{"id":16631,"date":"2014-01-09T09:55:18","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T16:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=16631"},"modified":"2019-07-16T15:12:03","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T22:12:03","slug":"under-the-bed-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/09\/under-the-bed-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Under the Bed Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re a minimalist or a hoarder, sometimes you just run out of room. No matter how much we organize, some people just always seem to need more space. A common area that some people tend to overlook is under the bed. It doesn&#8217;t have to be just a place where lost socks go and dust bunnies gather, this is a great place for storage!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some ways to utilize the space under your bed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people build drawers and some people use bins and baskets. This can be a simple DIY project that requires some time but it&#8217;ll help you organize better. Check out some of the ideas below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/underbedstorage2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16871\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/underbedstorage2-1024x318.jpg\" alt=\"under bed storage\" width=\"819\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/underbedstorage2-1024x318.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/underbedstorage2-300x93.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For those who are looking for a simpler and cheaper DIY idea for under the bed storage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinginsider&amp;utm_content=20190716-movinginsider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grab a box<\/a>, some tape and a box cutter. This project is perfect for college students and those living in a temporary place or just someone who is on a budget!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Tape\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20140109-underthebedstorage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tape<\/a> both ends of your box.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Use a boxcutter and cut the box in half horizontally. These halves will serve as your &#8220;drawers&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>(optional)<strong>:<\/strong> Place a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Kitchen-moving-boxes\/Cell-Kit?id=2424&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20140109-underthebedstorage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cell kit<\/a> inside the box to create separate compartments to store small items such as socks, scarves and toys.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:&nbsp;<\/strong>To make handles, make two holes a couple inches apart from each other on the side of each half of the box. Take ribbon or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Rope-tie-downs\/Braided-Nylon-Twine-30-yds?id=728&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20140109-underthebedstorage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> twine<\/a>, poke them through the holes and tie two thick knots on each end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> If you roll your clothes and put it into the separate compartments of the cell kit, it creates more room in your closet and cabinets!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/diy-drawer-collage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16879\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/diy-drawer-collage-1024x259.jpg\" alt=\"diy drawer\" width=\"1024\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/diy-drawer-collage-1024x259.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/diy-drawer-collage-300x76.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><em><strong>What do you store under the bed? How do you store it? Let us know in the comments below!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re a minimalist or a hoarder, sometimes you just run out of room. No matter how much we organize, some people just always seem to need more space. A common area that some people tend to overlook is under the bed. 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