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PANTRY PARTNER The

garage is often an

overlooked option for

storing seldom-used

kitchen appliances and

bulky pantry items,

but it’s an easy way

to double or triple

tight storage space.

Stock shelves with

nonperishables like

bottled water alongside

food storage products,

paper goods, and other

items you’ve stocked

up on. Take a hard look

at the items you have

stored in your kitchen

cabinets—is that

shelf full of vases and

baskets really a good

use of space? Relocate

rarely used items to

the garage to make the

best use of drawers

and cabinets inside.

STOW & SLIDE

Successful garage

storage systems make

room for all the odds

and ends that come

with homeownership—

paintbrushes, glues,

screws, and so much

more. If you don’t

need or want a full tool

bench, employ a few

pullouts to organize

small stuff. We installed

a set of drawers from

the Elfa closet system

and used acrylic

trays inside to keep

supplies separated

and easy to fi nd.

IN THE CLEAR Sleek and

streamlined, these plastic storage

bins include handles for quick

transport and a notched front

for easy access. They’re ideal

for carrying cans and bottles

inside to restock the fridge. Large

Clear Plastic Storage Bin with

Handles, $6; containerstore.com

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