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The oldest trick in the Organizer Handbook is to use any available vertical space. Especially in key storage areas such as under stairs, lockers, garages and off-site storage units. Places where a lack of aesthetics won’t matter! Enter this quick-to-assemble, sturdy, plastic shelving unit. It is affordable, long-wearing and relatively lightweight to carry out of the store. We use these everywhere and clients are amazed when all their stuff is up off the floor and put on a shelf. Common brands are KIS and Gracious Living. Available at Canadian Tire and the usual hardware retailers.