My lip product collection passed 200 a few days ago, and I realized I needed a different storage solution. I like keeping my products out in the open since I easily forget about them when they're in drawers, so I was previously storing them in these.

I realized my unused nail polish rack wasn't getting any love, so I stacked a few lipsticks on it this morning to see how it'd work, and it's a perfect space-saving storage solution for those that like to display their products! I thought others might appreciate the storage inspirtation.
And now, much to my husband's displeasure, I'm going to need another rack for the rest.

Dude, you need to get out of there ASAP. Contact your local housing board, contact a local attorney for a free consultation, this is a really big deal and just changing your diet is not gonna help. If the infestation is as bad as you say AND the landlord has failed to do anything about it, you are usually open to legal recourse. Review your lease with an attorney and see what recourse you have.

If you're seeing multiple out in the open, thats a really bad sign. Roaches don't like being out in the open and will only really go out in the open if theres a real infestation.

With that being said, below check out the best most effective ways to make your house as unlivable as possible for those sons of bitches:

The key to taking care of the roaches is essentially making your house a living hell for them to live in.

First, Determine the kind of roach you have. German roaches are the most common, and tend to be the ones found in apartments.

Second-of-ly, Throw out any and all cardboard you have. They live on the glue holding it together. This means ALL of it, every old amazon box, cereal box, shoe box, old pizza box, gift box from your aunt you wanted to reuse for your other nephews birthday... throw all that shit out. I hope you were planning on spring cleaning because that's next.

Once you've thrown out all your cardboard, I highly suggest deep cleaning the entire apartment, get up every single crumb you can, do it around the entrance to your apartment, do it on every window sil, every shelf. Just....everywhere. Every crumb, hair, and just general shit you pick up is one less morsel for them to eat.

Clean every single dish, bowl, culterly, all of your dishes and put them in large storage bins something like this.

Now, go through your fridge and remove everything, clean the entire fridge out. If you can empty it I would, though this is /r/budgetfood so just I'm sure others will disagree if this is needed. All of your canned good, rice, pantry crap go into another empty bin. Put these in the middle of your living room floor.

Move all your furniture away from the walls and try to get as much of it off the floor as possible. Try to remove as many "hiding spaces" as possible.

Got textbooks, novels, bibles or any other book that has glue in it? Either throw them away or check and comb every single page for roach eggs. They like to lay them deeeep inside the bindings. Once searched, put them in a bin and stack with the rest of your stuff.

At this point, see if your landlord will come in and fill any open holes in the apartment, this includes pipes for plumbing, heater pipes coming out of drywall, underneath dishwasher, cabinet seams. Basically anything that can be caulked should be. If your landlord is an ass and doesn't want to/won't its gonna make this next part harder but not undoable.

So now that's done, you're next gonna wanna buy these two things:

Depending on the size of your place, a shit ton of boric acid

a drill

A Powder duster

The boric acid dries out and fucks up the roaches exoskeleton and they then ingest it causing themselves to (hopefully painful) death.

Take the boric acid and cover your entire floor with it. You don't need to use the duster quite yet, but just make sure your floor is completely covered. Next cover your furniture. In your now empty pantry and drawers, cover them in boric acid. This includes bath tubs, under the sinks, around the toilet etc.

Now at the bottom of one of your walls take your drill and drill a hole into your wall deep enough to get to the internals. Using the powder duster filled with boric acid, shoot the powder up into the wall. The idea is to coat the entire inside with it. It more important to get the acid everywhere. After your first hole, move about 8inches to a foot in either direction and continue spraying internally in the wall. continue to do this until every walls inside is covered in boric acid.

So now the adults are slowly on their way to perish, Nope the fuck out of your apartment for a few days, if you can't for some reason leave for a few days, in the very least do not bring any food, water, plastic, glue, boxes, paper, anything new into the house. Trash should be taken out multiple times a day and laundry needs to be stored in ziploc bags.

Okay, so now the adults should be slowly dying. Unfortunately, prior to their death, besides eating all of your food, they've been nonstop fucking and laying eggs all over your house. So now your house is literally about to be filled with shitty roach orphans and outside of going back in time and trying to teach the roaches in your apartment safe sex methods, there isn't much you can do to stop them from hatching.

Unfortunately this means in about 10-20 days after your initial treatment, you'll have to do the entire thing again. After that, outside of maintaining an impeccably clean apartment your roach problem should become more bearable. Sadly, unless EVERYONE in your building follows the above steps, you'll always have that problem.

Source: Dealt with these little shits for about 6 months, every treatment I basically grilled the bug guy to give me as much info as possible on roaches....

Those cats look like they're close to pupating. If you want to help them out, get a mesh laundry basket, turn it upside down, and put it over the plant.

They'll pupate on the underside, where they'll be protected from predators and the weather. (You can also move it to a more protected location.) You'll be able to release the monarchs once they've eclosed and their wings are dry.

Type of hamper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007CXQQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PUZ0CbG238KT9)

We just tore out cheap, clumsy shelving in our small walk-through closet (5’ x 6’), pulled up the carpet and put down hardwood, painted over the buttercup yellow to a cool grey, put two 50” wide dressers on each side (one side for me, one for my SO), and installed a simple rod and single overhead shelf system on each side. I just received a box of 100 Amazon basics velvet hangers and little 5” deep bins for konmari-ing the dresser and top shelf. I ordered a minimalist ceiling light from Ikea and I’m picking out a tiny little rug for the space too.

It’s still small, with very little space for shoes, no space for handbags, but holy hell. It’s crazy how enamored I feel with just a NORMAL closet. I guess it’s been years and years since I’ve had access to a closet like this — no weird cubbies or awkward attic type spaces, no annoying bifold doors, no making-do with a freestanding clothing rack in the corner of the bedroom. It’s absolute heaven. I’m going to start hanging and folding clothes this weekend and I’m so excited.

This is the only before photo I have: https://imgur.com/a/L07u4tZ

We’re still not totally “after” and don’t have a decent photo to show off the new flooring, but this is where we are now in the process. It’s wild how a few small changes make a world of difference: https://imgur.com/a/QMRR8y1

lingere bag

Buy one, your bras will thank you. They'll thank you even more if you use something delicate like the lingere woolite to wash them

There's always money in the banana stand.

The clothes sealing bags are better, and reusable.

https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=vacuum+bag&qid=1569796492&sr=8-4

Ooh! Look into vacuum bags! Yarn is very squishy, vacuum bags will vastly increase the carry capacity of your suitcase! If you aren't sure what I'm talking about, here's an Amazon link (non affiliate/referral/whatever, literally just searched vacuum bag) with a good description of them. There are a bunch of different brands.

In a pinch, you can do something similar with a trash bag, but it doesn't work quite as well.

Plenty of people use tupperdors/coolerdors for long term storage. There's nothing wrong with it.

There's also nothing wrong with storing the cigars loose, as opposed to in the boxes. If this makes them all fit in your existing tupperdor, go for it.

You can also just get a bigger tupperdor. I use one of THESE and am perfectly happy with it.

You can also go with a large 'igloo'-type cooler if you deal with crazy temperature swings in your house.

Spanish cedar helps to stabilize humidity a little bit but its' not a magic material. Your bovedas are going to do more to maintain stable humidity than the spanish cedar ever would.

Wineadors are nice for maintaining stable temperature... unless your power flickers. Most of them automatically reset to the lowest temperature setting when they turn back on from a power failure. You'd be wise to purchase a cheap UPS battery backup to run your wine cooler on, if you go that route.

Most of the hardcore collectors I know do not go the fancy route for storage. Large tupperdors and coolerdors with bovedas are far more common. They do just as good a job for long term storage, and allow you to spend the extra money on cigars instead of fancy storage containers.

This is why I have one of these

I just bought a nail polish rack from Amazon for this very purpose. NOTE that regular size lipsticks fit perfectly, but tall things (Revlon Balm Stains, for example) have to go on the top shelf.

I lived in a little potting shed for a year, it was chilly, but fine. All you need is a 5 gallon bucket and one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Bucket-Portable-Toilet-Standard/dp/B004KLY5CE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414046370&sr=8-1&keywords=bucket+toilets and a 5 gallon water container that you fill up at the spigot every day or so http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue/dp/B00168PI4S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1414046409&sr=8-5&keywords=5+gallon+water+bottle a bowl and a sponge and you're set up for a make-shift sink/ sponge bath...

