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Closet Organizing Ideas
by Jackie Reeve, Katie Okamoto, and Alex Arpaia
We spent 42 hours on research and consulted five professional organizers to find the best tools for tackling messy closets of every size.
The Best Vacuum Sealer
by Michael Sullivan
We’ve been testing vacuum sealers since 2017. Our pick is the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro.
Instagram’s Beautiful Organization Hacks Don’t Work for Me. But These Do.
by Elissa Sanci
If I can't see it, it basically doesn't exist—but these organizers help me see things clearly, even if they’re not so cute.
Rajiv Surendra’s New York Storage Space Is Curated Like a Museum
by Alexander Aciman
The actor and home decor influencer shares what he uses to organize his prized possessions—and how he’s curated a storage space that feels like an art gallery.
The Ultimate Moving Checklist
by Dorie Chevlen and Kit Dillon
Our expert-backed moving checklist has all the tips and advice you need to make moving less stressful.
The Best Lockboxes to Safely Store Medication and Cannabis
by Elissa Sanci
Whether you want to stash cannabis and THC edibles away from pets and kids or keep medicine under lock and key, these are the best lockboxes available.
My 850-Square-Foot Apartment Would Be a Disaster If Not for These Organizational Hidden Heroes
by Rachelle Bergstein
My tiny living room is a home office, gym and kiddie classroom. It’s a dizzying amount of activity for one 10’x13’ room to handle.
Ask Wirecutter: How Do I Organize My Charging Cables?
by Annemarie Conte
Get your mess of cords in control so you can use the right charging cable every time.
Can You Recycle Styrofoam, Bubble Wrapping, and Other Shipping Packaging?
by Katie Okamoto
Trying to recycle the wrong packaging gunks up the works at overtaxed recycling centers. Here’s what to sort in your bins and what to throw in the trash.
The Best Storage Containers
by Jackie Reeve
After extensive testing, these seven storage bins, boxes, and totes are our favorites for keeping stuff clean and dry, inside or out.
Toy Storage Ideas Your Kids Will Actually Use
by Rachel Hurn and Wirecutter Staff
Keeping toys and nursery items organized is a constant challenge for many parents. We have some time-tested solutions.
How to Store Print Photographs So They Last for Generations
by Signe Brewster
If you’d like to give your prints the best chance of lasting for hundreds of years, we have a few techniques recommended by professional archivists.
These 10¢ Clutter-Busters Will Tidy Up Your Tangled Mess of Cords
by Melanie Pinola
These inexpensive, adjustable ties can wrangle cords, cables, and more than you might think.
The Best Stuff From IKEA, According to Wirecutter’s Obsessive Staff
by Wirecutter Staff
From sofas to storage boxes to Swedish chocolate, these are the IKEA items that Wirecutter’s staffers love.
The Best Lego Sorting and Storage Tools
by Joshua Lyon
You have a lot of options to keep Lego bricks tidy and off the floor.
The Best Food Storage Containers
by Anna Perling, Michael Sullivan, and Ganda Suthivarakom
After years of using and abusing food-storage containers, we recommend the glass Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Set and the Snapware Total Solution 20-Piece Set.
The Best Gear for Small Apartments
by Wirecutter Staff
We consulted four small-space experts to help you decide what to buy (and not buy) to optimize your small apartment.
The Best Label Makers
by Elissa Sanci
A label maker can restore order where chaos reigns and provide context where it’s needed, and the best one is the Brother P-touch Cube Plus.
Coat Racks to Declutter Your Entryway
by Alex Arpaia
After rigorous testing, we found six wall-mounted coat racks and two freestanding racks that impressed us with their functionality and style.
Most Moving Hacks You See Online Are Terrible. Here’s What to Do Instead.
by Rose Maura Lorre
Most of the quirky moving hacks you see on TikTok aren’t worth the trouble (we’re looking at you, knives-in-oven-mitts). Here’s why and what to do instead.
10 Great Ideas to Declutter Your Home’s Small Entryway
by Alex Arpaia
We interviewed four interior designers and spent 20 hours testing to find the tools that’ll make any small entryway more efficient, functional, and stylish.
4 Tips to Help You Organize Your Shed or Garage
by Elissa Sanci
Your garage or shed has the potential to be an organized, functional masterpiece. Here’s how to do it.
What You (Really) Need to Know Before Moving
by Dorie Chevlen
From hiring movers to buying packing boxes to getting that new couch, here’s what you need to move and settle into your new home.
Wall Hooks We Love
by Wirecutter Staff
Functional hooks are plentiful, stylish hooks exist. The trick is finding both in one package. Here are 11 that our staff use and love for reducing clutter.
How to Organize Life’s Most Important Documents
by Kaitlyn Wells
If your important files dance between a pile on the kitchen table and an unmarked box in the garage, it’s time to develop a proper filing system.
8 Tips to Store and Display Your Puzzles From Jigsaw Pros
by Rose Maura Lorre
Framing a jigsaw puzzle is a beautiful way to show off your puzzling prowess. We share the best ways to do it, plus how to protect a puzzle in progress.
How to Organize and Store Christmas Decorations
by Thom Dunn
Resist the temptation to dump your decorations into a box on New Year’s Day. Treat them right, and they’ll treat you right, too.
How to Organize a Playroom
by Annemarie Conte
These techniques will help you restore order to any room, whether it’s your main living area, your kid’s room, or a separate playroom.
How to Make Space for Kids to Be Creative at Home
by Jackie Reeve
With families spending more time at home, designating a special zone where kids can get creative (and messy) can be challenging—but rewarding.
9 Tools to Organize Your Kitchen Like a Pro
by Janelle Zara, T Magazine
Organizing your kitchen can make it more functional—and beautiful. In collaboration with T Magazine, we have tips to keep your tools and ingredients in order.