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MistyMarie 09-12-2010 12:57 PM

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My dh and I went to "The Container Store" yesterday and I decided that I wanted to try an over the door organizer to keep some of the food that has piled up in my kitchen corner over the last few months. So, since this organizer was on a 25% off sale, I thought I would give it a try. By the time I checked out, I had picked out seven baskets, the railing, and the door holders for a total of around $95.00. So, I got busy. I was disappointed at how little really does fit on these shelves. At least my counter got a little less cluttered, but I am still wondering if it was worth the cost. Guess it was... since I didn't have to pay full price.

The shelves behind the laundry-room door
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The black hole of kitchen counters
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DebinNY 09-12-2010 01:00 PM

Sounds quite pricey but the shelves look great. It'll pay off in the long run.

amma 09-12-2010 01:20 PM

What a great use of storage space :D:D:D

SuziC 09-12-2010 02:40 PM

If sure looks great even if it was a little over budget :lol:

MistyMarie 09-12-2010 03:42 PM

For the last five years, there has been a shoe organizer hanging on the back door. I think the people that lived here before us used it to keep their shoes when they came in from the garage. We used it to store a few items, but it wasn't really used efficiently. I would love to buy a railing and do this in a few places for my sewing equipment. I might down the road. I really like how easy it is to install and how little space it takes up.

I am sure that over time, I will be so thankful I spent the money and have this organizer... especially since it is easy to move if I decide I don't like it where it is at. It would be great in a closet too.

nativetexan 09-12-2010 05:41 PM

long ago my hubby put some rubber maid shelves on each end of our pantry. the pantry actually was were the washer and dryer could go but we put them downstairs. he put wooden shelves in and the rubber maid ones. they hold all our canned goods nicely.

littlehud 09-12-2010 07:27 PM

Space in my kitchen is at a premium so that looks great to me.


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