{"id":1834,"date":"2016-10-25T18:24:19","date_gmt":"2016-10-25T18:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ssdcmoving.local\/?p=1834"},"modified":"2025-12-26T18:08:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T18:08:32","slug":"how-to-organize-your-junk-drawers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-your-junk-drawers-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tackle Organizing Your Junk Drawer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No matter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/shrinkflation-housing\/\">what size home you live in<\/a>, you\u2019ve probably got at least one junk drawer. Everyone has that drawer where they throw everything that doesn\u2019t have its own dedicated place, and while it\u2019s a decent short-term solution to clearing off countertops and floors, you can very quickly run out of space and have trouble finding items you may actually need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, if you\u2019re looking for tips on how to organize a junk drawer, you\u2019re in the right place. In this article, we\u2019ll go over what should and shouldn\u2019t be stored in a junk drawer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/where-to-donate-items-2\/\">how to declutter<\/a> your drawer when it gets out of hand, and how to organize your drawer so clutter doesn\u2019t become an issue again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-keep-in-my-junk-drawer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-i-keep-in-my-junk-drawer\">What should I keep in my junk drawer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A junk drawer is best used for items that don\u2019t have a specific place, but you may need to reach for them from time to time. For example, my parents have always had a drawer in their kitchen where they keep their address book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/best-tape-for-cardboard-boxes\/\">Scotch tape,<\/a> sticky notes, and assorted pens and pencils for easy access.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your junk drawer may look completely different from theirs, but for the best results, only store items that don\u2019t fit into a specific category but still get a lot of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself what items you always have to go into another room to find, and consider storing one or two of those items in your junk drawer to save you the trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home office may have plenty of writing supplies, but if you constantly find yourself needing a pen while you\u2019re in your kitchen, you might want to keep a pen or two in your kitchen\u2019s junk drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick list of items you should consider keeping in your junk drawer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A pen or pencil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/best-tape-for-cardboard-boxes\/\">Tape<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper clips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A phone charger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading glasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-declutter-my-junk-drawer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-declutter-my-junk-drawer\">How do I declutter my junk drawer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not careful and discerning of what items go into your junk drawer, you can end up with a lot of clutter really fast. Thankfully, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-declutter-your-apartment-in-two-weeks\/\">decluttering is pretty easy<\/a> if you follow the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Take everything out of your drawer.<\/strong> This should give you a clean slate to start from and help you get a better view of everything that\u2019s in there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sort through each item and decide whether it belongs in the drawer.<\/strong> Some items probably go in a more appropriate place; other items may need to be thrown out entirely. When decluttering, we typically recommend creating piles of things to sell, donate, and throw away, but most junk in a drawer won\u2019t sell or be an appropriate donation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organize the items you have left.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-organize-my-junk-drawer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-organize-my-junk-drawer\">How do I organize my junk drawer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already sorted your items during decluttering, keep that sorting in mind when moving on to organization. Keep similar items together and place them in the drawer in a way that lets you reach everything when you need it, and make sure you don\u2019t overfill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a little extra organization, get ahold of some drawer dividers. Many of these are geared towards organizing silverware, but they\u2019ll work just as well to help you organize everything in your junk drawer. For example, use one slot for pens, one for scissors, and a larger slot for tape and other fasteners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-should-i-store-junk-if-i-cant-fit-it-in-a-drawer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-should-i-store-junk-if-i-can-t-fit-it-in-a-drawer\">Where should I store junk if I can\u2019t fit it in a drawer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A junk drawer is perfectly fine for small items, but if you wind up with a lot of larger items taking up space in your home, you\u2019ll probably want to store them somewhere to get them out of the way. If a storage unit sounds like the right solution for you, you\u2019re in the right place!<br>Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/storage-units-near-me\">SelfStorage.com\u2019s built-in search tool<\/a> to compare the best storage facilities near you and sort by the features you need, or <a href=\"tel:%20(855)%20534-5602\">give us a call<\/a> to speak to a storage expert and get matched with the best solution for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has that drawer where they throw everything that doesn\u2019t have its own dedicated place, and while it\u2019s a decent short-term solution to clearing off countertops and floors, you can very quickly run out of space and have trouble finding items you may actually 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