5 rules professional organizers always follow to avoid over-shopping for storage when thrifting

Organizing a cupboard with clear containers filled with nuts and other dry goods such as pasta.

We have all fallen into the same thrift store trap before – it is pre-loved and affordable, so it feels fine to be frivolous – especially when it comes to items that should help get things organized.

However, buying several unnecessary items just because they're cheap won't help organize your home, and will become part of the problem instead, adding to your clutter.