We throw away more things each year without giving a thought to what else they might be useful for. Below I would like to share with you some things that I have done. Things that allowed me to free up drawer and closet space as well as be able to display them decoratively, incorporating them into my homes decor.And I don’t know about you, but I can never have enough closet space.
My marbles I keep in an old Maple Syrup jug displayed on the bookcase instead of tucked into a drawer. The jars that I , personally, have found to be most useful are:
Maple syrup jugs
Glass orange juice or grapefruit juice jars
Used Yankee or other type Candle Jars,
Honey jars
Any glass jar can be used really. I prefer jars that have either clear, silver, black or gold lids without any graphics on them. They are useful storage containers that can easily display things like cotton balls, Q-tips, makeup sponges, marbles, seashells, nailpolish bottles, bobbypins or other hair ties, even teabags, whatever you like. Because they are taller than they are wide, they can help you consolidate space. Or, can be displayed on your bathroom counter or anywhere else you choose to display them. And the lids are snug as well, so no danger of things falling out. Old glass juice bottles are great for storing cereals and macaroni and take up less space in your cupboard. Hope you’ll give this a try.
YOU WILL NEED:
Hot soapy water
A sink or other container to soak them
Scrubber sponge
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Fill your jars with hot water, put lid on and submerge into a sink filled with hot soapy water.
- After about 15 minutes you should be able to peel off jar labels quite easily. For the more stubborn ones you can use a scrubber sponge. They typically get scrubbed off with little effort.
- Rinse your jars and lids with cold water and set aside to dry.
- Fill your jars.
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