Plastic storage containers come in a HUGE variety of shapes and sizes for storing just about any object you can think of.Plastic storage boxes are an affordable way to organize your home and remove clutter that would otherwise remain and fill your home.There are many versatile styles that can stack and interlock for any use around the house.Some are perfect for desk organization in a home office while others make for perfect seasonal clothing storage.They can be purchased in either colored boxes or clear so that you can easily see what is being stored in them.Most come with lids that fasten securely by either snapping or locking.

If you are considering using them in your home your best bet is to try and store similar items together.This is where clear plastic boxes come in handy.Using each box for a specific item will make it easier when you have many stacked one on top of the other in a closet or garage area.Colored ones will oftentimes have spaces for labels to easily identify their contents.Or you can buy several small boxes and store them in larger ones to further categorize things.Large plastic storage containers with lids and the ability to stack on top of each other are ideal in this case.Models with wheels are also useful in this case as a large container that is filled is quite heavy.Remember to label the outside of the box so you know what is inside,unless you are using clear plastic storage containers.You may not want lids on every box but it does make them easier to store when you can stack them.This is perfect when you keep them in smaller rooms like clothes or hall closets.Rubbermaid is probably the biggest supplier and most well known maker of heavy duty plastic storage boxes.Tupperware is another.But these are more closely tied to food storage than every day household things.There are also large plastic storage boxes for outdoor use.These can hold anything pool oriented or for gardening like hoses.Often referred to as deck boxes they come with lockable lids for added security and can sometimes double as benches.They are made to flow with your outdoor patio furniture or decking so you don't have to worry about them being blights in your yard.And the plastic used to make them are resistant to insects so there's no worry of infestation or damage to contents.

Plastic food storage containers have been used in fridges and kitchens for years.A clear plastic box container is fantastic to put soup or stew in the freezer for later when you make a big batch.Plastic Clear Boxes offer the distinct advantage of being able to see what kind of food is being stored inside.Another great use is to chop up your veggies only every 3 or 4 days and store them in plastic containers in the fridge.

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