• Use the shelves located from hip to shoulder height to store the items you use the most frequently.  
• Store most-frequently used items close to the door in your pantry, rather than in the back, to save time.
• Keep items you only use once per year out of the prime real estate, either high or low.
• Keep heavier items on the lower shelves.
• Adjust the height of your shelves to best accommodate the size of the items on your shelves.  Don’t waste space!
• Be sure that you measure your space and find the right product for your space.  
• Consider using standard size and color containers to store cereal, snacks and pasta.  This will help maximize the amount of space you’re using in your cabinets.
• Use clear plastic or glass storage containers to store your food items in the pantry.  Clear allows you to easily see what’s inside.
• Mount a shallow shelving system to the backside of your pantry door to increase the amount of storage space in the pantry.
• Store pot lids on the back of the door with a towel rack.
• If you keep overstock of foods, like rice, potatoes or flour, ensure you are storing the bulk in airtight/watertight containers.  
• Label your shelves or containers to make sure your system stays consistent.
• Explain your new organized system to other members of the household, so everyone can help maintain your pantry.

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