Monday 19 June, 2017

Storing Bird Seed in Plastic Containers

When you first start feeding birds, you might purchase a small bag of seed. But as you become a bird enthusiast, you will quickly discover that you need more and more seed for your feathered friends. Word gets around in the bird community, and before long, your feathered friends will bring their friends to your […]


Monday 12 June, 2017

Choosing the Right Long-Term Food Storage Containers

Have you ever thought about putting together a long-term food supply? Many people associate long-term food storage with survivalism, but it actually has many other applications. It doesn’t take the end of the world as we know it to make a back-stock of foodstuffs useful. Sometimes all it takes is a long power cut or […]


Monday 05 June, 2017

Why Create a Long-Term Food Supply?

I have noticed lately that one trend which is really on the rise especially in the USA right now is survival preparation. Maybe this is something you are already really into or maybe it is not. Either way, it is definitely a pertinent topic when it comes to plastic food storage containers. We have a […]


Monday 29 May, 2017

Can’t Get a Storage Unit? Alternative Ideas

Recently I posted about how to organize storage space, but what if you can’t get a storage unit? Maybe you cannot afford the monthly bill, or perhaps there simply is no availability in your area. Here are some alternate storage ideas for small spaces. • Declutter. This one may be obvious, but a lot of […]


Monday 22 May, 2017

Tips for Organizing a Storage Unit

There are a lot of reasons why you might need to rent a storage unit. Maybe you are moving across town and you are in between homes. Perhaps you just moved from a larger home or apartment into a smaller one. Maybe you are moving out of town for a while (or permanently). Whatever your […]


Monday 15 May, 2017

How Can You Get Toddlers to Help You Clean Up?

If you have been planning to organize the play area in your home, you may have researched a number of toy organization ideas which you are excited to implement. But there may still be a barrier ahead—and that is finding a way to get your small children onboard with the system. You can organize children’s […]


Monday 08 May, 2017

Organize Lego Bricks in Plastic Bins

Lego bricks are among the most ubiquitous toys in existence. While they are a lot of fun and help kids (and adults) to cultivate their creativity, they also can be a righteous pain when it comes to organization and storage. Looking for Lego storage ideas? You do not necessarily need to go out and purchase […]


Monday 01 May, 2017

Control Pantry Moths with Plastic Food Containers

Have you ever had to deal with pantry moths? Nothing is more disgusting than opening up your pantry to find that your dry goods are crawling with worms. Whether you are in the food storage and transport industry or you are simply looking for a solution for your own home kitchen, you might want to […]


Monday 24 April, 2017

Types of Dump Bins

It’s springtime, which is the perfect time of the year to run retail clearance sales. This is a time when customers are clearing out room in their homes for new merchandise. While there are many ways to display clearance items on retail merchandising display racks, one of the most useful types of display fixtures is […]


Monday 17 April, 2017

Creative Ideas for Clearance Sales, Part 3

In this series, I have been exploring different ideas for running creative clearance sales. Springtime is the perfect time of year to do this since customers are clearing out stuff at home they don’t need and making room for new purchases. Some ideas I have shared in Parts 1 and 2 include rearranging your merchandise […]


Monday 10 April, 2017

Creative Ideas for Clearance Sales, Part 2

Springtime is the perfect time to run a clearance sale in your store. This is a time when people are making room in their lives and their homes for new merchandise, so it is a great time to make room in your store by putting your backstock up for sale at a hefty discount. But […]


Monday 03 April, 2017

Creative Ideas for Clearance Sales, Part 1

In recent articles I have focused on getting your retail shop ready for spring. This is an excellent time to run clearance sales because your customers are clearing stuff out of their homes. That means they are making space for new stuff and hunting for great deals. So you too can run your version of […]


Monday 27 March, 2017

Make a Feeding Station for Hedgehogs

Do you have hedgehogs in your garden? In some parts of the world, hedgehogs are regarded as pests, because they crowd out other species. They are voracious eaters, and tend to predate on baby mice and birds as well as eggs. But in other parts of the world, hedgehogs are welcome in gardens, because they […]


Monday 20 March, 2017

Quick Spring Organizing Checklist

We are not quite to springtime yet, but it is never too soon to start thinking about how you are going to tackle spring cleaning. In fact, this is a great time to draft up a spring cleaning schedule and checklist. But you don’t have to stop at cleaning! You should also make the decision […]


Monday 13 March, 2017

How to Wrap a Plastic Bin in Jute

Looking for plastic storage bin makeover ideas? If you are tired of your plastic bins disrupting your décor, you can easily disguise them. There are so many different craft ideas for cheap plastic storage totes which can really upgrade their appearance, but one of my favorites is covering them with jute. In case you are […]