Haven't you ever been camping? If you are homeless and broke and someone is offering you a warm, dry place to sleep why are you wasting time freaking out about building a loft? That looks like about 300 sq feet of space there and you'll be able to set up a basic "camp kitchen" and sleeping area NO PROBLEM. Get a WARM sleeping bag and a mattress to insulate you from the floor because baseboard heat is going to be EXPENSIVE. If you can't shower at the gym or at a friend's place, get a solar shower and a big pot and heat water on a camp stove and fill the bag that way. You need a place to prepare food: camp stove/microwave/folding table/minimal cooking and eating utensils. A place to sleep: floor mat/warm sleeping bag a place to bathe: a friend's place or a camp shower setup. A place to toilet: fast food restaurants/a friend's house/a camp toilet setup. A place to store clothes: fold neatly on the floor/get some cheap shelves like thishttp://www.amazon.com/Safco-Products-Storage-Black-5279BL/dp/B000789RSQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414046914&sr=8-2&keywords=grid+shelves and that's it! Anything else is extra and unnecessary

Prestige Import Group Acrylic Cigar Jar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003V0OT2G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_COR472AbrPeZh

Sistema Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 29 Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_YASDnJYGbazvb

IRIS 74 Quart WEATHERTIGHT Storage Box, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKNWVZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hKUlzb309MDZ1

Caliber IV Digital Hygromter by Western Humidor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXOKQVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_pOrWz9na6zdLh

Spanish Cedar Cigar Tray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9234HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3nSOyb6BZZT89

Boveda 65-Percent RH Retail Cube Humidifier/Dehumidifier, 60gm, 12-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPPG228/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xoSOybB110T1K

Here's how I store my flavors/liquids.

Amazon takes a LOT of my money... Here's the link

Ehh on the wire hangers. I use them for my silk camisoles and cotton button ups since the camisoles don't have much fabric on the shoulders to mess them up, and the cotton shirts are less likely to get damaged as well from them. As long as you aren't hanging up knits, it's not that big of a deal.

That said, I have several types of hangers in my closet. AmazonBasics Velvet Suit Hangers - 50 Pack, Black, ate what u have the most of and ive never had a problem with them. The other type is the super padded stuffed hangers and those are for my delicate dresses but idk if they're worth it.

Maybe a large plastic storage box that has a gasket seal, that you can pipck up at a home improvement store and put cardboard boxes inside that,
Example: https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-WeatherShield-Quart-Storage-Clear/dp/B00MWTJXP0/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1527304184&sr=1-4&keywords=seal+plastic+box

I highly recommend this. I can hang all my delicate bike gear, bras, and even jeans in like one square foot.

It's a bit smaller than a regular load. The washer holds about twice as much as the dryer, so you have to do two drying cycles for each wash load. It sounds like a lot, but the wash cycle is only 15 minutes max (i usually set it to 12 minutes) and the dry cycle is 5 minutes max (i usually do 4 minutes). The big limitation for this is drying space. I can usually only do a load a day, or one in the morning and one at night because of drying space. I have one fold up drying rack like the one below and one drying clip thing like this:

Whitmor 6171-844 Clip and Drip Hanger with 26 Clips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001E839U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_DWo7wbNC407Z6

Drying rack:
AmazonBasics Foldable Drying Rack - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7P1GPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_gXo7wbZ0V7E64

I'm shit scared of spiders too, but have you heard of spider catchers? WARNING-there is a picture of a spider in the link.

I got one for Christmas a few years back, and while I'm still scared of them, the fact that I have a tool to deal with them has really helped reduce my phobia. I can now actually pick up the smaller ones myself, and for the larger ones I have the spider catcher. Don't know if it would help, but it might be worth a try.

11.99$ 8.81$ 24.99$

I haven't seen it in plastic yet but they exist for about 15$ already. So their 35$ price should probably come down. And 75k sounds reasonable to launch a product to me.

Plastic bins are usually the best way to go, no small holes for the tiny pieces to get through.

http://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-16428012-Storage-See-Through-12-Pack/dp/B002BDTETW/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1324926801&sr=8-10

I realize you probably don't need a 12-pack, I'm just showing you what I'm on about.

If he's an avid builder, you might want to try sorting the pieces into drawers like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Stack--DS-39-Drawer-Storage-Cabinet/dp/B000HJBA1W/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1324926793&sr=8-12

Makes it much easier to find pieces than endlessly pawing through a bucket of all your bricks.

I have a 12 yr old cat that started doing the same thing. There can be many issues that are leading up to this. I'll post more after I'm done eating dinner. Just know that it's absolutely possible (and quite likely) to fix this situation!

Edit:
Ok, so given what you're saying, this sounds like it's stress based behavior. The first thing that any vet is going to say is:

• Have at least 1 more litter box than you have cats. If you have one cat, have 2 boxes. If you have 2 cats, have 3 boxes, etc.
  
• Try different litter in different boxes. Cats can just up and decide that they don't like a litter if they're stressed (little pricks). Plus, a different litter can be "interesting" to them and help encourage them to use it. It's expensive, but have her give Cat Attract a try.
  
• Have litter boxes in different locations in the house. If there's one spot in particular where the cat's going to the bathroom inappropriately, put a litter box there. On a side note, don't go out and purchase an expensive litter box for this test. Go to Target and pick up one of those wide and shallow Rubbermaid storage containers (like this, but a tad shorter) and use that as a litter box.
  
• Try both hooded and un-hooded litter boxes. Some cats can decide they want privacy for doing their business (so, hoods are a good thing) while others can feel like they're trapped (hoods = bad) because any animal is vulnerable while they're using the bathroom. Given that this cat is more stressed now, this might be part of the problem.
  
• If possible try to designate one spot in the house as "the cat's spot". This was the root of helping our cat get over part of her issues (the other was related to a medical condition). We have a spare bathroom in our apartment, so we made this her room. We put 2 baby gates up at night to confine her there, but give her free run of the house during the day. This helped her feel safe, and the other cat knows to stay away. In your friend's situation, she should keep the baby as far away from this "safe spot" as possible.
  
• She may consider looking into a Feliway product to help reduce stress. They haven't worked for us, but I've heard of plenty of people that this worked for.
  
  I know that she's already spent a lot of mental energy (and at least some money) on this situation, but it will take patience for her to figure out what can change to help her cat cope with this. Cats are very social creatures, and in your friend's case she has a 15 year bond with this cat. She has been this cats only friend and social companion for its entire life, so of course bringing a baby into the mix (who she now has to focus her attention on, and who all home routines now revolve around) stresses the cat out.
  
  If your friend would like to talk, or if she has any specific questions, shoot me a message. If she wants to talk over the phone, I'd be happy to help Q&A there too. I'm not a vet, I'm not even a crazy cat lady (for one, I'm a guy). I'm just an IT guy with 2 old cats who went through a lot to figure out what was wrong with them.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O7YRI7S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420549281&sr=8-1


Mesh washing bags. Put the aprons in these after the soak.


Soak the aprons in a mix of biz and oxyclean for at least one hour before washing if you are dirty.

Wash with hot, bleach, and oxyclean/biz mix. If colored somehow (sorry..) then go warn water, tide extra strength and oxyclean/biz.

YAY! :D let me think.... I'll add things to this post as I think of them.

Bed Caddy

Bed Risers

Hamper

This Book (my cousin got it for me when I started college way back when, and it really has a lot of good advice)

Storage

Dry Erase Calendar

Small Room Safe

Dorm Security

Command Strips

This amazing food/beverage station

A freaking PURPLE fridge

Brita

Make pooping in a shared bathroom less embarrassing

This photo display

An electric kettle

Also a planner! I like to make my own and use different colored pens to differentiate between my classes! If you want the template I use for my planner, I can send you a link to it! :D

For kitchenware of all kind, I'd recommend a goodwill-type store. Cheap and quirky.

Personally, a table and 2 chairs would be nice for work/homework/dinner. I got a folding set at Target for $40 a while back; I have a nicer wooden set from craigslist for $60 now.

