GET ORGANIZED

indoors

P o rtio n C on tro l

E n d th e co ld w a r w ith y o u r ja m -p a c k e d

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frid g e b y e n lis tin g th e s e s o rtin g s tra te g ie s.

BY B E R IT T H O R K E L S O N P H O TO S C A M E R O N S A D E G H P O U R PRO D U CED BY M E R E D IT H L A D IK

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Organizing

Bin

Insider Guide

Start with an empty and

clean refrigerator. Then

start arranging.

■ Fit shelves around your

largest staple, such as a

water purifier or milk jug.

■ Group like items—put tall

ones in back, and separate

meat from vegetables.

■ On shelves, opt for

rectangular storage units

that run the depth of the

fridge—think long bins

and drink-can dispensers

—to make best use of the

hard-to-reach back.

■ Reserve the front-and-

center spot for popular

items or leftovers.

■ Keep labels handy to date

leftovers; place new arrivals

in back for proper rotation.

The labels can also identify

specific bins or zones, so

everyone knows where the

mac YT cheese is—and

where to return it.

D E V O T E A N D T O T E

Group the ingredients for frequently made meals in one

bin. If sandwiches rate high, for example, keep deli meats,

cheeses, and condiments in one container that goes from

fridge to counter and back in one load.

5 6 AUGUST2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS