Save significant space in your home with these simple and inexpensive airtight bags.

This will compress the bag and your things to a fraction of the size they once were.

Keep all vacuum sealer bags in a cool, dry place so they stay in top condition.

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Long before I started organizing as a profession, I was obsessed with how to maximize storage.

Keep like items together, such as swimsuits in one, sweaters together, and so on.

Label the outside even if its clear so you know exactly whats inside.

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Bulky bedding like comforters, quilts, and pillows can all fit comfortably in extra-large vacuum bags.

Have a pullout couch or air mattress that only gets used once in a while?

Bag up the sheets and pillows used with them.

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A baby blanket or stuffed teddy bear from your childhood can easily be preserved.

Secondly, if youre rotating toys, dont forget about the ones hidden away.

Moving

Yet another effective way to get clothing from point A to point B is to use vacuum-seal bags.

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Found your forever home?

Donate the bags to a friend who is getting ready for their big move.

Knowing the volume of things youre hoping to store in them will determine what size vacuum-seal bags you need.

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Many come in variety packs, allowing you to fit everything from onesies to bedspreads.

Theyre fairly inexpensive, but if you need a good amount, consider buying them in bulk.

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