A magazine file, oftentimes overlooked, is one of the best organizing tools. Here’s a tip though, you can use a magazine file outside of the office. In fact, you can use it as a can food keeper or dispenser just like the one in the photo below!
![Home organization tips: Re-using old magazine files](https://media.tumblr.com/2a4763a078c6b8db2120dcd751140dd4/tumblr_inline_nf27nttidT1sv2cpq.jpg)
It is also a great place to keep kitchen items like foil, wax paper, plastic wraps and the like.
![Home organization tips: Re-using old magazine files](https://media.tumblr.com/be2daa0d4886da1be894b7e41e9efcee/tumblr_inline_nf27pqPkSF1sv2cpq.jpg)
By simply attaching the magazine file onto the back of one of your kitchen cabinets with heavy duty tape or screws, you can come up with a handy shelf that voila! Helps you save storage space.
![Home organization tips: Re-using old magazine files](https://media.tumblr.com/aad7226474a9343d6698bae2db239353/tumblr_inline_nf27q93EUO1sv2cpq.jpg)
Here’s an example of the same concept but using it in one’s bathroom instead to hold their blow dryer.
![Home organization tips: Re-using old magazine files](https://media.tumblr.com/74f18120267967d39699ac40486c5000/tumblr_inline_nf27qqiyKN1sv2cpq.jpg)
Another handy use for magazine files is that you can use it as a gift basket for the holidays and other gift- giving occasions.
![Home organization tips: Re-using old magazine files](https://media.tumblr.com/e1a658a14ce43f6bdf7fcc66f9856265/tumblr_inline_nf27tdGghk1sv2cpq.jpg)
You can also use magazine files to organize your shoes as shown below.
![Home organization tips: Re-using old magazine files](https://media.tumblr.com/00b3874e24b4d011afdff180e9f5c445/tumblr_inline_nf2832Qbd71sv2cpq.jpg)
You can use it for flip flops, too!
![Home organization tips: Re-using old magazine files](https://media.tumblr.com/8bc618b74db1fb1dc6043a577b1ba487/tumblr_inline_nf27ulceRJ1sv2cpq.jpg)
If you have other uses for magazine files, let us know in the comments section below. Until next time, stay OCfied!
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