• Measure the inside of the cabinet and write down the width and depth of each shelf as well as the distance between shelves
• Empty the cabinet into piles of like items, such as pasta, tea, cereal and spices and take inventory of the items
• Check expiration dates and discard old products and start a grocery list to replace old items
• Cut shelve liner and place it on shelf
• To organize spices, install a turntable and place your spices on it with the labels facing out. If you prefer, alphabetize them for added convenience
• Store small, loose packages or boxes of teas, rice, puddings and other items, inside a slide & stack basket. Place them upright so that their labels are visible
• Use helper shelves to double the shelf space. Place canned goods or boxed items (such as cake mixes, rice and macaroni) on the helper shelves on their sides with the labels facing out, all in the same direction
• Transfer the contents of opened boxes or bags of food to clear, airtight food storage container. The containers will keep the food fresh longer, which saves you money in the long run and help you keep track of how much of each item is left. Looking through a clear plastic container is the best way to see when you need to make a trip to the grocery store
• Return the items to the cabinet, keeping like items together

Resources
The Beverly Hills Organizer's Home Organizing Bible: A Pro's Answers to Your Organizing Prayers
by Linda Koopersmith
Fair Winds Press, 2005

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