Things to Do with Wooden Storage Crates

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From stacking new files to managing old files, wooden storage crates are used for a multitude of applications. From supermarkets to office storerooms, these crates can be found in a wide variety of locations. The wooden crates come in many sizes and shapes. They can also be differentiated based on their additional features such as stackable, with handles, open-mouthed or lidded.

Where to get wooden storage crates?

The basement of every house is bound to have one thing in common that is wooden storage crates lying about. When it comes to transporting heavy goods, wooden storage crates play a very important role. After the crate has served its purpose, it is often cast aside. They are put in untouched corners and again used when there is something to be transported.

If you are looking for new wooden storage crates, then you just need to shop online. There are several sites that sell these crates. An online search will give you a wide variety of wooden crates with different customizable feature sets. Bulk orders can also be done which will help you save money. If this is too much hassle, then visit your nearby supermarket and ask if they have any crates to spare.

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What to do with wooden storage crates?

The first one is the most obvious use. Use it for storage. You can store many items biodegradable and non- biodegradable. These items can include fruits, vegetables, greens, stationeries, books, paper bundles, milk cartons, beer bottles and literally anything.

Use your wooden storage crate as a medium of transport. Whether you are shifting your office or you are planning an outdoor picnic, a wooden storage crate can come in handy as they help to move goods or food efficiently.

If you are looking for a more creative solution, you can use your old wooden crate as a desk table. Simply insert the crate and remove one of the four sides. Now, this site will serve as a hollow opening and the rate base will be the table top. Space underneath can be used as a shelf.

If you have several wooden crates lying about then you can make a shelf using them. All you need is a hammer and a few nails. Just nail these crates together against the wall, with the opened side facing you. Each wooden crate will now serve as a separate compartment of the self. The hammering process is not laborious as the nails easily drive through the layers of wood. These shelves can support light materials such as books. You can also make shoe racks out of these wooden storage crates. Towel racks for bathrooms, dish shelves, magazine holders, vegetable stands. In short, these shelves can be used in different ways.

The next option is to use your wooden crate like a drawer. This can be particularly useful in the kitchen to store different types of vessels and food compactly without mixing. These ‘drawers’ can also be used to store goods on the underside of your bed.

You can also add wheels to the base of these crates, to create a moving trolley. Adding wheels to the above drawer facilities will enable easy pull and push, into and out of the storage space.

The usage of wooden crates is virtually unbounded. One just has to sit and think to come up with a new idea that incorporates your crates. The purpose of these crates is only as limited as your creativity. So, start thinking about the ways you can use your crates and put your wooden crates to good use.