Day 5 Mini Challenge - Junk Drawer

Everyone home has one ... A place where all the random pieces of junk go because you can't figure out where else to put them AKA a junk drawer. You're probably thinking I'll show you how to eliminate that drawer but nope, I'm not. I've never figured out how to eliminate my own, much less anyone else's. I will say, my junk drawer is kind of funny to look at because its not messy but that's probably because I've only been in my home for a few months. Here's a peek at it though...

Yep, that's it. Batteries, spare lighters, duct tape, and a flashlight. Please excuse the dust on those big batteries, BTW. This is how its looked since we unpacked and I'm not really sure how. I assume over time it will collect more junk though. 

Here's how to clean your junk drawer:

• Empty everything out on the counter. 
• Starting sorting. There are most likely things in your junk drawer that could go elsewhere in your house. 
• Throw away things you no longer need or don't think you'll use. 
• Use a drawer organizer, ice cube tray, etc. to separate small items. 
• For bigger items like packs of batteries, you can find small plastic containers in bundles of 3-4 for about a $1-$2.
  
  At this point, you should have an organized junk drawer where you can find what you need without digging around and having things fall out everywhere.
  
  Happy organizing!
  ~Taylor

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