Organizing a Junk Drawer

Professional organizer Cyndi Seidler shows how to transform junk drawers into neatly organized compartments.

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

• The first big step to compartmentalizing a drawer is creating dividers. This is easy with cardboard, scissors and shelf paper. Simply cut strips of cardboard to size and cover with shelf paper. Leave a little notch on the ends (figure A) so that the cardboard dividers can interlock.

• An egg carton (figure B) is great for the little items that end up in a junk drawer. It also helps keep visual order in the drawer so that you can immediately see what is in each small space.

• Pick up a pre-assembled utility basket or even a utensil holder (figure C) that matches the dimensions of your drawer to quickly begin to get things in order.

• Place like items together in clear plastic bags to allow you to see them easily. Film canisters are great for small items such as change, tacks and buttons.

Resources
Organize for Success: A Manual for Management Executives, Business Owners and Professionals
by Cyndi Seidler
1st Books Library, 2001
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Guests
Cyndi Seidler
Organizing Expert / Owner, HandyGirl Professional Organizing / Columnist, Organized Living
9420 Reseda Blvd., Suite 234
Northridge, CA 91324
Phone: 818-508-1555
Fax: 213-330-0221
E-mail: handygirl@organized-living.com
Website: www.organized-living.com
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