Hi Guys,
With the school year starting we're getting organized! I'm after some boxes for storage, for old school books, clothes (future self) craft stuff and draw contents. Preferably clear ones. Any recommendations? Things that can stack and don't chip easily would be great. I'd store them exactly where the stuff is (inside the house) and in a storage unit (just the boxes) for fear of 'out of sight, out of mind' as things get lost easily here.
Oh and we have a crazy silverfish problem, any idea how to solve that? Moth balls in the boxes?
Also any tips on decluttering, letting go of things like said school books when I actually finished school almost a decade ago (overseas then had my stuff shipped over)? I'm the Queen of Clutter, and can't seem to get go of things ranging from old middle school boxes to $200 scientific calculators, barely used but out of date. There's that crazy thing that says 'one day I'll need it' as I might go back to teaching.
Thanks,
Update - Perhaps one of these?
Bunnings $6
https://www.bunnings.com.au/all-set-50l-plastic-storage-tub-…
mixed reviews (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/285431)
OW - Kenji black $6
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/keji-50l-s…
Clear $7 ($63 for 10, $6.30 each through ebay)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bulk-Buy-10-x-Keji-52L-Plastic-St…
Starmaid $10.20 (clear puple)
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/starmaid-storage-container-5…
I'm thinking of getting the $6.30 OW ones, and then if I need more the Starmaid. Thoughts?
You are not alone in the clutter department. My problem is I know I bought everything in my house for a reason, even if I can't remember what is was, and I know that a lot of it is only going to be landfill if I throw it out.
For storage, if you have a spare wall then I would look at the Ikea Kallax shelving units (They also make good room dividers as well)
http://www.ikea.com/au/en/search/?query=kallax
YOu can put a bunch of colour coded boxes on the shelves for storing items, they also come with options for doors, if you want to prefer them to look like lockers.