How Do You Make A Cardboard Box Storage System?
If you have a lot of small supplies to store but would rather not invest in a permanent storage system yet, you can make your own from boxes and add to it as your collection grows. It’s not the sturdiest system, but it’s flexible, easy and inexpensive, and that might be just what you’re looking for! • Get the boxes. If you can’t find them locally, look online. You can use any measurements you want, as long as four long boxes (drawers) fit into one cubic box (compartment). Here are some suggested measurements and quantities: • 25 to 500 cubic boxes – 13 x 13 x 13 inches (33 x 33 x 33 cm) • 25 to 900 long boxes – 12 x 6 x 6 inches (30.5 x 15.25 x 15.25 cm) • Assemble the cubic boxes into a shelving unit. • Cut the flaps on one side. • Tape the cubes together – front, back and side. • When taping is completed, put the completed shelving unit against a wall. • Assemble the long boxes, which will be drawers. Cut out a square at one end of the box. Four drawers fit in one compartment. Load y
• Get the boxes. If you can’t find them locally, look online. You can use any measurements you want, as long as four long boxes (drawers) fit into one cubic box (compartment). Here are some suggested measurements and quantities: Loading… • 25 to 500 cubic boxes – 13 x 13 x 13 inches (33 x 33 x 33 cm) • 25 to 900 long boxes – 12 x 6 x 6 inches (30.5 x 15.25 x 15.25 cm) • Assemble the cubic boxes into a shelving unit. • Cut the flaps on one side. • Tape the cubes together – front, back and side. • When taping is completed, put the completed shelving unit against a wall. • Assemble the long boxes, which will be drawers. Cut out a square at one end of the box. Four drawers fit in one compartment. Load your inventory in the drawers. • Write the description on the box. Then, put the drawers in so that the order makes sense. • Sort the drawers alphabetically. • Alternatively, sort the drawers so that things you use most often are at arm level, easiest to reach, and things that are less freq
