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7 Steps to an Organized Pantry | Kitchen Economics

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I don't keep a large stockpile, because of my lack of storage space. We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. What does your kitchen pantry or food storage area look like? Does it need a little attention? Thanks for reading.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

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More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions. How much space is used for storage in your home? Next, figure out how many square feet you have allocated to storage, making sure you remember all closets, spare rooms, garage, basement and attic.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

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Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. Make your own laundry soap.