You may be familiar with the concept of a “junk drawer” – almost everyone had one in their parents’ house as a child, right? While you may have a negative connotation associated with the concept of a junk drawer, in truth, it can actually prove to be very useful. It doesn’t need to simply hold “junk.” Rather, the best junk drawers hold a number of items that are good to have handy in certain circumstances but aren’t used regularly.

If you’re thinking of starting a junk drawer of your own, you may be wondering what kind of items are important enough to keep on-hand. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• A flashlight for use in the rare instance that your apartment loses power due to a storm
• Several kinds of batteries for when your remotes or flashlights need new ones
• Spare chargers for your phone, camera, computer, and other devices
• A tape measure, pliers, and different kinds of screwdrivers
• A lighter or matches for impromptu birthday celebrations
• Scissors and scotch tape

It can be frustrating to realize you need something like batteries or tape only to realize you don’t have them at your disposal. With a little preparation, you can create a junk drawer that will prove invaluable in many different circumstances.

Your One 51 Place Alachua, FL, apartment has many drawers in the kitchen and bathroom. You’ll have your pick for which to use as your junk drawer. Our apartments also boast spacious pantries, professionally designed color schemes, individually selected tile, and much more. If you are not currently a resident of One 51 Place, contact us today for more information on becoming a member of our community.