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Feel like you’re running out of storage? Get creative and make the most of unused storage in your home. Harder to reach areas are ideal for seasonal items like winter coats or holiday decorations that don’t need to be accessed on a regular basis. Think about parts of your home that have concealed storage you’re not using, like under a bed or inside an ottoman.

16 pair underbed vinyl shoe storage chest

Since beds cover lots of floor space, there is lots of free space underneath. Since this area can be hard to access, having the proper storage is a must. Try an option like the 16 pair underbed vinyl shoe storage chest to store seasonal shoes. A rope handle makes pulling the chest out easy and it’s soft exterior allows it to fit in a tight or oddly shaped space. With individual compartments it can also be store winter accessories.

Under bed storage is also a good place to store travel accessories like suit bags or other luggage that folds flat. When it’s time for your next trip simply pull out the storage container and grab what you need to pack! Sometimes it can be difficult to find a place to store awkwardly shaped items like wrapping paper. A long, narrow box like an under bed container provides the perfect storage.

Try an oversized ottoman with interior storage for piling in extra pillows and blankets that can clutter up a living room. Coffee tables with lift tops aren’t always great for storing things you need to grab everyday since you probably want to store things on top, but it is a great place to store anything you don’t need easy access to. Get creative and you’ll be surprised by the amount of extra storage you can find.

Mud Season

Winter will be here soon, and with it, snow, rain and, more than likely, MUD.  In my house, I seem to be the only one who understands the concept of taking your shoes off inside. 

My kids track dirt and mud in from the backyard and my husband from the front yard.  Since my kids are too young to read, a reminder sign won’t work, and I’m not sure my husband would notice it anyway.  So, instead I have found ways to arm myself with some tools to keep mud outside (or at least contained right inside the door). 

My Mud Bid

1.  A shoe rack at the door: 
–If mud and snow are your main concerns, pick a shoe rack that has solid shelves so that dirt won’t fall through (which would defeat its purpose).  Also, pick one that is easy to clean - plastic is best because you can literally hose it off outside or in the bathtub.  If you can’t get plastic, a laminated particle board style would be the next best choice because you can easily wipe them with a wet cloth.

2.  Plastic Bin – For Serious Mud Control: 
We live in out in the country, so in the rainy season we can have major clumps of mud on our shoes.  I keep a cheap-o plastic bin right inside the door because it’s easy enough that anyone, even young kids can handle using it.  The added bonus is that when I’m ready to wash the shoes I can just pick up the bin and take it to the sink without dropping dirt all over the place.

3.  Soccer Mom Secret (and hockey moms, football moms, etc)…–
I played a lot of soccer growing up, as did my three sisters.  For my mom, this meant a great deal of proud moments but also a lot of muddy cleats to deal with.  Her solution was a shoe bag that we could throw our muddy cleats into after practice and before we set foot in the house.  Bonus: they also keep unpleasant smells contained -