I use them for everything--one in my linen closet for bandaids, extra toothbrushes, etc. One in my office to sort mail (I was my aunt's guradian and her and my mother's executors when they died). One holds all my glue supplies. I get them fairly cheap at WalMart. I get the clear ones so I can see what is in there. If I use and all canvas one, then I have to search.