I have a wire file organizer that I use for my 12 1/2 inch ruler and I find that it's easy to reach. For my smaller rulers, 6 inch, 6.5, 6 x 12 inch, I use a napkin holder, it keeps them upright and within easy reach, so I recycled something I might otherwise have thrown out. I have been using this method for quite some time and it seems to be working well. Now all I have to do is remember to put them back when I am done using them. lol.