From experience, you're better off buying a real mattress for comfort. People can sit on it when they visit, especially if you have some cushions that make it appear a seating area during the day. I am perfectly happy with the mattress on the floor, no boxsprings or frame, but having it higher off the ground would make it more comfortable for seating during the day.

Do you need a dresser? If you have a good-sized closet, you may be able to use something like this instead for anything you can't put on hangers -- I found some for around $5 at Target recently.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002E3KYTS/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1395938868&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

I hang it in my garage or backyard. I also bought some wooden hangers. Ikea has them

I like to get the big black trash bags and a collaspable hamper like this to put the bag in. That way it's like an actual trash can.

Hanging Tops

• First - Sleeveless, short sleeve no collar, short sleeve collar, long sleeve no collar, long sleeve collar
  
  
• Second - Roy G. Biv (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)
  
  Dresses
  
  
• First - Sleevless/strapless dresses, short sleeve dresses, long sleeve dresses
  
  
• Second - Roy G. Biv
  
  Pants and Skirts
  
  
• not really organized in any particular way because I use [tiered hangers] (http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6021-185-Chrome-Collection-Folding/dp/B000L1KN14/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1450130495&sr=8-4&keywords=skirt+hanger) and just put the pants or skirt wherever there happens to be an opening.
  
  Sweaters
  
  
• I don't like to hang up my sweaters (don't want the hangers to stretch them out and make the shoulders look weird), so I store them in something similar to [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6351-1234-JAVA-Organizer-Collection-Accessory/dp/B001KMRZ0U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450130664&sr=8-3&keywords=closet+organizer+hanging).

My husband keeps a cable bag too! It's saved the day more than once. But if it's getting too big, it's time to get rid of duplicates... or at least only keeping a 3, 6, and 9' of each kind. I would also split them into two bins; computer and tv/video.

I bought small lidded plastic bins (that stack) to keep everything together. Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-16428012-Quart-Liter-Storage/dp/B002BDTETW/ref=pd_aw_sim_201_of_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2XQKQZZMSWMJEXC29BMT

I also like to keep things where they are needed and don't store anything non seasonal in the basement. So I have some of these in the office area... one has cables, one has printer ink, etc. The tv/video cable box is in the living room with another one holding rechargeable batteries, etc.

I just don't allow myself to buy more bins... So it has to fit or I have to get rid of something else.

Also, please don't throw away the extras. Most counties offer recycle days where they will take all of your old cables, wall worts, power supplies, etc. Check your local e-waste management website.

wrote this for someone else... Copy/paste for you:

I grew up outside the first world for the most part, so washing by hand was a bit more natural to me. It's a bit of work, but a lot cheaper than paying for laundry, and much more convenient than traipsing off to the laundromat after every class. I've done this in a kitchen sink as well as a bathtub, so I know either will work. Also, I'd wash all the rest of your bjj clothes (undergarments, spats, rashguard, etc) at the same time. No point in letting them sit around sweaty.

OK, the first thing you're going to need is to get it soaked through with soapy water. Put the plug in the sink (everything applies the same in the bathtub, use whichever you prefer) and fill it up about 4-5 inches. Add the soap to the water and dissolve it in there. I'd use cool/cold water unless you're trying to shrink your gi. Add your bjj items one at a time starting with the gi jacket (it's the thickest piece). You want to make sure everything gets entirely saturated with soapy water-you should be able to tell by touch when it is. Just shake it around, rub it against itself a little, etc.

So you've gotten everything soapy-let it sit for a little-maybe 10 minutes. Then go and start hand washing your underthings, then your pants, then top. Google for instructions on hand washing, it's the same thing, you just are working with tougher material (ignore any instructions about 'hand wash only' items-washing delicates is a separate thing, nothing you're doing here is delicate). Basically you swish it around, scrunch it up, expand it, have it run against itself and the other items in the sink. You'll get the hang of it fairly quickly.

Then, empty the sink and fill it with clear water. You'll need to rinse most items 3 times or so, agitating them and squeezing and such to get all the soap out. If you have two sinks you can use them both here, working in one while the other fills.

Once that's done, wring your items out and hang them up. In the sun is best, over tile is good if indoors, or lay a towel or something to catch the drips. If your climate is cool and humid you might need a fan or the like to get enough airflow to dry them. Also, you almost Certainly will need to turn the gi inside out after 12 hours or so if you're not leaving it outside to dry.

I've used http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Collapsible-Indoor-Clothes/dp/B002E3KYTS/ with some thick plastic hangers both indoors and out, and I've been pleasantly surprised by how nice 'Charlie's Soap' brand laundry soap has worked, but any should work fine.

Don't worry too much about ruining anything-your gi is made of tough stuff. It's your knuckles and forearms that are going to get beat up during this process.

Ha! My parents did the same thing which is why I took over my own laundry at a young age :)

First, never buy anything "dry clean only" and if you have to, I typically use Dryel.

For normal laundry, only bras with underwire get hand washed. Everything else gets washed on warm/cold, gentle cycle. I use Charlie's Soap laundry detergent- no dyes/fragrance/etc; it's really cheap and gets clothes cleaner than most liquid detergents I've tried.

I hang dry all of my everyday shirts, bathing suits, and anything else delicate (like nice underwear or Spanx). Everything else- cotton underwear, workout clothes, pants, etc- I dry on medium heat.

Since we have limited space, we use these for hang drying:

For shirts- http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Collapsible-Indoor-Clothes/dp/B002E3KYTS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1374752652&sr=8-6&keywords=clothes+hanging+rack

For everything else- http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6023-741-Folding-Clothes-Drying/dp/B001UE8ILI/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1374752681&sr=1-2&keywords=clothes+drying+rack

This right here works great. I'm not now using a mixture of of a couple of containers off amazon and I just rinse them out with some baking soda with a little water then let them air out a bit.

I'm using these and these and they both work great. I really like the little ones for singles because it's a perfect shape.

I bought a collapsible clothes hanger that attaches to the shower rod. It gives me space for two-three days of clothes to dry after the quick wash in the shower.
example

here you go. i believe they are these, OP correct me if i'm wrong

walmart

bed bath beyond

target

amazon

kmart

more

I use this. It's boring, but it holds everything except the board.

I'm making a 20 deck battle box and bought http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K41E56?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01 this one to use. 10 decks per section.

Spider Catcher Original, Green https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000X26IRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8inzDb7CJN1NG

Theres a few more cracking reviews there as well!

Taller and slimmer laundry basket, and for the clothes up on the top shelf you could try putting them in one of these hanging shelves and storing bigger items on the shelf, such as suitcases, extra pillows, or the sewing machine. I would also consider a laundry basket with a lid to keep any odor contained in the dirty clothes, and not sinking into the fabric of your clean clothes.

If you don't like the look of those hanging shelves, you could try replacing your plastic drawers with this style of furniture that you can often find on craigslist or at a thrift store if you don't want to buy new. Obviously double check the dimensions of it to make sure it would fit. Then you can store things in a square basket and it keeps things feeling and looking tidy.

The towels could also be hung on over the door hooks to keep the doors from getting damp.

You won't have room for anything extra other than perhaps a fan (definitely bring one) and a lamp (again bring one). Get something like this for your closet. Did you have anything specific you wanted to bring?

If you have room for a shallow bin or two, you can fold underwear and socks so that they are filed and easy to grab. It just takes more effort beforehand. I recently reorganized my drawers this way and it freed up so much space and made everything more organized.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dg0g2OPRg4

Another idea is to have these hanging shelves somewhere: http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6351-1234-JAVA-Organizer-Collection-Accessory/dp/B001KMRZ0U/

You can buy bins and then consequently organize your underwear and shirts like the previous video shown.

http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Drawers-Hanging-Organizer/dp/B0044SHP16/

Only hang what you need to, like suits, dresses, and jackets.

Oh man, I struggled with this for SO LONG. It doesn't feel right hanging up worn clothes right next to my clean clothes, even if I consider them 'clean' enough to wear again.

After a million years of keeping them in crumpled piles somewhere, I finally got this compact laundry/drying rack. I keep it in the corner of my bedroom and anything that's in this 'in between stage' gets hung on it. Keeps everything separate, unwrinkled, and I also have a good visual of what I need to wear again before I start dirtying more clothes. I love it so much.

