1. Housing I 7.04 Storage References: Homes & Interiors, p 538-543 Lois Webber WSFC Public Schools

2. Guidelines for Storage Access storage needs by deciding: 1.what needs to be stored 2.where it needs to be stored. 3. Analyze existing storage to determine how it can be maximized. Ex add shelf or hooks

3. Storage can be: open (visible/shelves) closed (hidden/behind doors or in drawers).

4. Storage can be built-in: which is attached to walls and can not be moved.

5. Use Adjustable shelves.

6. Modular storage(storage with different parts that can fit together in different ways).

7. Portable/ mobile storage can be moved. Ex. Rolling carts, shoe racks that can be moved

8. Common-use- storage is used by all/most members of the home. Linen closet, kitchen cabinets, armoire in living room Items that are visible are easier to find.

9. Vertical storage= doors & walls ex: hooks to hang mops, sports equipment, outdoor/lawn equipment.

10. Arranging items Arrange items according to frequency –of- use. ( how often they are used) Arrange commonly used items in locations that are within reach (accessible) to everyone.

11. Consider safety, put medicines, cleaning products & other poisons out of reach of children. Label the containers and keep a list of what is where.