Being Organized by Chris McKenry

Entries from February 2008

Designing New Garage with Car in Mind

February 17, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Before you move into your new home, check out the garage.  Design your “car closet” so you can get into the car without the door hitting the the side of the garage.  How is this done and still have storage?  Slatwalls. 

Slatwalls allow vertical storage right against the walls.  Organize.com offers many hooks from Schulte that hold tools, sports equipment, and gardening supplies.  These fit on 3″ centers.

Cabinets placed to either side of your vertical storage can contain those items you want out of sight.  Now get out of the car without worries.

 Chris

Categories: Garage
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Pantry Planning for the Culinary Hobbyist

February 11, 2008 · Leave a Comment

 What do you desire for your new pantry? 

  • food storage
  • an oasis to enhance your culinary skills
  • a place for extra cooking utensils

This project was designed as an old fashion, yet elegant, pantry.  In consulting with the interior designer wicker baskets, once used for vegetable storage, are now used for bagged chips and snacks.  The wrap around pantry features glass inserted into wood shelves which give more light.  One lower corner features a rotating Lazy Suzan for easy access to the rear.

Organize food by categories.  Modular POP Canisters from The Container Store keep baking items and pastas fresh and make it easy to see when supplies are low.  Quattro Stagioni Jars  provide the “old fashion” look for nuts, candies, and beans.

Your pantry can have a complete new look by cleaning out all unused and out of date food.  Keep most needed items at eye level.  New containers will not only provide a “fresh” look, but keep foods fresh for your family.

Bon Appetit

Chris

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