Top 5 Food Storage
Problems and How to Solve Them
Having
home food storage offers peace of mind and security, but we all know the
struggles that tend to come with trying to store lots of food. Read on to find
the top 5 food storage struggles and how you can easily overcome them!
1.
Lack of
Space. One of the top concerns for people starting to store food is, “Where
am I going to put it all?” The answer to this question is to get creative. Look
for the places in your home that could be organized more tightly to fit more
belongings. Cans are great to store under the beds or tv. There are storage
products that you can hang on the backs of closet doors, or you can create a
false bottom in a closet by lining the floor with food and topping it with
plywood.
2.
Lack of
Time. We all wish that we could have more than 24 hours in a day, so how do
you find the time to focus on food storage when you have so much already on
your plate? Take it a day at a time. When it’s time to cook dinner, think of
recipes that could be used for multiple food items, double it, and freeze the other
half. Cook things ahead of time for future use so that you end up saving
yourself time in the future. Don’t try to take it all on at once. Have one goal
per weekend, and learn how to dehydrate fruit, organize, or clear out a space.
3.
Lack of
Funds. Saving money is definitely doable when it comes to storing food for
your home. Again, don’t try to take on the world all in one shot. Set a monthly
budget for yourself (40-50$) and slowly start accumulating the basics of what
you need. You don’t necessarily need to buy shelving. If you have 4 large bins
of potato pearls or 2 water jugs and you put a piece of plywood across the top
of them, you’ve got a shelf to store anything on! If you take a look around at
what you have, and don’t assume that you need to buy everything, it will be
much cheaper than you would have thought.
4.
Food
Rotation Difficulty. Instead of simply placing the food in random places,
you’re going to need a system so that the food doesn’t get old. Many get
shelving units roll the oldest cans toward the front, so that every time you
re-stock you can put them in the back. It can also be as simple as putting new
food on the right side and taking from the left when storing in a cupboard or
under a bed. What will help the most is learning to cook with the food that you
buy so that it doesn’t sit there for years collecting dust and going bad. If
you can keep restocking and using the food, you will be able to stay organized
and get the most out of your money.
5.
Dietary
Restrictions. When you have specific dietary restrictions by choice or
allergies, it may make things a little tougher. However, if you do your
research, you can still find gluten free food storage or whatever the case may
be. The opportunities are there if you do your homework.
Have a positive attitude, and keep
striving for food storage, its well worth the struggle.
Author Bio- Dirk Puckett is a food storage junkie who loves
to help others on their way to being more prepared for emergencies.
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