Sure, here is my whole setup for my apartment:
Washing Machine
Pants drying stand
Everything else drying stand
Sock hanger
drip dry hangers
Pants hangers - although I got my hangers at WalMart and they have rubber on the clips

In retrospect I would actualy recommend getting this or the tri-arm rack and this as the big drying rack thing is a bit overkill when you have the sock hanger. You could get two sock hangers and hang them on the side of the shirt rack and dry everything you need in less space without having to fold anything over a bar, causing it to dry slower.

Also in the other thread it was recommended that I use all natural soaps instead of the generic detergent. I think thats it.

I like the washer, overall, it does its cycles so fast that I don't really have time to play games or something requiring concentration. I have been wearing the clothes washed in it for the past week and after the initial stiffness wears off they don't seem any different from a regular wash.

My one complaint is that the hoses are cheap, so I might figure out a replacement for those sometime next month. Also, I had to go to youtube to figure out how to use it properly

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RL9CSG?keywords=banana%20holder&qid=1450835307&ref_=sr_1_7&s=home-garden&sr=1-7

but this one is more luxury it has wood!

Not OP but this looks similar.

Amazon has a few options

wall rack holds 96

Polish Table Rack holds 60ish

Amazon link. There are a few different vendors selling them at similar prices with varying shipping fees.

It seems to have some issues according to reviews...

Lots of good tips here already! My personal ones are;

• Skinny velvet hangers - I have these from Amazon. They make a surprising difference.
  
• Fold tops, pants, skirts, workout clothes the Konmari way - like this. - you can see everything at a glance and I find it to fit things a bit better.
  
• Underwear and socks - I found out that I was hoarding them like crazy for no reason. I do laundry once a week so I don't need 20 pairs of underwear or 30 pairs of socks. I kept 10 pairs of undies, 5 bras (sports bras not included) and 10 pairs of socks (thicker sport ones, no show, normal...).
  
• If hanging stuff up on hangers, layer them if possible! I hang two or three cardigans on top of one another, I hang one blazer on top of another. Lighter fabric work trousers also get hung in doubles and triples.
  
• If you have an inside door or the back of the wardrobe (some have the rail very forward leaving you some space in the back actually) you can hang up something like this storage to keep your workout clothes/camis/rolled up jeans/scarves in. Might be a bit harder to get to if you have to slide clothes out of the way but worth it. Otherwise of course easily accessible in a door.
  
• Rail organisers as another user shared.
  
• Storage bins with wheels under a bed if possible - easy for shoes or bulky things like sweaters or loungewear/pjs. If they have wheels they're at least easy to pull out.
  
  Other than that, keep an eye on the clothes you have and what you wear. Even if at first assessment you think you need to keep things, if you never wear them you can put them in storage to see if they're missed before donating. Also vacuum bags are great for storing off-season clothes. I just packed the last of my bulky winter wear up last weekend.

If you have a small closet, these hangers save a lot of space. The velvet on them keeps clothes from slipping, but they are super thin compared to regular plastic hangers and save space. There are also hangers where you can hang like 5 pair of pants on 1 hanger which is a great space saver.

I use washing bags in addition to turning them inside out and zip them up. Use gentle cycle and hang dry. Works great!

Watch this, then buy these. My in-laws got their dryer serviced about a year before our kid was born and they found a bunch of small articles of clothing that had worked their way between the drum and the shell of the dryer. Baby socks don't stand a chance.

I'm a student and all I need are these

I'm moving quite far away in September and I need to reduce the amount of space my stuff takes up so I have a duvet to sleep with.

No sob story, just can't afford them right now. Gotta save my moneyz for baked beans so I can eats 😋

vacuum sealing, perhaps? https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525733621&sr=1-4&keywords=vacuum+bags+for+storage

You need to put some weight on the hanging film. I use this to hang my drying films, and this on the end of each individual film.

Each film is different also, some tend to curl more than others, or band in the middle. After my film is totally dry I cut them into manageable strips and then inside a nice heavy book overnight, then on to scanning.....

If you do decide to try cloth. This hanger is cheap and takes up very minimal space for drying.

Whitmor Clip and Drip Hanger - Hanging Drying Rack - 26 Clips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001E839U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VykUDbC2QGDW6

Im fairly certain thats a clip from https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001E839U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't find that they ride up, but then I have a big butt and don't wear skinny jeans, so that might be it.

I live in a small apartment, too, but I live alone. I air dry my clothes because it saves me a little bit of time and money, and because heated drying is rough on the clothes.

I'm lucky because my clothes rack is on an old revolving door that disappears entirely into the wall - kinda like this, but with a single metal bar instead of shelves. I use one of these hanging racks for my socks and underwear. It's very handy.

A rabbit that's well cared for can live over 10 years. My husband's old rabbit lived to 11. Rabbits play but not like cats or dogs. They are more just do their own thing kinda pets, but if you socialzie well they will cuddle with you and will love pets and scratches. Mine will lay right next to my leg and lick me while I pet them. Playing for them is more just chewing twigs, baskets, and wood toys, sometimes tossing things around.

Rabbits will be pretty clean if you litter train and do upkeep of their living area on the regular, as well as brush them when they are shedding. Though there are always a few stray poops on the floor, usually because they stick to their feet when they jump out. Also if I get lazy and don't clean the box as often as I should they let me know by peeing outside of it.

Their diet should be primarily timothy hay, 2nd cut is best. I reccomend not buying from a pet shop, because their hay is first cut and is mostly inedible sticks. If you get a good 2nd cut hay, I get here https://www.sweetmeadowfarm.com/animal-food-and-hay/timothy.html in a 35lb box and it last my two a couple of months, and they like it much more, plus it's cheaper. Then an adult rabbit that's about 6lbs gets about 1-2 cups daily of dark leafy greens like kale, collar greens, dandelion, romaine etc, and an occasional bit of pepper, a small bit of fruit, or a radish. They also get 1/4 cup pellets a day between the two.

One thing about rabbits is that commercial cages are no good unless they spend most of the day running around. Mine actually are free run in one room, I just gate off things they shouldn't go up to. If you do plan to cage though I recommend building your own from wire cube shelving like this shows http://www.therabbithouse.com/indoor/rabbit-cages-cubes.asp

You can customize those in an infinite amount of ways. Also I find with normal size rabbits, ramps aren't needed. I reccomend you buy these if you do http://www.amazon.com/Safco-Products-5279BL-Storage-Black/dp/B000789RSQ because they are good quality and come with great little connectors that are great for doors.

Also forgot to mention that one big thing about rabbits is that they are very reactant to stress. A small stressor like too much noise or a sudden temperature change can make them sick. So you have to work hard to reduce stress. If a rabbit stops eating it is an emergency. Last year it got too warm in their room and both got GI stasis and I spend $1000 fixing them up. Just a heads up.

Hello! I live in a small apartment too, so I know what's up lol

Here are the things:

A Couch Arm Wrap

A Folding Ottoman Bed It's an ottoman that turns into a bed for guests!

Cord Balls

The Laundry Pod

Collapsible Laundry Basket

They are pop-up laundry baskets. http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Pop-Up-Hamper-Black/dp/B0007CXQQ6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451023575&sr=8-3&keywords=pop-up+laundry. They work perfect for fry to swim out of. I get em for about 4$ at walmart

awesome idea! could you possibly repurpose a couple of pop-up hampers to make it work? or make something out of wire that can collapse? similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Pop-Up-Hamper-Black/dp/B0007CXQQ6

regardless, when you figure out I hope you post pictures here!

If you have your decks in different colored sleeves (or in smaller deck boxes, like these), you can just carry them in one of the white cardboard boxes that most people store cards in. My LGS sells them for $3 each and I imagine you could fit more than 10 decks in one. They look like this, but this one might be better for you.

You could instead get the Khans of Tarkir holiday box, but I wouldn't recommend it since the quality of the cardboard is pretty low.

I have also seen people use this zippered gaming case to transport cards; one of the reviews says that it can hold 10 deck boxes.

Good question. This kind of box.

Although, your local game store probably has these WAY cheaper than Amazon. Cause $10 for one of these is terrible.

