On our radar: Reusable mason jar zip-lock pouches

Regular readers of our blog will know that I’m a big fan of kitchen shelves packed full of well-organised Kilner style storage jars – full of ingredients such as pasta, pulses, flour and the like. This set of mason jar zip-lock pouches is a fabulous twist on that look & style.

These resealable and reusable pouches are perfect to sit on those aforementioned shelves and cupboards, but also great for storage in the fridge. And they’re ideal to take out and about too – for packed lunches at the office or picnic snacks.

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Get their look: Ordered kitchen counter

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This ordered kitchen counter is extremely pleasing. It’s a lot to do with the neatly lined up jars of pasta, cereal & pulses… with their neatly lined up Dymo labels. As the saying goes, “A place for everything, and everything in its place”. Who was the first person to ever say that? I’d like to shake their hand!

I’ve recently bought myself a Dymo maker and tapes and I’ve really been going to town; my little hand-made labels now emblazon banks of drawers, suitcases, spray bottles… our Le Parfait and Kilner jars will be next in line.

Get their look

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Surprising ways to create more space at home

No matter the size of our home, we’d all like to have more space. But the good news is that there are a whole variety of different ways to create more space at home, no matter how big or small the house. You can use some of the accessories that you already have in your home to make them work better for you, as well as using them to create an air of brightness and lightness in your home.

When you feel overwhelmed with things in your home or feel cramped, then it can hinder your well-being and can even make you feel down. It’s important to think of ways that are simple but effective, that can create some more space in your life and home. Here are some of the things that you can do to make a difference and make your home a more comfortable and relaxing space.

Mirrors

Mirrors are great objects to have in the home because they serve a practical purpose as well as helping to create a bright and illuminating space. It’s recommended to position mirrors around the home so that they can reflect natural light. Therefore, mirrors hung opposite windows and across from other mirrors can make a difference and give the illusion of greater space.

Build more storage

If there’s clutter around the home it can create the feeling of being disorganised, as well as make the space feel much smaller. Stacks of papers, books, clothing and just general ‘stuff’ can make a room feel unbalanced and really crowded. A quick fix could be to erect additional storage such as shelving, invest in a stack of storage boxes or create some under-stair storage. You could even investigate adding an outdoor cabin, shed or look at granny flats to have outside, as a way of boosting storage capacity. Of course, you’ll need the exterior space to do this, but it’s a great solution if you’re able.

Declutter

If you have too many things in your home, and especially if it creates a lot of disorder, you should take the time to declutter it all. Obviously, you won’t need to add more storage if you subsequently have less items to put away! Therefore, one of the initial tasks to do is go through all your possessions in a thorough and systematic way and sell, give away or donate the things that you no longer need.

Clever storage in furnishings

If after you’ve cleared the decks, you’re still looking for extra storage, a good solution is multi-functional furniture; articles that do more than just be a piece of furniture. For instance, an ottoman bed, chair or footrest will help you to have a practical piece of furniture, but it means you also gain some hidden space to stash stuff.

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The benefits of farm storage sheds

Most home-owners who live in a rural community will understand the need for additional storage units, especially if they live on a farm or carry out farming tasks as a hobby. As time goes by, we tend to gather more and more material in our homes, until eventually, we don’t have enough room left on our premises. We seem to accumulate a surprisingly large number of items that often need to be moved out of our homes and into a storage unit.

Create additional space

One of the main reasons many home-owners in Australia have decided to install storage sheds on their premises is to create additional space in their homes. When you first move into a property, it tends to be bare, only containing a few basic items such as your kitchen table, beds and wardrobes. You’ve yet to step your mark on your home and you’ve plenty of space to store household and garden equipment without feeling too cluttered. But, as the years roll by, your environment starts to change, and you begin to collect more personal belongings. If you aren’t using a lot of this stuff it usually finds its way into a spare room in your house. However, if you have a storage shed installed on your property, you can move all your unused items into this unit and free up some space in your home.

A robust storage shed helps to keep all your clutter out of sight that includes farming equipment and other items. If you are planning on installing a storage shed on your property, there are several first-class companies who specialise in customised sheds in Melbourne and the surrounding area. You can make a list of items that you’ll need in your home and send the remaining objects out to your storage shed, this frees up space while allowing you access to personal items which are stored outside your home.

Protect your vehicles & equipment

Storage sheds can be used for all kinds of reasons, one being to protect your vehicles and machinery. You can purchase a specialised machinery shed that is designed to house any type of industrial equipment. Once properly secured with locks and sensor lights, farm sheds are great for protecting your property.

Each shed is tailor-made to suit your needs, so you’ll have a perfectly sized unit that can protect your machinery from harsh weather conditions and potential thieves. Storage sheds are also great for protecting your car or truck, if you’ve no garage on your property, these units can safely fit your family vehicle inside keeping it protected from hostile weather and burglars.

Keep your home clean

If you spend a lot of time out in the fields tending to cattle or doing other farming tasks, you’ll need a separate space to store your work gear away from your home. The items you use while farming the land or clothing you wear as you work, can’t be stored in your home. It must be left in a storage unit, so it doesn’t damage expensive flooring or other household items.

Most bulky farming or gardening objects collect a lot of dirt and debris, so why would you walk around your home with mucky footwear or grubby equipment? Items such as gardening tools, farming equipment, watering cans and other objects need a storage unit to keep them safe and secure.

Having a robust, storage shed on your farm not only protects your belongings while providing additional storage space; it also helps to increase the value of your home. If you plan on selling your premises in the future, you’ll receive better offers once you’ve installed a custom designed structure which has the capability of standing up to all kinds of environments. Farm sheds offer security, extra storage space and protection for machinery while adding considerable value to your property.