great idea Linda. Thanks!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:57:50 +0000

Great ideas! I use the clear plastic boxes salad mixes come in from Costco to store small toys in my “Grandkids” room. They fit on a bookcase and can be stacked 2 or 3 at a time.

By: SJ

SJ — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:54:59 +0000

For moving if you got to walmart around midnight they are giving away those big boxes for cereal and stuff as they restock.

That’s how I moved =)