#organization #storage
I have *many* storage bins that I use. I've standardized on the following:
- Bins/Totes with LIDS
- [HDX 27 Gal Tough Storage Tote in Clear with Yellow Lid](https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-27-Gal-Tough-Storage-Tote-in-Clear-with-Yellow-Lid-999-27G-C-HDX/328026917) (like the viral black shell / yellow lid ones)
- The clear is more expensive, but worth every penny. Opaque == BAD.
- [Sterilite 6 Qt. Storage Box 16426A60 - The Home Depot](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sterilite-6-Qt-Storage-Box-16426A60/308820126)
- Great for small stuff, specialty tools, supplies, etc.
- [Sterilite 16 qt. Storage Box 16446A12 - The Home Depot](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sterilite-16-qt-Storage-Box-16446A12/308820303)
- Great for containing parts for a project, larger tools / supplies.
- AKRO / ULINE Non-Stacking Bins - BLACK
- [Plastic Shelf Bins - 8 1/2 x 12 x 4", Black S-13398BL - Uline](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-13398BL/Plastic-Bins/Plastic-Shelf-Bins-8-1-2-x-12-x-4-Black?from=OrderDetails)
- [Plastic Shelf Bins - 8 1/2 x 18 x 4", Black S-13401BL - Uline](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-13401BL/Plastic-Bins/Plastic-Shelf-Bins-8-1-2-x-18-x-4-Black?from=OrderDetails)
- [Dividers for Shelf Bins - 8 1/2 x 4", Black S-13398D - Uline](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-13398D/Plastic-Bins/Dividers-for-Shelf-Bins-8-1-2-x-4-Black?from=OrderDetails)
- [Plastic Shelf Bin Label Holders and Inserts - 3 x 3/4" S-21114 - Uline](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-21114/Plastic-Bins/Plastic-Shelf-Bin-Label-Holders-and-Inserts-3-x-3-4?from=OrderDetails)
- Fits the above non-stacking bins
- AKRO / ULINE Stacking Bins - CLEAR
- [Plastic Stackable Bins - 7 1/2 x 4 x 3", Clear S-12414C - Uline](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-12414C/Plastic-Bins/Plastic-Stackable-Bins-7-1-2-x-4-x-3-Clear?FromOrderHistory=Y)
- These are fantastic for small consumables (e.g. pens, markers, cotton swabs, etc)
- [Length Dividers for Stackable Bins - 7 1/2 x 3" S-12414D - Uline](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-12414D/Plastic-Bins/Length-Dividers-for-Stackable-Bins-7-1-2-x-3?FromOrderHistory=Y)
- [Label Holders and Inserts for Stackable Bins - 3 x 1" S-12552 - Uline](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-12552/Plastic-Bins/Label-Holders-and-Inserts-for-Stackable-Bins-3-x-1)
- Fits S-12413, S-12414, and S-13536
- [Plastic Stackable Bins - 9 1/2 x 6 x 5", Clear S-20581C - Uline](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-20581C/Plastic-Bins/Plastic-Stackable-Bins-9-1-2-x-6-x-5-Clear?from=OrderDetails)
- These are great for larger stuff on shelves that aren't deep.
- I use these for storing common automotive stuff like ratchet straps, car detailing supplies, cleaning chemicals, etc.
- **Uses the standard 4x1-3/4" Labels**
- [Plastic Stackable Bins - 11 x 11 x 5", Clear S-12417C - Uline](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-12417C/Plastic-Bins/Plastic-Stackable-Bins-11-x-11-x-5-Clear?from=OrderDetails)
- These are great for storing groups of chemicals and products, adhesives, tapes, etc.
- **Uses the standard 4x1-3/4" Labels**
## Primary Label Solution
![[binlabelexample1.jpeg|500]]
Works for HDX, Sterilite, and (almost all) AKRO/ULINE Stacking Clear Bins.
1. Print LabelText onto [Brother 1.1 x 3.5" Address Labels](https://amzn.to/4jzwGgA) (using [Brother QL-810W wireless label printer](https://amzn.to/4jOmHn0))
2. Stick onto the center of a [4" x 1-1/3" Label Card](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-15578-INRT/Plastic-Bins/Insert-Cards-for-4-x-1-3-4-Bin-Holders)
3. Insert into slot onto bins or into [clear top-loading adhesive label holder](https://amzn.to/3Eo0xt2) on all other bins.
## Secondary Label Solution
Works for AKRO/ULINE non-stacking bins and AKRO/ULINE small stacking bins (e.g. S-12414).
Use the primary label solution (Brother Address Labels), but trim the height of them to fit on the alternate format card stock inserts.
## LabelText
==DOCUMENT AND LINK BROTHER LABEL FORMAT / FONT FOR REFERENCE!==