Tips To Help Maximize Your Space

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Tips To Help Maximize Your Space (NAPSA)—Sticking to New Year’s resolutions can be difficult, but if your goal is to organize, maximize space and “de-clutter” the house, organization experts at JCPenneyoffer a few helpful tips: If you like Saas @ to stock up or deseae UH buy in bulk, a pe *) consider a cus- 4 ii! tom storage sys- i = i tem that starts ca eRe | 5 with the base |e —' unit, and offers the option of adding wine in@ shelves, tilt-out bins and baskets. Great for a basementor garage. New computer and no place to put it? A work corner to call your ownis as easy as the stream- lined Chelsea desk/storage unit. The trim three-tier design has two book shelves, a writing surface, and no bulky storage unit. No place for a guest to sleep? You may be surprised at howlittle space it actually takes. A sleeper ottoman with a kiln hardwood frame features a two inch thick mattress that’s great for sleepovers or unexpected guests. If you prefer extra storage space, the ottoman top lifts up— great for stashing throws, knitting, gamesor books. If the kids havelots of games or movies, help them de-clutter with a deluxe video center. This center helps organize and protect video equipment. Thetop shelf holds most TVs up to 20 inches. There’s a separate shelf for a VCR or DVD player, two drawers for game systems and storage for up to 50 videotapes, 130 CDs or 130 DVDs. e Since there’s never enough room for storage, don’t just use a bench for sitting. A wicker storage bench is a — smart place to @Q stash blankets, towels or toys. Garages tend to accumulate junk. A pegboard hutch will help you organize tools and supplies so you can find them easily. Storage doesn’t have to be unattractive. If you need a coffee table or side table in theliving room, an attractive apothecary table comes with a host of handy storage drawers. With a lovely walnut finish and beautifully turned legs, it offers a great focal point for any living space. Flatware randomly thrown in kitchen drawers? A handy wood flatware organizer is a must. Get one that expands or contracts to fit most drawers to confine cutlery. e Every kitchen needs more counter surface and storage space. A solid wood cart accommodates both and allows you to actually use the cookbooks and stainless set you received for Christmas. You can choose the surface—stainless steel, granite or wood. All of these space maximizers can be found at JCPenney. Call toll-free 800-222-6161 or visit www.jcpenney.com.