I have recently purchased 2-BCW Shoe 2 Row Storage Boxes. I paired this with some Ultra Pro Card dividers. Right now I am using one box for corp and one box for Runner and I have all of one row filled only 1/4 of the other row filled. Lots of space still to grow.

Boxes: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K41E56?keywords=card%20box%20storage&qid=1452365038&ref_=sr_1_10&sr=8-10

Dividers: http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Card-Sleeves-Dividers/dp/B000R40GNU/ref=pd_sim_200_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=31FI3I2mlTL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR115%2C160_&refRID=1W0DH5Z15CSQPCK3MB3W

Standard cardboard BCW double row boxes are good for bulk (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K41E56/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_xioIwbYQQE01N). Most LGSs will have them for cheaper then Amazon.

I have a Rubbermaid Commercial 4.75 gallon food tote (actually several that I bought lightly used on Amazon). It works well for large cooks, and since I have a pretty big family, I tend to do a lot of big cooks. I also have the smaller 12 qt container (a word of caution - get the clear one, not white). It also works well, and fits the Anova perfectly.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VARWQ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

It's this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VARWQ4
This is the lid: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063L0WS

Forget about your worries and your strifes

I never look up anything political anymore for that reason alone

I really need this

I hate hate hate spiders and there are so many in the landen I'm worried they might get in my house :(

I also really want this Because sometimes when I'm not with my boyfriend I just need a cuddle

Get yourself one of these bad boys. Changed my life.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spider-Catcher-B2001/dp/B000X26IRE/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YXSVFT7K37NVBPSX5F0B

It's tame compared to some things in this thread, but for me it's the day my arachnophobia turned from "simple dislike of spiders" tu full blown phobia.

I was visiting a cave in Madagascar with my family. We had to go up some stairs and a ladder then walk bent in half because the cave was at the top of a rock formation, and the ceiling wasn't high. It was dark, and the guide had the only flash light. He was showing us things by pointing it to them. So he shows us insects, then bats on the ceiling, and then a HUGE spider on the wall. I didn't expect it at all, I started to cry hard, had trouble breathing, was shaking, etc. My mom had to guide me to the ladder and stairs because I couldn't see anything through my tears and I wasn't breathing right. Of course we saw another spider on our way back down. I sat there for an hour trying to calm down. I honestly thought I was going to die, bent un half in that tiny dark cave, I couldn't breathe. Since that event, I have similar reactions when I see a spider unexpectedly (I'm "okay" with seeing a small one in a garden where it's supposed to be, but if I see one in my house I panic again). The helplessness is awful, but what's really hard is to know that it's irrational, yet I still can't breathe. Anyway, the only thing that helps is a spider catcher, a stupid tool that's actually so helpful. It makes me feel calmer, like I have a weapon, a way to defend myself. It's all in my head, but at least last time I had a spider in my home, it only took 15 minutes to calm down instead of an hour.

Spider Catcher https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000X26IRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.idXzbBQ03AZ2

I'm glad you're not going to harm the bro! Good luck!

This is what you want https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spider-Catcher-B2001-Original-Green/dp/B000X26IRE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=spider%2Bcatcher&qid=1571508434&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

Get a metal frame that sits up high. Put stuff you own under it, in a closet (clothes in a hanging dresser) or on an end table. Throw out everything else.

If you don't want a small room to feel cluttered you have to have less shit :D

Cheap and efficient solution if you have some spare closet space, one of these hanging shelf things. I live in a condo with limited space but a surprisingly large closet and have my yarn on one of those, works like a charm.

What storage containers do you use (or have you used) for your various bits and baubles?

• Akro-Mils Cabinets?
  
• Open Top bins?
  
• Sterilite containers?
  
• Plano Stowaways?
  
• Old Amazon shipping boxes?
  
• Something else?
  
  What were the advantages/disadvantages? I'm thinking of trying to standardize on just a few types of storage and don't want to back myself into a corner.

A pack of these guys.

Granted, I'm only feeding two and it sounds like you need a lot bigger bins. But yeah, stackable bins. Maybe one of these too. Like so.

Or, if you're trying to make it look pretty (or like there's no "pet junk" there at all), try getting a piece of furniture like an armoire and storing everything in bins in there, like so or like so.

I'm about to order some off amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002BDTETW?cache=868e74531e65ee07f7e160596aab2fda&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1408435413&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

https://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-5009-1-Collapsible-Portable/dp/B002E3KYTS

I have this. It folds away quickly, needs very little space and you can hang multiple gi’s on it.

?

I'm about to buy some banana racks as Christmas gifts, because they make fantastic headphone holders.

Not sure if I want to get metal ones or wood. Probably one of each because one person has a glass desktop, and the other has a wood one, so wood on glass and metal on wood. Makes sense.

Actually other than the name of the gas most people who eat bananas know that bananas ripen quicker when enclosed. That's why they sell these.

https://i.imgur.com/V4ZkQq8.jpg

Pretty easy and straight forward. Very easy to set up. I had built a wood rack but felt this would be easier and more upgradable. It takes up very little room and it adjustable without cutting a single thing! Just check the dimensions for what will suit your needs. Mine is 36" wide and accommodates 2x systems on top and possibly 2x more systems on the bottom. Here are some links for the part links below. I went with the black one since it had a lower chance of conductivity. I made sure to put some fitting cardboard under the mobo just in case. I used twisty ties to hold the cards up which worked great. Could use some thing Zip-Ties if you know how you want it and can leave it. I had to move mine around a bit so the twisty ties were easier.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Black/dp/B018YLFJX4/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-4&keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/Layer-Shelf-Adjustable-Steel-Shelving/dp/B01G4N8JOU/ref=sr_1_9?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-9&keywords=Wire%2Brack&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Sandusky-WS241430-Shelving-Height-Shelves/dp/B078MKDZGZ/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-8&keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Supreme-Shelving-Adjustable-Leveling/dp/B004BDP69M/ref=sr_1_12?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-12&keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Adjustable-Shelving-Shelves-Leveling/dp/B004BDP692/ref=sr_1_18?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-18&keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Wheels/dp/B01LZAV8KH/ref=sr_1_16?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-16&keywords=Wire+rack

http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6070-3436-Supreme-3-Tier-Shelving/dp/B004BDP692/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1395210181&sr=8-5&keywords=metal+shelving

I use something similar to this. It's very nice.

I also recommend BAMT on USB. Try version 1.6. I use this shelf with zip ties: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BDP692/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Azar-225510-Compartment-Cosmetic-Display/dp/B005A3QILM/

http://www.amazon.com/Cosmetics-Acrylic-Polish-Organizer-Holder/dp/B00A0MB6GU/

http://www.amazon.com/Catalina-Cosmetic-Lipstick-Organizer-Display/dp/B00CC7TBHM/

Just search for "nail polish tray" or "nail polish rack" and there a bunch of options.

Alternately, I have one of these which I snagged for half off when Gracious Home was going out of business. It works pretty well & is like a glorified salad spinner. I don’t think you could put more than a pair of jeans & a shirt in there, though, so perhaps that other one will be better for you.

Hand washer

I don’t have one, I stop by friends houses. Also laundry mat occasionally, it’s expensive!! I’ve considered one of these. Takes up space tho

I store all my t-shirts on slim hangers in my closet.

I also converted my closet to double rods, like this: https://www.yafangouwu.com/wp-content/uploads/m/m-frugal-closet-rod-under-stairs.jpg

Now I have more closet rod space than clothes.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KL7VPWO http://www.amazon.com//dp/B00MWTJXP0 a variety of sizes

i'm very careful now after bringing home a grain beetle infested bag of dry beans. i buy from high turnover sources and double bag all snacks and starches using airtight bags, not loose garbage liners. anything you buy in the store that's a bag in a box, or box only (like pasta) should discard the box and be double bagged or bell jarred or lock&lock containers when you get home. i also put one small fly traps in my containers as moth indicators. i really don't bulk up much since between aldi's and online walmart shopping, there is no money to be saved by going bulk.

http://www.amazon.com//dp/B00OJM2710

my building has lots of roaches and mice, but i have other strategies to keep them out of my apartment, so i'm more concerned with containing bugs i may inadvertently bring home, then anything already living in my building.

That's awful! I hope insurance covers it.

