Pro Organizers Don’t Actually Hate Your Junk Drawer – You Just Have to Use It the Right Way

If you’re inspired to look at your catch-all drawer in a new light, here are some pro tips to make it less about junk and more about utility:

Laura McHolm, cofounder and chief of organized living at NorthStar Moving Company, recommends dumping out the drawer, giving it a good cleaning, and then lining it with shelf paper. All three pros suggest using expandable organizers to fit the drawer and make the most of the space. But you can also repurpose small boxes and containers you already have—like the one your last iPhone came in.