- If the basement is completely dry, you have considerably more options in organization. If the basement is wet or even occasionally floods, you'll want to use only plastic water-resistant organizational bins to store things. In addition, if the basement is not completely dry, consider the possibility of mold as well. If that's the case, avoid storing paper and fabric items, such as clothes, in the basement.
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If the basement is only used for storage, it is fairly simple to put up metal storage racks and buy plastic bins to keep things in. It is best to buy clear plastic bins so you can easily locate any item you are looking for. If the basement is also used for other things, such as a family room or play room, utilize storage containers, which will be visibly appealing to the room. In this case, you have a wide variety to choose from. You can buy locker-style storage units or decorative baskets to place on a bookshelf.
- Organizational bins come in a variety of shapes and sizes. If you use the basement to store Christmas items, buy divided boxes designed to hold Christmas ornaments. These prevent the ornaments from being broken and eliminate the need to wrap each individual ornament in paper. You can buy plastic, water-resistant hanging file boxes to store papers or documents.
- According to Bob Vila's website, if your basement gets occasional dampness but is otherwise dry, you can still use it to store fabric, paper or furniture. All you need to do is wrap your water pipes in insulation and have a dehumidifier running. Be sure to regular check the water collection bin because, when it gets full, the dehumidifier will automatically shut off.
- Having basement storage is a huge benefit for any home. It gives you a place to store things you don't want taking up valuable living space elsewhere in your home.
