Where do I put all of these shoes and other woes of finding space for things in a small house

I am slowly weeding things out. Today I’m hitting the kitchen cupboards and going to get rid of a bunch of pots and pans that I really have an abundance of. I will keep a few of the pots and pans for when I cook big meals. You always need extra pans.

@akalinus I refuse to get rid of any of my cast-iron I love the stuff. But I do have a lot of baking things that I can get rid of and just a few of the pots and pans. I’ve been holding onto them thinking that my kids could probably use them but I’d rather get rid of them. There will come a time that I could buy new for them if necessary.

@ElusiveButterfly Yes, keep your cast iron stuff. You can cook on a fire with those in case of an emergency, like a natural disaster with no utilities on. I am still weeding out things also.

Those over the door devices seem to be what everyone is suggesting. I am going online to see what is available. Need to watch my pennies these days.

@BelleStarr I went a little cheaper and bought 2 that were $7 each. I don't have the extra to spend at the moment. I won't be able to put hubby's shoes in them because he drags in mud and other yuck with his shoes. His boots have steel toes and are very heavy. I will just put those on a boot mat behind a chair.

@ElusiveButterfly This is the one I got

I am slowly eliminating unwanted/used items. Better to do with less. If I find I need something later on, I'll buy it.

@ElusiveButterfly good idea.

I have not a lot anymore. When we move it will be easy.

I wish I had enough space to put Ottomans and storage units such as that. Unfortunately we are really cramped for space. But I am going to get a couple of the over the door hangers so that I can hang the shoes in that.

@ElusiveButterfly Those over the door storage items are great. I have one on the laundry room door, it has shelves, so I can keep canned goods in it, and it holds quite a bit. I have a towel rack that goes over the door in the bathroom, love that thing.

@Juliaacv I have to go shopping today or tomorrow and plan on purchasing 2 of over the door storage units.

We live in a small town and there is no woman shelter here. We do have a homeless shelter and they at one time would take household items and store them for people and give them out once they were able to find a home. They no longer do that.

@crazyhorseladycx I often ask friends if they know anyone in need of certain things. I'd rather they go to people who can actually use them.

@ElusiveButterfly i reckon that can be viewed 's a good thingy, that not havin' a women's shelter? hopefully there'd be no need? there'd be several places here fer the homeless where's they used to do the same. most 'lso quit takin' items, which i don't blame 'em. some folks'd drop off some purty nasty schtuff :( e'en the women's shelter here 'tis 'lways shocked when i take thingies'n. the last time 'twas a bunch 'f jeans (folks'd given 'em to me fer makin' rag quilts - they looked brand new!) 'n such 'twas freshly washed. when there'd be work clothes (dresses, shirts'n the like), i 'lways wash, iron 'n keep'n a hanger. 'tis not like they've facilities there, nor the time to wash/care fer these items. the same goes with other household items. folks taken broken/chipped dishes (bacteria breedin' grounds), nasty toasters 'n items needin' much repair.

I am going to look online to see what is available. Don't want to go near the stores on the first of the month! They are a madhouse!

I’ve looked at those stores as well but unfortunately I don’t have space for it.

I was just thinking that those shoe holder to be ideal. Little Miss might have a problem with putting stuff above her Arm length. But The upper ones could hold toys that she really doesn’t play with regular season for display great idea!

Furniture we have now is really too big for the space we have. We have two oversize recliner’s that we use for our own comfort. We only have one rocker chair that is upholstered and it’s quite comfortable. But space wise we haveto put anything