Storage Tips & Advice

Porcelain and glass keepsakes and collectibles can liven up your home but sometimes there is not enough display space and you need to pack them away. Here are some suggestions and make sure you use padded packing material and acid-free paper.

Whether you're a budding artist yourself, or have a little one who is, here's how to preserve those drawings and paintings:

A picture is worth 1,000 words…or so they say. For most folks, however, family photos are far more precious than that. Keeping them in picture-perfect shape isn't always easy, but it's always worth the effort.

Keep your treasured items protected with these five tips.

Think of how you’d feel if you opened your closet and found exactly what you needed. No matter what you use your closet for, you can get it in shape.

A well-stocked spice cupboard includes nuts and seeds. When you're going to use them, you want to know they'll be as fresh as possible and packed with flavour. Here's how:

Vinyl records manufactured after 1960 are generally better-made than their predecessors, however, and many have lasted more than 40 years without significant sound degradation. Here are tips on keeping your records in good shape.

Paper is ubiquitous — and surprisingly durable. By following these eight simple rules, you can make it possible for future generations to enjoy your cherished letters, prints, and news clippings.

Storing your records right will make them easier to find, thus easier to play when you want to — it will also decrease the likelihood of damage so you can play them for years to come.

Finding room to organize your things — whether it's in closets, the garage or cabinetry designed for storage — can be a challenge. These are some ways to maximize your space and keep your items safe.

Videocassettes may be a thing of the past, but there's no need to leave them there. Here are eight ways to make yours last longer.

Stamp collecting is timeless, as they hold all kinds of interesting information about history. Here are some tips on how to keep yours in the best possible shape — whether you're holding onto them, passing them down, or looking to sell.

They may not last forever, but CDs and DVDs are a good bet for long-term storage of your digital documents and images — as well as your music and videos. A bit of extra caution will go a long way in making your discs last a long time.

Six strange and unusual storage solutions for your stuff.

Tips to organize the bedroom with handy storage space.

Smart tips for small storage solutions.

Decluttering your entryways will make it easier to find what you're looking for when you're leaving the house. It will look better and it will help make leaving — and coming home— more enjoyable.

Keep your home workspace clean and organized with these 3 handy tips.

Aside from saving space in the refrigerator, putting fresh food in cold storage helps guarantee a healthy diet and acts as a backup in case anything prevents you from buying fresh food at the supermarket.

Remember that in times past, people got by quite nicely with much less space. Granted, they had fewer belongings, but even today, it's possible to organize your storage space to make better use of the available room.