Storage for Dorms, Rentals, Small Spaces

by Sherry Holetzky | More from this Blogger

05 Apr 2006 07:31 AM

If a dorm room or small apartment is home for you or for someone you love, you know the many challenges that a small space, especially a rental, can present. There are handy products you can use to create storage and effectively use every inch of extra space.

3-M Command Adhesive Products

The 3-M Command Adhesive products come in an assortment of styles from hooks to picture hangers. The adhesive adheres firmly to the wall and stays in place, until you want to remove it. Then, you simply stretch it and pull it cleanly away without damaging the surface. You can add extra hooks for jackets, bags, a robe, or hangers for artwork, as well as nearly anything else you'd like to hang up. Add a few extra hooks to the closet or clothing storage area, and use other styles around the room to hang decorative items.

Over the Door Hangers

Since you probably can't use nails or screws to hang up extra hooks or hangers, over the door hangers are very handy for use in a dorm room or apartment. Over the door hangers are available in single or multiple hook designs, and a variety of finishes and price ranges, and can be found in many department and discount stores. Add over the door hangers to the bathroom door to hang your robe, pajamas, and towels. Add one to the main door for jackets and bags to keep these items off the floor or other surfaces. Getting these items up and out of the way, leaves more surface space for decorative items.

Over the Door Mesh Pockets

Available in many styles and sizes, over the door mesh pockets allow you to store anything from shoes to extra pillows and blankets, or extra towels in the bath. From the typical shoe bag design with many small pockets to the version with fewer yet larger pockets, you can find a style to help you create storage on the back on any door.

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Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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