We're planning on moving some books to the basement too, since we're running out of space, and we've decided to put the books in these airtight plastic containers (they're cheaper at Walmart). I know that's too late to help now, but maybe it will be for the future?

I bought these:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MWTJXP0/

two of them are full of filaments, along with dessicant.

Get a washing bag for your belt so that it doesn't get pummeled by your washer and see if the stripes stay on better with that. I've had athletic tape stripes stay on no problem.

Here's the thing, a pillow case isn't nearly as um, "porous" as a mesh bag. Your products maybe prematurely breaking down due to sweat. So you'd save money by taking better care of them. I also don't see how you wouldn't find a laundry bag where you buy your groceries.

Also, its only £3 for them. Here's the ikea site and here's the amazon site.

I use one of those mesh laundry bags to wash my aprons. Something like these: http://amzn.com/B00O7YRI7S

this gives you another 4" of height

or this gives you another 7"

They do make airtight tubs. They are expensive though...

https://www.amazon.com/IRIS-Quart-WEATHERTIGHT-Storage-Clear/dp/B00PKNWVZY

I use them to store cigars where the humidity must be controlled.

Possibly. It has more to do with moisture clinging to the outside of the filament. Nylon actually absorbs water, so you need to keep it super dry all the time. PLA is the least affected of common materials, but it will still suffer performance issues because of this.

My advice is get an airtight container/box and get a big pail of desiccant off of Amazon. Dump a bunch into the container so you have about an inch of desiccant on the bottom. Then just put your spools in their and keep it shut unless you need to get a different spool out. This can recondition material over the course of a week as well. Nylon would probably need a professional dryer of some sort, similar to what injection molding companies use to dry their plastic pellets before using them. I haven't had to dry nylon yet, but I would think that's what you'd have to do.

Yes towels so the corners don't cut through the bag!
SpaceSaver Premium Reusable Vacuum Storage
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UIMADbMK0MWBN

You probably wouldn't even have to remove excess air... This is just an idea I've had... I really hope this is helpful. I wish everyone the best of luck with this storm.

I use a tension rod (a pretty large one I suppose, it’s between two walls) and then just hang dry the clothes on the hanger. For any small items (socks & undies) I use something like these clip hangers on the tension rod.

I have two of these hanging from one of our shower rods. With the vent in the bathroom running heat all winter my diapers and clothes actually dry pretty quickly.

https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Clip-Drip-Hanger-Hanging/dp/B0001E839U/ref=sr_1_21?keywords=shower+drying+rack&qid=1574111511&sr=8-21

I'm not sure honestly, but that looks like it would work!

Amazon link for others https://www.amazon.com/Safco-Products-5279BL-Storage-Black/dp/B000789RSQ

My goal was to get my cables off the ground. I don't have a picture at the moment, but I took a square wire panel from a shelving set like this: http://www.amazon.com/Safco-Products-Storage-Black-5279BL/dp/B000789RSQ and fastened it to the bottom of my desk with zip ties. Then I attached the power strip and bundles of cable to the wire panel and made it look all neat. This way none of the cables are visible unless you go under the desk. That's my method and I'm sure everyone has different methods. But again, my goal was to bundle up my cables and get them off the floor.

It's a few sets of C&C grids. They're marketed as shelves, but as you can see you can arrange them in any way you like! Linky link

We patched up a couple of gaps in the fence with this stuff while our puppy was tiny (he can't get through the gaps anymore now anyway) http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000789RSQ?pc_redir=1414537736&robot_redir=1 I think it's easier to get hold of in the US than here, and cheaper too. The grids are 14" square, fix them on with cable ties or rope or something.

I don't have a setup for travel yet. Thought I do have one of these cool rolling carts! And one of these rolling carts, too. I got them to carry my supplies and wares for craft sales, but haven't used them in a while (and i don't remember them being that expensive, maybe they were on sale...). Super handy though.

Though, the couple of times I've had to take a small amount of wire and tools with me somewhere, I've just put tools in one gallon sized ziplock bag, and the wire in another, then tossed them into a bigger cloth bag to carry.

Here's what my crafting wall looks like at the moment. It's in disarray, but better than it was! :) The pegboard was going to be thrown out at work, so I saved it. There is a lot of space that I could use that is covered up by the desk, but I didn't want to cover up the window. And yes, there's a makeshift cat bed on the top shelf. I knew I wouldn't be able to make the shelves without her having something to lie on, because she would have climbed up there and just knocked everything off anyway. the shelving is made out of this modular shelving stuff, but with zip ties not the connectors it comes with.

This is just the stuff I use regularly. I have a whole room full of supplies I either bought myself or inherited from my mom.

Metal part can be called a wire grid panel or wire cube shelving system. The connectors are just called plastic cube connectors. Here is a link for them on Amazon, maybe you can see if they ship to Bulgaria https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000789RSQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479925708&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Wire+cube+system&dpPl=1&dpID=51qz0xFPfyL&ref=plSrch

Im trisha 20 years old graphic design major. I think everyone needs a 55 gallon tub of lub

School supplies:
pop up laundry basket
command strips
a hard drive

have fun with it. :)

I forgot to consider you might be out of the U.S, but my tips should still apply.

This might sound obvious but don't overpack clothes. Some of my roommates and myself included brought so many clothes that we don't use and it's just taking up space.

For kitchen use, take your own utensils but just one of each you're not going to need more than that trust me. For kitchen equipment like pans and pots, if your buddys do get in coordinate who takes what so you don't have multiples.

In the beginning it's all about taking what's absolutely essential, if you're able to go home during breaks that's when you bring some more stuff if you have the space.

I'm gonna link some stuff in a moment that you should absolutely consider buying. They're going to be amazon links but big chain stores in your area should carry similar products.

These three products fold so they're easy to pack in any suitcase.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VAP3WQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UmaYzbTE3WW8Z

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007CXQQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_phPsFiDn7OQci

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2JICUM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CpaYzbDRYQXFF

A little bigger so you'd have to buy these once you've settled in but they help if you're low on space.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011AM4HI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4qaYzb41J2H0N


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011AM9K2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EraYzbKNW12MG

Plastic is your best friend if you're low on funds and can't buy dressers. I have one in my closet for T-Shirts/socks/boxers and one under my T.V desk for electronics/school stuff

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MPQ2S2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9saYzbE9D8P4Q

I ship to Mexico sometimes so maybe you can ship to Chile as well.

Cheaper versions of these make for great washing stations at your camp. You can usually find empty ones at Meijer and Walmart for a couple bucks. I just use an old laundry detergent container that I washed out when all the soap was gone.
Water Jug

When you put a bag in these cheap hampers, they make for perfect garbage or recycling bins for you camp.
Folding Hamper

Want to keep your tables tidy and clear up space. Look into these cheap closet organizers. They hang pretty good from your canopy.
Hanging Organizer

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K41E56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JAfZzbTR2PXZR

I have several boxes like these in various sizes to keep my cards.

Trying this a third time. I accidentally deleted the first post, then the second post kept getting marked as duplicate by RES. So, sorry if it looks like a repost. I guess it technically is.


Anyway, here is the box I used. It's actually recommended under the "Frequently Bought Together" section of Amazon when you pull up Cards Against Humanity itself. It comes completely unfolded, so prepare yourself for a large box if you buy one.

I used the blank cards to decorate the sides.

I store mine in this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000K41E56/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3KW6IKLVT73H


I have only Base, Intrigue, Alchemy, Cornucopia, and Seaside though. If you own every expansion the 3,200 should work fine. I use these as dividers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001PHZGJC/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3NEGNHIURYLBQ

I like a transparent acrylic bath. It lets you see at a glance what's going on (no floating, leaks, or bunching up). As long as everything's totally clean, it's attractive on the counter (my earlier stockpot setup looked more like a science experiment or homebrew).

I use the 5 gallon Rubbermaid polycarbonate, with the matching lid, and a cutout for the circulator. This is an ideal size, as it's close to the max capacity for the Anova.

Someone suggested that I share a photo of my rig.

I have a Sansaire. While it performs well, the hourglass shape is inconvenient.

I purchase a polycarbonate container and lid from Amazon on the advice of another member of this subreddit. The rough home, for the circulator, was made slowly using a soldering iron.

