8 Ways to Get a Handle on the Junk Drawer

Don’t sweat the small stuff — give it a few drawers of its own, sorted by type or task

Junk drawers get a bad rap, and while it is (mostly) well deserved, there is a way to get that beast sorted and organized once and for all. From creating categories to making smart choices about what goes in and what stays out, these eight tips can help transform junk drawers into “really useful stuff” drawers, ones that keep small items right where you need them.