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Living in smaller spaces is a great way to have a smaller footprint; you use fewer resources to build, less energy to operate, and you can usually live closer to town, reducing transport. It is often cheaper too. However it can be tough to do, especially if you love that minimalist aesthetic and don't want to be buried in stuff. Here are some small space survival strategies:
1. Follow the like in like out principle: If a new item comes into the house, like a sweater or souvenir coffee mug, make sure something similar goes out either to the recycling center, Goodwill, to a friend, or if necessary, to the dump.
2. Under the bed: This storage real estate where the dust bunnies roam is underused much of the time. Container stores sell special shallow and long bins for this purpose.
3. Research the small space furniture market: A lot of furniture has been designed for the smaller condos now being built; much of it has been designed to serve multiple functions. Photo credit: Donald Chong
4. Use the space between your counter top and the bottom of your cupboards: Towel bars and s-hooks are a great way to hang necessary kitchen items within easy reach. You can also install shallow shelves.
Photo credit: Donald Chong
5. Wall storage: You can use anything from peg board and hooks to specialized hanging racks from the home and garden store. DIY shelving is another great idea to use up wall space to its maximum. More tips at ::Wise Bread
Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
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