So far, I've cooked several top round steaks with this rig. Most recently, I made a brisket in the style of a beef bourguignon to much success.

My only complaint is the gap in the lid around the immersion circulator. I cover it with plastic wrap to maintain relative water seal.

These parts were far far cheaper than the Sansaire-specific solutions offered by Amazon—even with a $20 soldering iron!

Links (unaffiliated) to parts:

Rubbermaid Clear Plastic 5-Gallon Food Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VARWQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r1Lpyb61GQYAD

Rubbermaid Commercial FG331000CLR Lid for Food/Tote Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063L0WS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P1LpybSQ7WNFR

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VARWQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_C61nyb85B81BZ Plenty of room for good circulation.

For most baths, I just use my small stock pot. If I'm cooking a larger item or for a group, I go with a 5 gal Rubbermaid container: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VARWQ4

I think the Anova is rated to 4.5 or 5 gallons, IIRC. The fact that the cooler is insulated is helpful, and you probably aren't filling it up to the 6.25 gallons it holds.

I bought this food safe polycarbonate box for $25, and it is perfect for everything I've done. It's easy to store, and I can use it to carry around other food items if I'm taking it somewhere else to use. I think I just like being able to keep it in the kitchen without people asking me why I have a cooler sitting in the corner. I also don't have to cut holes in it to fit the Anova. If I need a lid for longer cooks to prevent water loss, I just cover it with foil.

Has anyone tried this one out yet? Looking for opinions.

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https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000VARWQ4/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB

I just did a few cooks with my Anova one with this container. It sits firmly in the middle of the container.

Did steaks and then some eggs @ 176F with no issues.
I heats the water up to temp really fast. Covered with plastic wrap when cooking. Ordered this rack to fit :

http://www.sousvidesupreme.com/Shop_Online/Accessories/SousVide_Supreme_Universal_Pouch_Rack/Product.aspx?ProductID=37&DeptID=45

The Anova is a powerful circulator in this smaller container. Need to put eggs in a container then drop in Camwear. I have a insulated cooler for longer cooks.

Good for daily use with shorter cooks with 4 pouches or so.

You won't go wrong having two size containers.
This Rubbermaid container did not work without cutting lip on container to fit Anova:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VARWQ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I have used this one without modification:

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/carlisle-10203b07-full-size-8-deep-food-pan-clear/70018CL.html

12 quart seems a little small to me. I got this 5 gallon tote and I think it's great. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VARWQ4

while you're at it I'd also suggest getting some kind of rack to keep the food off the bottom so you keep heat circulation on point. I got a couple that fit in the bottom of this one.

These look really cool - I've seen something very similar at my friend's house. I know you didn't mention it, but here is a handy dandy mattress caddy to store stuff too - looked fun for someone who likes to have stuff handy by the bed :oP.

Right now I am relaxing a bit, then I will clean a little, and then I teach my graphic narrative class this afternoon.

I think you need this so you can keep all of your essential revision tool and your break things, without having to relocate. XD

Something fun on my wishlist is this Harley Quinn graphic novel because I teach graphic narrative and my favorite comicbook gal is Harley Quinn. :P

Who needs revision?!

My favorite movie, currently, is The Awakening. So good.

A little blurb about me: I am in undergrad right now studying clinical psychology and theatre (performance and technical theatre). I have a dog named Leo and he's kind of a buttface, but I love him. He's a shitzu. I go to school in a different state so I'm only home for three months a year (which can actually be too much). I really love to boil a Potato and then put Sriracha on it. Probably one of my favorite foods, actually. I spend most of my summer time working at a movie theater or playing video games. This bedside remote caddy would be nice for my dorm room.

I've probably owned over 100 cats in my lifetime so far.

Bedside storage thing for college.

There's a penguin on top of the telly.

Storage is at a premium in dorms and this is great for reading from your bed!

Edit: Almost forgot! When you're in college studying in the library or the student center, you may want to lock up your laptop. It's crumby, but people will steal and nothing is more devastating than a lost laptop! laptop lock

Edit#2: yikes I'm so forgetful. Would you like a falafel with that?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019S3MCU?colid=2FO4AGYKGYEP6&coliid=IZ1ZCV24SK2B5&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl

I'm probably in the minority here, but I am not a huge fan of these systems, as there is so much wasted space! I have no problem putting a dresser in a closet. We have 4-drawer dressers in two bedroom closets.

All of our current closets and pantry came fitted with basic Closet Maid wire shelving, and that's fine with me. We have canvas or fabric sweater and shoe organisers and some boxes that fit in the sweater one. I use banker's boxes or plastic storage bins on the upper shelves. I also make use of doubling rods, basically a short closet rod on two long hooks, so shirts can be hung on upper and lower rods.

btw, if you are set on a closet-shelving system, check your lease, and verify that you can remove it when you leave. Some leases require that anything attached to the walls becomes the property of the landlord. This protects them from having huge holes left in the walls.

If that is the case, be sure that the system you choose will leave only clips attached, which you would leave behind while taking all the expensive pieces with you!

I have the same philosophy as you both. I have one giant reusable bag with my stash in it and frankly, I feel like it is too damn much. I plan on buying something similar to this to organize it so I can see it and organize it by weight because it really bugs me having it all crammed together. (Thanks to whoever it was that recently posted the idea!) In the past month I've gone on a couple of trips and of course I had to buy some yarn; I bought some pretties without a project in mind and now it is really bugging me. What if I find the perfect project for it but I didn't buy enough?! What if I only need one skein and now I have two? I don't want matchy things and I don't to give away gifts that are hand-wash only. Sigh. Life is so hard.

Well, I used to have a blue one of these, and it held up really well, so I have to recommend it. You can get them cheaper at places like Target, though.

This sort of container is the same concept, more stackable, but less convenient. It's also cheaper in some stores.

If you want to go more fancy, this is a spiffy stackable container. The top is a lid that comes off. My parents have one, and it's pretty nice.

Thanks for the contest!

Here's one 28$ for 12 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002BDTETW?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Each group is given a plastic container like *this

Then have a "river" going through the center" and tell them they need to create an irrigation system and have to plant x number of crops and have them all properly watered

Canvas Travel Bag - It's a great for traveling! And great for an overnight stay! It's convenient and take less space than a suitcase.

Totoro Power Bank - Does your phone run out of battery quickly? Well, getting a power bank makes it more convenient, and you can usually carry it with you to places without looking for an outlet to charge your phone.

Planner will make it easier to plan out your days and making list of what you need things to get done.

Clothes Drying Rack - If you do not have a place to hang your clothes to dry, then using a drying rack will make it easier.

Arrow Calendar - Write down your special events! And Arrow is an awesome superhero!

Oh man. Banana Hanger. So my bananas can hang, comfortably. ;)

Thanks for the contest

Well cat knocking off the table would be worse for headphones with delicate pcb for the wireless portion. Most highend headphones have replaceable cables like Sennheiser. You can google whatever manufacture and replacement cable to see who has what. Cheaper to replace a cable than an entire wireless headphone. My HD 650 replacement cord is $20. Maybe you need a banana stand to hold your headphones and reduce cable slack to prevent issues.

https://www.amazon.com/Anchor-ORIGINAL-Under-Desk-Headphone-Stand/dp/B00P31BMHG/

https://www.amazon.com/Totally-Bamboo-Banana-Hanger-Stand/dp/B002RL9CSG/

Banana stands

examples:

http://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Diversified-42978-Banana-Holder/dp/B000G66N2M

http://www.amazon.com/Totally-Bamboo-20-2099-Banana-Hanger/dp/B002RL9CSG/ref=pd_cp_hi_3

http://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Banana-Hanger-Bronze-12-1/dp/B002MHHOSK/ref=pd_cp_hi_1

Is this the stand you're using for your headphones? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RL9CSG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_PPpavb049A07X
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RL9CSG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_PPpavb049A07X

I have my computer set in a shelf like this: https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Adjustable-Tier-Shelving-Leveling/dp/B004BDP692 I just don't have the middle shelf in. It keeps the PC off the carpet and stuff from on top of it.

