How to store and organize your books

One of the first things to consider when starting to organizing your books is the frequency with which they are used. The coursebooks you currently take are probably the most consulted, while novels you’ve read may not be needed anytime soon. So, first separate your books as to use.

After that, analyze the space available for your books. If they are very heavy, check that the shelves in the closet or bookcase where you want to store them support the weight. If the shelves are thinner, an alternative is to intersperse heavier books and lighter books so that the surface is not overloaded.

Once the copies have been separated and the space for storage defined, try to choose a form of organization based on this information. you can decide separate your books by theme, alphabetically by title or author, by release date, favorites to least favorites, and so on.

The shelves where the books are also can be great allies of decoration. Take advantage of spaces and breaks to display collectibles, souvenirs and decorative objects. If you don’t have much space at home to save books, the tip is to adapt and take advantage of unused spaces. For those who like to be creative, one option is to cut the bottom of boxes, paint them and use them lying down as shelves. Another suggestion is to hang stairs on the walls and accommodate the books.

Try not to store your books at an angle, use trimmers to keep them straight, improving their useful life. Other conservation tips include coating wooden shelves with glass, keeping them airy, and keeping a minimum distance from the wall to ensure ventilation. Furthermore, one should not save books in plastic bags or boxes as it favors moisture.

Another tip is that the heaviest books should not be too close to the floor or too high to be easier to remove from the shelf. It is also necessary to leave a small gap between each book, thus facilitating its removal and placement. Also consider the risks that the disposal of books can pose to children and the elderly.

The important thing is store the books so that they are easily accessible without having to move everything to remove it from the shelf. Organized books last longer and are not as harmful to health as books kept in basements full of dust and mites.

But if the books still don’t fit in your house, maybe it’s your great opportunity to make a book donation less used or rarely used for a library. That way they will be well kept and useful for those who really need them and you won’t have to pile your books in a corner or in a box.