Step into staff writer and organizing expert Caroline Mullen’s 750-square-foot apartment, and you’d hardly suspect she’s storing a workshop’s worth of tools—including three power saws, a slew of DIY supplies, and gallons upon gallons of paint—around her abode. “What’s a city rat with a passion for DIY to do?” she writes. “Well, I’ve had to get creative with how I store things.” Caroline swears by a few key storage solutions for stashing her bulky tools away so neatly. A few of her favorite tips? Using the furniture she already owns as hiding places, relying on cute baskets for her sewing supplies, and taking advantage of the treasure trove of space behind the couch. “I may or may not get a secret thrill from knowing that guests don’t realize there are gallons of paint and 7-foot boards hidden behind the living room curtains,” she writes. All of the creative storage solutions Caroline swears by→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›
Keeping your cleaning supplies well-organized and handy can make tackling chores a bit less daunting. From a basket piled high with reusable microfiber cloths, to a cute little carry-with-you caddy, to a rolling cart full of cleaners—here are the ways Caroline keeps her trusty supplies at the ready. “I like to be prepared for whenever a mess strikes”→
Staff writer Maki Yazawa’s favorite gift from her 28th birthday? An unexpectedly useful battery organizer. Long gone are her days of rummaging through a messy kitchen junk drawer to find a few batteries scattered among loose change and dried-up Sharpies. Now, all she has to do is crack open her briefcase, pluck a battery from one of the many neat cubbies, and move on with her day. Why we love this currently on-sale battery organizer→ Speaking of DIY: Next week, our home-improvement experts are talking all about low-effort DIY projects that you can tackle in a weekend or less. Sign up for our daily newsletter to follow along. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can’t always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox.
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