Storage & Organization Ideas & Inspiration Archives (2024)

The 5 Best Packing Tapes (2024 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.

The 4 Best File Cabinets (2024 Review)

In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the four best file cabinets on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.

The 5 Best Jewelry Boxes (2024 Review)

Jewelry boxes are a convenient way to keep your jewelry safe and organized. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best jewelry boxes on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

The 5 Best File Organizers (2023 Review)

A file organizer keeps your work and personal documents in a safe and centralized location. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best file organizers on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

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.

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.

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.

The 4 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 four 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.

Best Mini Coolers of 2023

Without the hassle or expense of bulky large coolers, mini coolers are a portable way to keep food and drinks cold while you’re traveling, taking a walk or hike, or going to school or the office. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best mini 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 retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Best Ottoman Storage (2024 Guide)

In this review, we examine the best ottoman storage options for a range of spaces, applications, and personal tastes.

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 (2024)

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 Basem*nt Storage Ideas

Whether using basem*nt 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 basem*nt storage ideas, you can make use of every bit of leftover space to further streamline your home—and your life.

All About Closets

The closet space you use in your home is a central part of how you organize your life. No matter how much space you have—from small cubbies to extra rooms converted into walk-in closets—strategically using what’s available is the best way to maximize your storage.

Smart Storage Ideas to Improve Organization

Improve organization throughout the house with solutions that maximize safety, security, accessibility, and economy.

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

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

Add Wine Storage Under the Stairs

Use dead space under a stair case to keep wine at the ready

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.

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

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

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

12 Genius Items for an Organized Pantry

Get a closer look at dry goods with these attractive storage products