The first thing that I purchased was an entertainment center for $160 at Walmart, and it has already proven to be extremely useful. I have a lot of "retro" media players that I like to keep. By purchasing an 3-shelf entertainment center, I was able to store my stereo and bluray player on the top shelf, my DVD and VHS players on the middle shelf, and there is still an entire bottom shelf for gaming systems if we decide to move them from the living room. Also, the entertainment center had a mount for Antonio, my tv, which is an added bonus. (this photo was taken from Walmart's website for the product - that's NOT Antonio, lol)
The second storage things that I purchased were two, plastic, 3-drawer storage cabinets from Target for about $12 each. I used the first one to store and separate David's socks, underwear, and undershirts. Now he knows exactly where these essentials are in the morning when he's trying to get ready. I put this unit in his closet.
The second unit was used to store my vast CD collection - in alphabetical order, of course. I like that this one has wheels, so it's easy to move. Also, I have nowhere to put my purse when I get home from work, and now I can use the top surface for purse placement. The CDs that couldn't fit were continued on into an old CD organizer that I have had forever and that's on the same wall.
Lastly, I found it necessary to purchase a 6-cube organizer from Target for $80, and the large baskets for $30 per set of two. My cheap bookcase did not survive the move, so I needed a new place to store my school books. This one is really sturdy. Also, the baskets were perfect for holding my vinyl records, and the unit was wide enough for me to sit my record player on top. (this photo was taken off of Target's website, advertising the product.)
So for approximately $300, I was able to find a place to store everything. Not too bad, if you ask me!
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