Command Centre

Door

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Take over the back of a door. This photo shows the back of a pantry door used as a command center. Look around: A garage door would work as well.

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Install a charging station in an empty drawer. The proliferation of personal electronics never ceases, making cords the new clutter. With a drawer charging system available with USB ports, you can charge multiple devices, out of sight, and even get rid of those bulky adapters. This setup fits: Anyone with a cell phone, smartphone, tablet, e-reader, laptop, exercise monitor, smart watch … and whatever “they” come up with next. Tip: Don’t install just any old outlet; there are products designed specifically to be safe within the confines of a cabinet as well as the open-and-close motion of the drawer.

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Hang baskets and buckets on rails. Consider hanging non-kitchen items like the tape measure in your wall buckets.

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