Storage & Organization Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring storage & organization ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
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The 5 Best Packing Tapes (2023 Review)
Packing tape keeps your boxes secure so that you can safely transport them from one place to another. Read our buyer’s guide to the best packing tapes on Amazon to learn about our top recommendations.
Best Under-Bed Storage Containers of 2023
Under-bed containers allow you to store shoes and other items discretely and conveniently. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best under-bed storage containers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various department stores, home improvement stores, and online retailers like Amazon.
Before and After: Mudroom Chaos Controlled
A high-energy family creates an orderly flight path for kids, dogs, and friends who come and go via the back door. Here's a look at the "Before" photo
The 5 Best Coolers (2023 Review)
Coolers can keep your food and beverages cold and fresh for an outing. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best coolers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
Future House | Home Organization App
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey demonstrates a home organization app that stores appliance and device information
What to Know About Hiring a Professional Organizer
Is your home feeling cluttered, but you’re not sure where to start? Find out if one of these "too much stuff!" specialists can turn your clutter into clarity.
Add Wine Storage Under the Stairs
Use dead space under a stair case to keep wine at the ready
How to Organize a Pantry
Discover extra room for food supplies and enjoy easier access to them with this step-by-step pantry improvement plan.
35 Stylish Ideas for Mudrooms and Drop Zones
From bare-bones to built-out, see our mudroom storage ideas for creating a stylish spot for coats, shoes, bags—and more—right where you need it most
Designing a Craft Room for $397
This budget redo by Rachel Beach of Craving Some Creativity uses Craigslist cabinets, recycled countertops, and a wall of DIY storage to turn a spare room into a well-organized workspace.
Best Ottoman Storage of 2023
Ottomans give you additional storage in your living room while also providing you with a comfortable place to rest your legs and feet. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best ottoman storage options on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various furniture stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How to Build a Custom Built-In Using Stock Shelving
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva transforms stock shelving into a custom built-in
Creative Home Gym Storage for Small Spaces
Maximize the space in your home with these unique ways to hide or disguise your workout equipment.
Creative Spice Rack Ideas
Got an impressive collection of spices? Show them off with an equally impressive spice rack.
The 5 Best Moving Blankets (2023)
Moving blankets consist of thick material that helps protect large items during moves. In this review, the This Old House Reviews team researched the five best moving blankets on the market to help you select one that’s right for your next move. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores and online retailers like Amazon.
5 Simple Basement Storage Ideas
Whether using basement storage shelves or making use of dead space under the stairs, cleaning up clutter to stay organized is paramount to both your comfort and sanity. And with these unfinished basement storage ideas, you can make use of every bit of leftover space to further streamline your home—and your life.
12 Smart Holiday Decoration Storage Tips
Handy products and some pro organization tips to help pack your Christmas decorations.
A Guide to Garage Organization, Storage, and Cleaning
Here are 14 garage organization ideas and tips to help start cleaning up and maximizing your garage space.
37 Ways to Add Extra Storage to Every Room
Want to know how to create more storage space in your home? Here are 37 clever ways to declutter rooms and stash your stuff.
Smart Storage Ideas to Improve Organization
Improve organization throughout the house with solutions that maximize safety, security, accessibility, and economy.
Smart Closet Design Ideas and Tips
We share tips on how to design a closet or improve your existing closet layout to create more storage space.
Find Stored Items Easily with the Duck Pack & Track App
An app that makes it easier to know what’s in those storage containers
An Organized Mudroom Is the Best Home Upgrade for Back-to-School Season
Create a well-planned drop spot to reduce clutter in living spaces
Office Makeover for $619
An unused bedroom becomes a stylish, storage-packed work zone with a DIY desk and custom-built shelving
Closet Organization Guide
Neat and tidy shelves, bins, and boxes all in a row…If only every wardrobe were so orderly and calm. They can be! Read on for pro tips to help you carve out closet storage that tames the chaos
Coat Trees
This old-school furniture piece easily contains entryway chaos and keeps frequently used outerwear within arm's reach
Walk-ins Welcome for His-and-Hers Closets
Flat-pack shelving and storage pieces fast-track the DIY design-build of a couple's closets
Build a Storage Shelf for an Over-the-Door Display
A clever solution inspired by Colonial-era homes
7 Storage Solutions for the Mudroom-less
Easy add-ons for those without this catchall room
9 Smart Mudroom Ideas
Simple mudroom designs for the whole family to store—and easily reach—outerwear essentials.
10 Ways to Live Large with Limited Space
Try these tricks for putting every square foot of a house to good use
12 Genius Items for an Organized Pantry
Get a closer look at dry goods with these attractive storage products
7 Sneaky Storage Hacks
Slacking on spring cleaning? These hidden storage tricks will be your spacious saviors