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Take it away Kim…
Hello again, Ask Anna readers! Today I am going to share with you an inexpensive and convenient way to store your handy wrap and tin foil.
These essentials of mine used to be stored in a cupboard underneath the counter along with plastic baggies and wax paper and what not. Each time I needed to wrap something up, I had to bend down and dig through the various boxes to find what I was looking for. So I got looking at those boxes and thinking…and came up with the idea to hang them! The little notches on the ends are perfect for this!
I found this package of plastic hooks at Walmart on the isle with the bathroom storage accessories. And it only cost a couple of bucks!
I felt like the pantry door was the best location for my handy wrap and tin foil, mainly because I could place them at a height that was perfect for me. The cupboard doors would have been impractical because they were all too low or high. Plus, they now take up space that was previously going unused!
I took measurements and spaced the hooks 10 5/8 inches apart from inside to inside. The boxes fit on by sliding one end on first and then slightly pulling the other hook so the opposite end can be inserted. The hooks have just the right flimsiness factor to allow you to do this!
And there they are hanging, just waiting to be used! I should note that these hooks are very strong, in that they are really stuck on there. So use caution as to what type of materials you adhere them to! For me, this was the perfect solution for storing my handy wrap and tin foil. They are so much more accessible now, and it’s easy to slip the boxes on as well as take them off! Not to mention, all it took was some pocket change!
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Your blog is very hard to read because of the color of text. I would have liked to explore but I had to highlight the text so it would have some contrast so I could read it.
I have to agree with you, Linda. I’d prefer black text against white (or white-ish) background. I hadn’t t;hought about highlighting the text, so I’m happy about your suggestion.
And it *is* a great site!
Your videos are annoying and I can’t stop them from playing!!!!
I’m sorry. You should be able to pause them after the initial 15 second “commercial”.
Awesome! Now if only wrapping paper came with its own sharp tearing strip!
awesome tip!! Thanks so much~~
Your font color was perfect! I didn’t have any trouble, so perhaps it was Linda’s screen. I also did not have any video trouble, so do not apologize to these ungrateful people because I love your ideas!!! Can’t wait to pick up these clips! Thank you :)
This is awesome! To add a twist to this, those of us who live in apartments can use the “Command” brand hooks with the removable adhesive. Those things really do work and you have less worry about getting in trouble when you move out of your apartment.