Let’s face it, throughout your lifetime you tend to acquire more things than you can keep track of. From the old high school t-shirts to furniture that you just can’t do without, you have an enormous amount of junk that you can’t seem to part with. For those of you who can’t get yourself to ditch your precious junk…we have 7 ways you can maximize your oh so little storage space so you never have to part with that t-shirt from your first U2 concert back in 1996.

1. Ditch the stuff you no longer use

You can donate, sell at a consignment shop, or have a yard sale. Even only getting rid of a few things makes all the difference. You’ll probably find things you didn’t even know you had! This frees up space and someone else gets to find a use for it.

2. Start using storage containers.
You can anything from the most inexpensive and unattractive plastic bin to the highest quality storage container you can find. Make sure to label boxes for an organized chaos.

3. Think vertically

Try to build up rather than out to save floor space for your other belongings.

4. Double your hanging potential

Add another layer in your closest to double your hanging potential. Most of your clothes are short enough to only need half the height anyways!
5. Utilize your closest door

The closest door is an excellent way to hang shoes and get them organized and off the floor. You can also use it to organize jewelry!
6. Fold your clothes properly

You will be shocked how much space opens when your clothes aren’t shoved into drawers, but rather placed nice and neatly.
7. Consider storage units.

If all else fails, you can turn to storage units. This is not the most cost effective method, but one nonetheless that can help you free up space in your house.

These are just a few tips and tricks that can be used to help free up some space in your home so you can fill it with even more stuff! Just remember, organization is key!