Resource Furniture: Incredible Space-Saving Furniture

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June 18, 2012

If you’re frustrated living in a small space, you should absolutely check out Resource Furniture, a line of space-saving furniture. All of their furniture is versatile and multi-purpose, allowing you to functionally use the small spaces around your home and office. Their furniture takes up very little space, functions in different ways, and remains attractive and aesthetically pleasing. Watch this video to see how some of their furniture works! We’re astounded!

For Those Tricky Spaces: IKEA Sloped Wall Shelving

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June 14, 2012

Working in a small space is tricky enough, but what to do when you also have angled walls? We love these sloped wall shelves, which allow you to still take advantage of vertical space!

Great for:
• Sloped ceilings/walls in attic conversions, closets, rooms under stairs, etc.
• Taking advantage of small spaces and using every inch

Keep in mind:
• Weight limit is 22 lbs per shelf
• Only available in white

Cost: $18.99

Available at: IKEA

Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: 12 Great Hooks

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June 8, 2012

What’s one of the best ways to maximize vertical space in a small or cramped area? Hooks! Here are 12 of our favorite hooks to help keep you organized:

1. Espresso Cubby Wall-Mount Organizer by Umbra®
	You’ll love it for: Hanging keys in the same place everyday Sorting outgoing mail Its retractable hook, so you don’t hit your shoulder on it as you walk by Cost: $29.99 Available at: our Amazon store

2. White Hook Nook
	You’ll love it for: Hanging your purse so the strap doesn’t warp Storing your keys and purse from the same place Cost: $12.95 Available at: our Amazon store

3. Spot-On!™ Magnetic Hook
	You’ll love it for: Its simplicity, if all you have when you come through the front door is a pair of keys Using it to store your keys in your gym locker so they don’t get buried in the bottom of your bag Attaching to magnetic surfaces, so you can attach it to surfaces that you wouldn’t ordinarily Cost: $10 Available at: our Amazon store in stainless steel, pink, green, blue

4. Axis Chrome Belt Loop Hook
	You’ll love it for: Hanging objects like belts or scarves in your closet Not having to drill holes in the wall Cost: $3.95 Available at: our Amazon store

5. Screw Mount Swing Arm Hanger Holder
	You’ll love it for: Hanging clothes in the laundry room after they’ve been ironed Creating a place to hang items in a guest room if there is no closet Its ability to fold up against the wall when not in use Cost: $5.99 Available at: our Amazon store

6. IP Shelf Hooks
	You’ll love it for: All sorts of applications, including storage rooms, garages, etc. Customizing your needs, with so many accessories to choose from (single hooks, multiple hooks, cup holders, etc.) Cost: varies Available at: Storables

7. 3M Command Nickel Medium Designer Hook
	You’ll love it for: Its ability to be removed later Its availability in a variety of sizes and finishes Cost: $2 Available at: our Amazon store

8. Birdseye Overdoor Rack by Umbra®
	You’ll love it for: How adorable it is! Hooks can be fun too! Cost: $27.50 Available at: our Amazon store

9. 5-Section Store ‘n Slide Tool Rack
	You’ll love it for: Hanging and storing brooms, mops, etc. (and it keeps the wet mop off the ground) It’s easy pull-out access Cost: $22 Available at: our Amazon store

10. Elfa Utility Hooks
	You’ll love it for: Hanging your bikes from the wall and getting them off the ground Storing all your tools, ladders, etc. on vertical space and freeing up your floor space Cost: Varies Available at: The Container Store

11. Basketball Ball Claw
	You’ll love it for: Creating a home for sports equipment Never tripping on wandering balls again! Cost: $10-12 Available at: our Amazon store for basketballs, footballs

12. OfficeMax Wire Partition Additions Coat Hook
	You’ll love it for: Having a place dedicated to hang your coat instead of on the back of your chair or across your workstation Cost: $9.99 Available at: our Amazon store

Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: Organizational Worktools to Customize and Personalize Your Cubicle

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June 5, 2012

Description:
When you’re working day in and day out of a small space, like a cubicle, it is important to customize the space. You should tailor your cubicle to function for you, as well as complement your personality. We recommend the vast array of organizational worktools by Steelcase—they include shelves, hooks, folders, boxes, and cups that allow you to maximize your vertical space.

