I organize! Spring fever has me in a "get going" mood, so I'm trying to get things done inside.
This was a long time coming. I'm not sure why I didn't get around to it until now, but our basement was in dire need of some organization.
Anyone who lives in an old farm house can probably testify to the lack of closet space. Don't get me wrong...I love our old house...but finding places to store things is a bit of a challenge, other than stacking them in the corner of an empty bedroom, or in a corner of the basement.
A few years ago, my Dad built me some canning shelves. They're just simple shelves...nothing fancy, but so handy! I've had them full of canned goods, empty canning jars, canning supplies, extra kettles, etc. The coolers, empty containers, egg boxes, bulk paper towels, etc. have found their spots in neat (sometimes) piles in the space at the bottom of the basement steps. Last week, a light bulb went on in my head...why couldn't he make me some more shelves, so I could get these things up off the floor?
They measure 6' x 6', and are 15" deep...
He made them in two sections, fastened them together and anchored them to the wall. I liked his nifty screw driver...it has a light that turns on when he pulls the trigger, making it easy to see where he's working...
Finished...and already full...
The old shelves are now much more organized too. I can't believe how many empty jars I already have!
And last but not least...he made a smaller 3' x 3' section under the steps, for us to put our paint cans, etc. on. This is the area that first gets wet if we have a problem. Last week, my washer over flowed late in the evening, and until we noticed it...we ummm...got some water in the basement.
I use the Rubbermaid tubs to store our out-of-season barn clothes...
I feel so much better now! Next on the list is the spare bedroom.
What do you do when it's spring, but doesn't feel like it outside?
