GOODBYE, SHOE CHAOS! 3 Storage Ideas That Will Save You From Tripping
It's that time of year again: The kids are charging inside, kicking off their shoes wherever they please, and tearing into the house! If you've already tripped over a dozen pairs of sneakers, it’s time to create and enforce a better shoe storage solution. Here are three functional and attractive methods to try. 1. THE DIY PVC PIPE SHOE CUBBY This shoe storage project is all the rage on Pinterest! It turns out that when you cut a large PVC pipe into sections, paint them your preferred color(s), and glue them together with PVC glue, the honeycomb effect looks both fun and elegant. You can try this in your mudroom or in your kids’ rooms to make putting away their shoes feel like a game. Check out the video “PVC Pipe Shoe Rack” by Home Made Simple
in pockets for shoes. Many can hold up to 36 pairs!
Best of all, when they’re hanging on the back of your mudroom or closet
door, your shoes will be both easy to access and tucked out of sight. You can find affordable
racks on Amazon.com for less than $10 or fancier models at Walmart for under $20.
3. THE HANGING CLOSET ‘SHOE FILE’ Speaking of closets, the “shoe file” is the perfect storage solution for a coat closet or any other closet near your main door. Instead of hanging on the door, this pocket-filled organizer cascades from a hanger! Many of the pockets are conveniently located at eye level; you can load up your closet with as many files as you need, and each file can hold up to 18 pairs of shoes. ContainerStore.com sells elegant shoe files starting at $12.99.
on YouTube for a step-by-step guide to building a floor rack or Instructables.com for tips on mounting your rack to the wall.
2. THE OVER-THE-DOOR SHOE BAG If you don’t have the floor space for a traditional shoe rack, consider investing in an over-the-door shoe bag. These fabric, clear plastic, or upscale mesh bags hook over the top of a door and are covered
MEET THE VOICE OF ECOARMOR
SANDY, THE GIRL BEHIND THE FRONT DESK PHONE
Very often, we get compliments on our one- and-only Sandy — and as a current customer, there’s a good chance you’ve already met her! As a superbly helpful, timely, and courteous individual, Sandy helps our customers schedule their appointments, manages billing, and assists with any type of concern you might have. To celebrate Labor Day, we knew we had to feature her, because — everyone agrees, technicians and customers alike — she’s been absolutely awesome at her job. In fact, she was already familiar with the field despite it being her first job in the industry. “My husband worked the first 5–6 years of our marriage in [the] pest control [industry,]” Sandy shared with us. “Before QuickSumo, I was a stay- at-home mom for seven years. This was my first job back.” That was more than a year ago until QuickSumo merged into EcoArmor, where she remained an awesome asset to our team. The most rewarding part of her job? The customers! “It’s rewarding getting to know the customer, since they are recurring — the relationship you get along with them is great.” As a family-owned local business, the owners are very family-oriented, which has been a huge help for Sandy as a busy mom, too.
Having a husband who was in the pest control industry didn’t prevent Sandy from being surprised by the things she learned, though. “Ants are one thing that I’ve learned the most about,” she said. It was shocking: If the ants live in one pile and you threaten that pile without killing the queen, the ants will create 5–6 piles to confuse you and protect the queen. Every bug isn’t just a bug! They’re smart, too." Beyond work, Sandy loves spending time with family. Married for 23 years, she has a 22-year-old and a 16-year- old daughter. They’re all very close and practically best friends. “We do a lot of hanging out,” she shared with a laugh. They also have six pets! When Sandy isn’t watching her youngest daughter play sports, she spends time regularly with extended family, who live only 20 minutes away.
Thanks so much, Sandy, for everything you do! Your hard work and attention to detail are crucial to our success at EcoArmor, and we really appreciate you.
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