r/SmallHome 5h ago

Need better storage ideas

9 Upvotes

Living in a smaller home has honestly made me way more aware of every single thing i own. i thought downsizing would magically make life easier but it has definitely been a learning process. i already donated a bunch of things that i never touched and that felt pretty good. i even swapped some furniture for pieces with hidden storage and that helped more than i expected. somehow i still feel like i am playing tetris every weekend. has anyone here used one of those murphy beds with the built-in desk setup and actually loved it after a few months. i keep going back and forth because they seem really practical. i also have the tiniest pantry ever and it drives me nuts every grocery trip. i tried labels and baskets but they only stay organized until somebody grabs chips. i swear my pantry has trust issues. i feel like there has to be a better system that i am just missing. i really enjoy seeing how everyone here makes small spaces feel cozy instead of cluttered. i am hoping to steal a few ideas before i rearrange everything again for the tenth time. what furniture or pantry tricks ended up being worth it for y'all? i am all ears because my apartment keeps winning this battle


r/SmallHome 19h ago

Storage suggestions?

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5 Upvotes

Excuse the mess, we are in the middle of moving.

I need storage ideas for this bathroom. We have no linen closet, and no storage in the bathroom. We thought about one of those over the toilet things, but it would cover the only outlet in the bathroom.

I need creative ideas that will allow us storage without taking up too much space in the room.


r/SmallHome 21h ago

Storing the furniture in my second bedroom somewhere else

1 Upvotes

I want to rent a two bed flat and plan to convert the second room to my work from home office. The landlord is not budging on moving the furniture away from the second room. Please I don’t want to get an unfurnished flat. Please what are my options?


r/SmallHome 18h ago

What's one thing you wish you knew before hiring a garage door company?

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When I first started looking for a garage door company, I assumed the cheapest quote would probably be the best option. After spending some time reading reviews and comparing different companies, I realized there are a lot more things to consider than just the price. Things like customer service, response time, warranties, and whether the company clearly explains the work they do can make a big difference.

As I continued my research, I came across Motion Garage Doors and I spent a little time looking through their website and noticed they offer garage door repairs, installations, maintenance, spring replacement, opener services, and 24/7 emergency support. They also seem to have plenty of positive feedback online, which made me add them to my shortlist.

The more I looked into garage door services, the more I realized that choosing the right company isn't just about finding someone who can fix the problem, it's about finding a company you can trust if you ever need help again in the future.

I would like to know, what's one thing you wish you knew before hiring a garage door company?