Put the items vertically into the baskets or containers so you can easily pull out what you need without having to dig.

To prevent items from sliding off of the lazy susan, purchase a lazy susan that has a silicone padded grip.

Measure your pantry space before you head to the hardware store so you know what size pull-out storage you need.

Some people like to group food into zones based on flavor type. For example, put ingredients you use for Mexican food on 1 shelf and place ingredients for Italian meals on another.

It’s fine to use round storage containers, but you won’t be able to fit as many of them on your pantry shelves.

You can also buy expandable cabinet shelves to place over items. For instance, if you have a small appliance like a hand mixer on a shelf, set an expandable cabinet shelf over it so you can store items like bowls or beater attachments on it.

Wire or metal baskets are handy since you can see through them to know exactly what you’re storing.

For something more whimsical, place twinkle lights along the shelves. This gives your pantry a soft glow.

If you don’t want to use hardware to hang hooks or shelves, use command strips.

For example, keep your big packages of baking staples up high and decant them into smaller containers on your pantry shelves whenever you’re running low.

If you don’t want to set the items directly on the floor, place them inside a crate that’s got wheels on it. This way you can roll the heavy item out from the bottom of the pantry. Try not to store your appliances on the countertop—they take up prime real estate.

If you don’t want to print labels and stick them on the containers, paint the sides with chalkboard paint. Then, you can write on the containers with chalk and wipe them off easily.

For instance, you might have bought a specific ingredient for a recipe that you decided not to make. If the ingredient is just hanging out in the pantry, taking up space, throw it out.

If you take food out of its packaging, be sure to write the expiration date on the item. This might mean you write it on the back that you store in a bin or that you write it on the label of the pantry container.

Put ingredients or items that you don’t use as often in another spot like a cabinet in your kitchen or a pantry in another room.