• Every house has a limit to how much it will hold. That's why it's important to set a concrete limit to anything you want to collect. When you've reached capacity on your storage, eliminate something before you bring in anything new.

• CD jewel cases take up a lot of un-necessary space. Try filing your CDs in zippered slip cases, then create an easy-to-read coded table of contents that will tell you where to find the exact disc you're looking for.

• Just because something is old or discontinued, doesn't mean it's a collectible. Whittle your collection down to the best of the group and let the rest go. Then you'll be able to display what you keep without sacrificing square footage in your home.

• Lacking cabinet space? Try hanging pots and pans from racks above your stove for convenient storage and easy access.

• Simple plastic risers in kitchen cabinets are a perfect way to know what canned goods you have in the house. The cans in the rear will peek out over the ones in the front, making their labels easy to read.