Thank you! :) The shelf I use for my pc was purchased from amazon... Heres the link

http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6070-3436-Supreme-3-Tier-Shelving/dp/B004BDP692/ref=pd_sbs_hg_5

Another good option is to just make yourself a little 4-6" shelf with some plywood and spare boards and set your monitor on that.

Or if you want the glorious machine easier to see, buy one of these. It's what I use and it looks great and makes the case easy to access.

Is this your shelf?

This the rack you have? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BDP692/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got the same thing. Pretty good quality for the price.

Oh, I used one of these shelving units.
You can get them from Target/Walmart for about the same price.

I bought something similiar to this for 40 but have yet to put it up because we are moving soon. For now I have mine all in shoe boxes.

• I love my nail polish racks. I get to enjoy looking at them everyday. Acrylic Racks
  
• This brand has some AMAZING polishes. Aengland
  
• You should post a pic of her nail polish stash so we could give you a better idea of what she might like.

Been hanging onto this bookmark, if I can ever stop ordering flavors I might get a few.

The image is of a pegboard by Azar Displays (source: http://www.amazon.com/Azar-700221-PUR-Pegboard-Revolving-Translucent/dp/B008M7RERA/ref=sr_1_305?ie=UTF8&qid=1405183795&sr=8-305&keywords=azar+organizer)

They even make dedicated lip organizers: http://www.amazon.com/Azar-225510-Compartment-Cosmetic-Display/dp/B005A3QILM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405184064&sr=8-1&keywords=azar+makeup

This if I'm right that it's 74 :)

Amazon has similar items at a better price, in some cases. This one, and this one, and this other one are the best I've found so far, but I bet there are even better ones!

EDIT: Just to add this last one, it's even named KLOUD, haha.

Happy cakeday pumpkin! :) Lipstick Display? thanks for gifting!

Maybe this one? http://www.amazon.com/Azar-225510-Compartment-Cosmetic-Display/dp/B005A3QILM/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1380686990&sr=8-14&keywords=makeup+organizer

If they're slim bottles you can use lipstick holders

I got this holder with 60 slots, but I really don't like the lower hanging tier since I want to put it in a drawer. Fortunately it does come in 36 as well and without that lower row.

I think they're both a great deal with Amazon Prime. The only lipsticks that I couldn't fit into it were bulky ones, like NYX Black Label. Fits everything else, though.

Here is a link to buy it on Amazon.com if anyone is interested.

I just do it in the sink and then squeeze as much water out as possible (don't twist/wring your garments though) and then roll it up in a towel to dry it a bit more, and then either hang or dry flat. You could also get a laundry pod or other similar salad-spinner inspired contraption to assist in getting the water out.

Have you thought about a portable washing machine?

Most have a hose that can drain into a bathtub/sink. Some models are just baskets where you add water and use your foot to peddle

https://thescrubba.com

https://www.amazon.com/The-Laundry-POD-LP001WHT-White/dp/B005FD7Z82

Way cheaper on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/The-Laundry-POD-LP001WHT-White/dp/B005FD7Z82/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1427837960&sr=1-1&keywords=the+laundry+pod

If you get one of these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005FD7Z82/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469896410&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=The+Laundry+POD&dpPl=1&dpID=31valjx5fVL&ref=plSrch



When you wash, a little color safe bleach and a heavy scoop of borax. And after washing, rinse, rinse, rinse (most important part). Then use something like this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002QSXK60/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1469896618&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX205_SY296_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=clothing+wringer&dpPl=1&dpID=21YceYbYTnL&ref=plSrch

You can't hand-wring shirts-it fucks up their sizing and fit.

Rinse again and wring again. Straighten shirt to minimize wrinkles. Hang on line (fire escape) to dry.

Your shirts will last a decade looking brand new.

Thanks! I will look into the hangers and links but had some quick questions...

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Velvet-Suit-Hangers-Pack/dp/B00FXNAAW2

Would those types of just velvet hangers help any?

And yeah I figured the slimming could be done easy but I cant seem to find any info or how-to videos all I find is full tailoring of button ups with cutting involved. Is there a name for this type of alteration? I plan to go to a local seamstress and see what they say but thought I would try to research first...

Nope, plan C is on Amazon as well.

check these out. basically same thing. 1/2 the price.

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Velvet-Suit-Hangers-Black/dp/B00FXNAAW2

While it looks very cool to have a bunch of filament spools hanging everywhere, it isn't a good way to store filament. Get a dry-box (a plastic box with a gasketed lid) and put a tub of Damp-rid inside with all your filament spools. It doesn't look as pretty, but it will keep your filament from absorbing moisture and getting bubbly or brittle.

In case you're worried about replacing the Damp-rid, I've got a box with a 10 oz tub that's been in there for 2 years and it is still working fine...

I use these Ziploc containers. They have a foam like seal in the lid to help keep out dust and moisture. They stack nicely as well. So far I'm liking them.

https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-WeatherShield-Quart-Storage-Clear/dp/B00MWTJXP0

Putting it in a mesh laundry bag makes it last even longer. example

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7YRI7S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2N6KM8OT5U978&coliid=IU6ZVZOJ4WR4I&psc=1

Thanks for the contest!

Almost 5%, donno if I can trust them. Let’s see. I got the Sistema box from Amazon, don’t like it at all. It’s so thin and delicate. Returning it and getting this IRIS 74 Quart WEATHERTIGHT Storage Box, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKNWVZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_M-ceAbYMJC0A0

Cigarobsession recommended this container and I've been happy with it. If I could do it over again, I'd get one about 1/2 or 2/3 the size.


It's a bit big for a casual.


I'm using humidity beads in that chicken salad tub and they work perfectly. $16 for the container and $4 for the beads and you've got a full setup without any real financial commitment.

To store bulk I bought a sealable crate on Amazon for 20 bucks and 40 dollars worth of Spanish cedar planks. The thing cam probably hold 1000 cigars.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKNWVZY

I use a sponge in a large bowl with solution for humidity. I don't know why I didn't do this years ago and saved a lot of money.

I would recommend the 74qt tuppedor and trays from the Container store. You could definitely put a humidor or two in it.


You can find the 74qt for cheaper on Amazon but the trays only come from the container store. $24 right now as I looked it up.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKNWVZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


This link is the setup.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ThePeoplesRCigars/comments/4p2mcc/build_a_largecapacity_tupperdor_for_those_who/

I totally recommend vacuum saver bags if you can for winter clothes. Put the bag in one of those plastic storage containers, put your clothes in, seal, and vacuum out the air. It's like magic.

maybe you could use vacuum storage bags?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8KSKF6?ref=dacx_dp_8081115200401_6136740870101&aaxitk=mbpzUfR.bI1JGxp3InKvNg

It sounds like you've thought of the solutions. Any amount of moisture that gets to those clothes is going to be a breeding ground for mold in a moist area. Maybe, that would be for the best and it will force your mom to get rid of the stuff?

They make weathertight storage totes (containerstore.com), but they aren't air tight I'd venture. Those with some moisture absorbing packets may do it, but will likely cost as much as the vacuum bags.

Costco often has packages of vac bags pretty decently priced.https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=sr_1_4

Hey, my son has major dust allergies and I recommend getting those sealed in plastic.

Cheap alternative: plastic garbage bags, twisted at the top and duct taped.

More complete solution: vacuum bags for just this purpose that reduce the amount of space they take up and keep them sealed and safe.

Not recommending these in particular, but this is the idea: https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6

There are also a type that doesn't require a vacuum: https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Space-Bag-Flat-Count/dp/B00MDB3OSE/

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Hope that helps.

Many people push against buying storage for items "when you could just downsize further", but I think you could really benefit from one of those cubby storage units (like a bookshelf, but square cubbies instead of shelves). We have one and those cloth cubes that unfold from a flat state to become "drawers", and odds and ends can be places into labeled Ziploc bags and whatnot and easily stored out of sight. Amazon (yes, I know, Jeff Bezos is the Antichrist) makes these units that, while not terribly attractive, come in pieces and can be assembled. Maybe worth considering!

https://www.amazon.com/18-Pack-Standard-Plastic-Hangers-White/dp/B00KGGFISW
and if you're feeling fancy
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Velvet-Suit-Hangers-Black/dp/B00FXNAAW2/ref=pd_lpo_201_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8T3B8YCCR7M64NNXAZH4