1. A pack of adhesive index card pockets that'll allow you to switch out the labels on your storage bins as you switch out the contents inside. Promising review: "Loves these for labeling my garage, basement, and closet bins! They stick to everything! I’m buying more!" — Emily Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $7.

55 (available in a variety of sizes). 2. Or a pack of removable adhesive labels that are both water- and oil-resistant for quick and easy labeling.

If you need to remove the label for any reason, you'll find that they don't leave a sticky residue behind. Promising review: "I have lots of plastic storage boxes in the basement, well-organized, but I tended to forget what's where, so I decided to see if there's such a thing as removable labels. Sure enough, found them.

The labels are larger than I expected, but it's nice to be able to write on them in large letters. They're pretty easy to peel off — not as easy as a Post-It note, but the label does come back off in one piece. I smile every time I see my labeled boxes and know where everything is.

" — SG Get a pack of 150 from Amazon for $7.49 (available in three quantities). 3.

A pack of fine-point colorful Sharpies because once you get the label bug, the color coordination is the next wave to hit. This pack comes with 24 colors, including basic black, so when you're finally done reorganizing your chaotic basement, you can destress by doodling a fun picture. Promising reviews: "Love the variety of colors and they .