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Declutter tip: Get creative with crates

The easiest and most ingenious tips and tricks to bring order to your nest - right now.

By Chatelaine

Updated May 29, 2013

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storage crates for shoes in hallway, room design by Theverden.blogspot.com

Shoe storage crates; Room design by Theverden.blogspot.com

Paint wine boxes and wooden crates, and hang them on the wall to make the most of a small entryway.

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