The guests have all gone home, the last crumbs of holiday treats are gone, and suddenly, your home feels a bit overwhelming. The magic of the holidays often leaves behind a mountain of new items, a host of tangled lights, and a general sense of Christmas chaos. So, now is the perfect time to reset and declutter, making your home feel fresh and ready for the new year.
Ocean State Job Lot is the perfect place to help you do that with their various sizes of storage bins and totes. But first, you may want to do some addition before subtraction with the Job Lot Christmas Clearance Sale. It’s your chance to get all those things you needed for the holidays at a price even lower than their usual, amazingly low prices. It’s something you can’t afford to miss!
Now, once that’s done, remember that getting organized doesn’t have to be a monumental task. Start small, focusing on one area at a time. The first step is always to sort through the holiday leftovers. Carefully coil and pack away those lights—a simple trick is wrapping them around a piece of cardboard to prevent tangling next year. Store ornaments in plastic tubs labeled clearly, perhaps even by room or theme, so you know exactly where to find them. Keep a “Toss or Donate” box handy; anything you didn’t use this year should go into one of those piles.
The next thing you want to think about is where you’re going to store these bins. Whether it’s a heavy-duty plastic shelving unit or a wire shelving unit, either type should do the job. If you store the bins in your basement, make sure to raise them just in case water gets in the house.
Next, turn your attention to the rest of your home. Those seasonal items and gifts need a proper home. Look for versatile storage solutions that can work double-duty. Think about clear plastic bins that can slide under beds or stack neatly in a closet. Space-saving furniture, like ottomans with hidden storage or shelving units, can absorb a surprising amount of overflow.
Finally, think ahead to winter preparedness. While you’re organizing, consolidate items like snow shovels, rock salt, and emergency kits so they are easily accessible. A clean, well-organized home not only looks better but also makes the transition through the rest of the year a lot smoother. Don’t forget to prepare a tote for your car with winter items like scrapers, brushes, and an extra pair of gloves and hand-warmers.
And of course, don’t forget to mark everything so you don’t have to go looking inside each bin or tote to see what’s in them. That alone will save you time and aggravation.
Start today and reclaim your space! Visit your local Ocean State Job Lot store to pick out storage items today!