The New Rules of Pantry Organization

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We asked the experts how to organize a pantry for everyday cooking and extended use. They walked us through the pantry organization process step-by-step.

Start by taking stock of what you have stashed, then follow these tips to sort, decant, and stack your way to a tidier pantry. Finding snacks, dinner supplies, and baking essentials just got easier.

Do a Big Clean-out

We don’t usually think of “decluttering” food, but professional organizer Shira Gill says this is a key step in tidying the pantry, especially when you want to make sure it’s stocked with essentials.