Our pantry was a tangle of who knows what

Who would expect to find a soccer trophy, an Easter basket, and a long-lost set of marbles in with the canned soups and paper towels? Before the Clutter Diet, our family’s large, walk-in pantry was a tangle of bags, boxes, cans, and who knows what.

We put the O.R.D.E.R. system to work. We also listened to the experts about making use of vertical space and added an additional shelf above the existing ones. We tamed our canned goods and staples, and found new homes for mops and brooms, pet food, and serving pieces. One of my favorite improvements is hanging baskets from the ceiling over the door! With our new highly organized system, going into our pantry is now a pleasure. -Melissa Burke