Going to start building food supply, plus storage shelves

[Mr. Ed]

Wife and I want to increase our food supply however, we have no place to store excess nonperishable foods. I prefer to have shelves built into the wall, but space is limited. A deep prefab closet might work if large enough. Another option is have something custom built according to design.

My wife is taking up canning again, other forms of preserving food include, freezing, drying dehydration, smoking, picketing, fermentation, salt and sugar curing,

 

[Blessed]

I live in a big house by myself now. 4 bedrooms, 3 that have double closets and a huge walk in, in the main master. So plenty of room. I store some things in the closets but most of it is in the dressers and funiture in those rooms. Very easy to use and keep everything rotated and organized.

 

[Marie5656]

My old house had a nice pantry where I could store all my non perishables. It was great. I have a pantry closet here too, but use it mainly for storage

 

[Gary O']

I prefer to have shelves built into the wall, but 's space is limited. A deep prefab closet might work if large enough. Another option is have something custom built according to design.

There's armoires out there that can be fitted for shelves.
Or
move some clothes/linen to the garage in bins and dedicate a closet

 

[officerripley]

If you put risers on your bed's legs, that'll give you some storage under there.

 

[Don M.]

Living in the boondocks we have plenty of food on hand....in case of a major storm, etc. I built some shelves in the basement for canned goods, etc., and we have a full freezer and a spare fridge in the basement. I have a generator to supply electricity in case of a power outage. If there was a major problem throughout our area, we could probably have the entire family here, and feed them for at least a week...maybe two.

 

[Jules]

Ed, take a look around your house and see if there’re some things or furniture you don’t really need. Replace with cupboards.

If you put risers on your bed's legs, that'll give you some storage under there.

Good idea.

 

[Been There]

Living in the boondocks we have plenty of food on hand....in case of a major storm, etc. I built some shelves in the basement for canned goods, etc., and we have a full freezer and a spare fridge in the basement. I have a generator to supply electricity in case of a power outage. If there was a major problem throughout our area, we could probably have the entire family here, and feed them for at least a week...maybe two.

There is a storm possibly coming alright. Only it may not be weather related.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I get by with a small bookcase in the kitchen for food items and a shelf in the closet for paper products.

If you are buying new canning jars save the sturdy cardboard boxes and put the filled jars back in them for storage.

The internet can provide many low-cost space-saving storage ideas.

Good luck!

 

[JustDave]

Shelves are useful. My garage is 24 ft X 40 ft, and it is entirely lined with shelves. I still have a little room, but it sure didn't take long to fill most of those shelves.

 

[bingo]

get going on it....gather up what you can....gonna happen quick

 

[terry123]

I store extra things in my spare bedroom.

 

[Chet]

If you are preparing for Armageddon, don't forget the ammo.

 

[Buckeye]

My planning horizon continues to shrink. When I was working I was planning 20 or 30 years ahead. Now, I have zero plans or concerns about anything that might happen more than 1 year out, and for most items, just a few months or weeks. And the idea of a stockpile of food, etc, is the opposite of where I'm at. I'm trying to get rid of stuff, not add stuff, and no desire to survive some catastrophic event.

YMMV

 

[DebraMae]

My planning horizon continues to shrink. When I was working I was planning 20 or 30 years ahead. Now, I have zero plans or concerns about anything that might happen more than 1 year out, and for most items, just a few months or weeks. And the idea of a stockpile of food, etc, is the opposite of where I'm at. I'm trying to get rid of stuff, not add stuff, and no desire to survive some catastrophic event.

YMMV

I do have extra food because I live in a remote area, but if something catastrophic were to occur I think I would give it all to a young couple with children who live near me and have helped me tremendously over the past decade.

 

[Gaer]

My planning horizon continues to shrink. When I was working I was planning 20 or 30 years ahead. Now, I have zero plans or concerns about anything that might happen more than 1 year out, and for most items, just a few months or weeks. And the idea of a stockpile of food, etc, is the opposite of where I'm at. I'm trying to get rid of stuff, not add stuff, and no desire to survive some catastrophic event.

YMMV

Agreed!

 

[squatting dog]

Wife and I want to increase our food supply however, we have no place to store excess nonperishable foods. I prefer to have shelves built into the wall, but space is limited. A deep prefab closet might work if large enough. Another option is have something custom built according to design.

My wife is taking up canning again, other forms of preserving food include, freezing, drying dehydration, smoking, picketing, fermentation, salt and sugar curing,

Nothing wrong with stashing some behind a chair or on top of a dresser.

 

[Packerjohn]

Sounds like "hoarding" is becoming some sort of hobby or passion with some folks. See the folks down below. They are ready for the last days on this planet. They know we are doomed and there is no help?