You’ll love them for:
• Their versatility and helpful components
• Customizing and personalizing your cubicle
• Using your wall space as storage space, allowing you to keep your desktop free
• Creating a home for everything in your office

Cost: Varies

Available at: details online

Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: SMEAD Viewables Filing System

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May 30, 2012

Here’s a video we wanted to share that demonstrates how the SMEAD Viewables Filing System works, since it’s one of our favorite products! We love that these tabs are readable from not just the front, but also the back and top views. Plus, labels can be customized by color and font, which helps you create a more organized paper management system. Find your local dealer at Smead.com.

Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: Mesh Inboxes

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May 29, 2012

Description:
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we love these silver mesh filing products! This inbox is great for the surface of your desk. Whether you have just one or you stack a few, it will give quick access to important documents.

Abilities:

Creates incoming and outgoing paper flow
Stackable
Papers lay flat, so they do not distort
Can add labels

Great for: Anyone who needs to create paper flow, a mail center, or inbox system within an existing space but wants it to look nice for a very reasonable price. Anyone can use these, they’re very versatile!

Available at: our Amazon store

Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: SMEAD FastTab Hanging Folders

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May 28, 2012

Description: SMEAD FastTab Hanging Folders (No: 64082)

You’ll love it for:

No longer requiring plastic tabs.
Its larger tabs (they’re larger than plastic tabs, which is good for people with vision trouble).
Its 10% recycled content.
Its availability in either a single position (right) or assorted positions.
Creating a fairly simple file structure.

Just keep in mind:

If you ever want to change what the label says, you can’t just take the plastic tab off and reuse the folder. You’re stuck with what you have labeled it.
Although it is available in both single position and assorted positions, we like the customizability of standard plastic tab labels.

Available at: Find nearby dealers on Smead.com

Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: Portable Silver Mesh Filing Box

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May 1, 2012

Description:
We love these silver mesh filing boxes! Not only are they stackable, but you can also add wheels and a cover. They keep your files organized and portable, should you need to rearrange your office or workspace.

Great for:

Making your files portable or easily moved around
Stacking file boxes to optimize vertical space
Creating an action file for your desktop

Available at: our Amazon store

Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: SMEAD 100% Recycled Two-Pocket Folders

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April 28, 2012

Description: SMEAD 100% Recycled Two-Pocket Folders (No: 87900)

You’ll love it for:

Storing related business cards in the pocket.
Keeping CDs paired up with the matching paper documents.
Being green - it’s 100% recycled content, 30% post-consumer; this is a great way to store files you have to keep and have less of an impact on the environment.
It’s variety of colors - available in a standard file folder beige, but also comes in two fun colors, teal and blue.

Just keep in mind:

Using a product like this will take you one step closer to being green, but ultimately reducing your paper use and going “paperless” will have a bigger impact.

Available at: Find nearby dealers on Smead.com

How to Create a Mobile Desk in Your Car

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April 25, 2012

Are you one of the thousands of people that is part of the mobile workforce, spending more time in your car than in your office? Are you constantly driving between locations for your job? While sitting in traffic, have you searched for pens and paper to take notes on a new idea? Have you ever needed to capture important information during a phone call on-the-go?

If you want to stay productive from your car to help you function professionally, check out this Auto Express Desk. This product sits next to you on your front passenger seat and can store and organize all of your professional needs while on-the-go, creating an office and desk right inside your car. It is lightweight and comes with handles, so you can carry it into your office. There are compartments for storing your files, office supplies, and laptop. There is a flat surface for writing, as well as a hinged top which opens for additional storage.

You’ll love it for:
• Mobile working while on-the-go
• Storing business items while driving
• Bringing materials for a presentation
• Saving space in your car

Available at: Our Amazon store