{"id":4701,"date":"2014-01-29T15:08:31","date_gmt":"2014-01-29T20:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=4701"},"modified":"2024-06-27T15:51:37","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:51:37","slug":"7-smart-ways-store-puzzles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/post\/7-smart-ways-store-puzzles\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Smart Ways to Store Puzzles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that today is National Puzzle Day? Take a moment or two to relax with a jigsaw, logic, crossword, or word puzzle today. To encourage your family to continue your puzzle play throughout the year, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of smart ways to keep your puzzles and games organized. In the comment section below, tell us which of these smart tips you\u2019ll be using in your home.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"post\">\n<ol class=\"post\">1. Here&#8217;s a tip from<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abowlfulloflemons.net\/2012\/12\/home-organization-101-week-14-the-playroom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Bowl Full of Lemons<\/a><\/p>\n<ol class=\"post\">\n<ol class=\"post\">for how to use clear and stackable containers to keep puzzles and toys organized.<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle1-198x300.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle1\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle1-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle1.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol class=\"post\">\n<ol class=\"post\">Image via<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abowlfulloflemons.net\/2012\/12\/home-organization-101-week-14-the-playroom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Bowl Full of Lemons<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Save precious closet space by replacing bulky boxes with pouches or pencil cases. What a smart way to keep track of puzzle pieces! Attach an image of the puzzle to the outside of each pouch to identify the puzzle inside and use it as a handy &#8220;cheat sheet.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle2-266x300.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle2\" width=\"266\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle2-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle2-212x238.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle2.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><br \/>\nImage via <a href=\"http:\/\/thenavystripe.blogspot.ca\/2011\/12\/organizing-kids-toys.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Navy Stripe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. An under-the-bed storage solution like this one from <a href=\"http:\/\/iheartorganizing.blogspot.com\/2013\/09\/a-not-so-puzzling-storage-solution.html\">I Heart Organizing<\/a> makes storing and playing large jigsaw puzzles easy. When you get stumped, simply put the puzzle away for awhile and come back when you&#8217;re feeling refreshed \u2014 no more lost pieces!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle3\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle3-212x141.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle3.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nImage via <a href=\"http:\/\/iheartorganizing.blogspot.com\/2013\/09\/a-not-so-puzzling-storage-solution.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I Heart Organizing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. A portable puzzle storage solution like this one from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spilsbury.com\/product\/Puzzle_Store\/s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spilsbury<\/a> is the perfect solution if you\u2019re always on the go.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle4\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle4-212x212.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle4.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nImage via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spilsbury.com\/product\/Puzzle_Store\/s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spilsbury<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Turn a file-holder on its side to store your children\u2019s blocks or picture puzzles.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle5-252x300.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle5\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle5-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle5-212x251.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle5.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><br \/>\nImage via <a href=\"http:\/\/indulgy.com\/source\/verypinteresting.blogspot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indulgy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. Who says puzzle storage can&#8217;t help set the tone for your home d\u00e9cor? Use colorful pails or old paint cans to hang and store crossword and Sudoku puzzle books. Now puzzle store can be as satisfying as it is functional.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle6-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle6\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle6-212x212.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle6.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nImage via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/home-improvement\/storage\/no-clutter-decorating-tips\/?page=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Better Homes and Gardens<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. Use decorative hangers to showcase your latest successfully completed crossword puzzle.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle7-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle7\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle7-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle7-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle7.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><br \/>\nImage via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.interiorjunkie.com\/2013\/07\/22\/de-mooiste-muurversieringen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interior Junkie<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:left; padding-right:12px; padding-top:5px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/7-smart-ways-store-puzzles\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle3\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle3-212x141.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle3.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <\/div>\n<p>Did you know that today is National Puzzle Day? Take a moment or two to relax with a jigsaw, logic, crossword, or word puzzle today. To encourage your family to continue your puzzle play throughout the year, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of smart ways to keep your puzzles and games organized. In the comment section below, tell us which of these smart tips you\u2019ll be using in your home.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":4705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-post","category-organization"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>7 Smart Ways to Store Puzzles | The Storage Space<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Love puzzles but hate the clutter? 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