How to Organize Household Documents (page 5 of 6)

Hiding in Plain Sight

To store valuable documents, money, or jewelry, it is best to rent a safe-deposit box at a local bank. But if you prefer to keep some valuables at home, try foiling would-be thieves by hiding these treasures in ordinary places. For example, you can create good storage with an empty food can or within the pages of a book. Just remove the lid on a food can, empty the contents, and wash thoroughly before putting valuables inside. Secure the lid and place the can back on the kitchen shelf. Books can be good places to hide paper valuables.

You also can use a tissue box to camouflage your valuables. Carefully open a box, remove some of the tissues, wrap your valuables and place inside, layering tissues on top. Reseal the box and store with other tissue boxes.

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