4. Specialty Organizers for Common Problem Areas

Certain items consistently cause clutter. Targeted organizers can corral these problem children and bring instant order to specific categories.

1. Can and Jar Organizers

Instead of a precarious stack of cans, use a can rack organizer. These racks typically store cans in a rolling or cascading fashion, so the oldest can rolls to the front for first use (a FIFO system - First In, First Out). For jars of sauce, salsa, or baby food, a stepped organizer keeps them neatly in rows.

2. Spice Storage Solutions

A jumbled spice collection is a common headache. Solutions include: a pull-out spice rack attached to the door or shelf, a drawer insert with adjustable dividers, or a tiered turntable (Lazy Susan) on a shelf. Transferring spices to uniform jars also contributes significantly to order.

3. Bag and Wrap Dispensers

Plastic bags, aluminum foil, parchment paper, and cling wrap boxes always seem to fall over. A vertical dispenser, either wall-mounted or standing in a bin, holds these boxes neatly and allows you to pull sheets from the top. Some models are designed to hold multiple types at once.