Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad (Post 2423572)

THIS has been front-of-mind all along. I really cut back on useless belongings, before the move. I'm resolved to being very efficient with my garage storage....Rolling wire shelving units from Uline...standardizing on them and the totes I use (no corrugated in garage). Will be looking at closet upgrades to best utilize vertical space.

Going from a four-bed, three bath, with a full basement and expansive mechanical/storage room...to here...took planning and commitment to efficiency.

And, being a singleton in a 2/3 with a 2-car/golf cart garage does NOT hurt.

Being a cookbook and kitchen gadget hoarder....that hurts.

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2423587)

I love cookbooks too and own every kitchen gadget you can imagine. I now have my recipes stored on CopyMeThat. It is a great app for those who love to cook. I was able to throw away most of my cookbooks after loading my favorite recipes onto the site. I have over 3000 recipes stored. Hubby jokes that I will not live long enough to try them all.

Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad (Post 2423196)

Hello!

I'm moving in next week and my thoughts have turned to the storing of pantry items.

Up north, I thought nothing of storing my flour in the original bag, in the pantry....pasta, cornmeal, dried dog food....same.

I'm led to believe that I must re-think my strategy, here.

I am lucky to have purchased a place that has a large upright freezer in the garage.

Would it be wise to store flour, etc, there?

Or is it sufficient to find and use good quality airtight containers, and leave that sort of thing in the pantry?

Any thoughts on this....or any other kitchen-related Florida issues that might blindside a new arrival....will be deeply appreciated.

Thanks, in advance

Originally Posted by EatthMama (Post 2423606)

Retired dietitian here. Good you are thinking ahead!
Definitely get airtight containers for flour, sugar, and anything that can get clumpy or mothy. Any unopened flours go in the fridge or freezer.
Also, just fyi - be sure to leave your clothes washing machine door open after doing a load. The humidity will destroy it if it’s not aired out.
And finally, be sure to get a whole house water filtration system. The water will destroy your appliances if you don’t.
Welcome and best of luck!

Originally Posted by EatthMama (Post 2423606)

Retired dietitian here. Good you are thinking ahead!
Definitely get airtight containers for flour, sugar, and anything that can get clumpy or mothy. Any unopened flours go in the fridge or freezer.
Also, just fyi - be sure to leave your clothes washing machine door open after doing a load. The humidity will destroy it if it’s not aired out.
And finally, be sure to get a whole house water filtration system. The water will destroy your appliances if you don’t.
Welcome and best of luck!

Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 2423564)

When we moved in we expected a lot of Florida bugs but that was not the case, with the exception of ghost ants we had no bugs, occasional mud wasps on the stucco but nothing inside. What I also noted immediately was there were no common flies flying around, we were worried about the dreaded Florida cock roaches, never saw one or any evidence of one. As far as flower, sugar, etc., we always kept those items in sealed containers no matter where we lived and continue to do so. Give having an outside laundry more thought like when it's in the mid 90's and humid outside, not fun.

Originally Posted by msilagy (Post 2423527)

Overthinking can cause anguish over small stuff. No different than up north

Originally Posted by Dotneko (Post 2423214)

I use my garage fridge for storage of pasta, crackers, flour. We had flour bugs in my pantry and I freaked out. Now, nothing that isnt sealed goes into the fridge. Did they come in from the grocery store? Probably. I paid closer attention while grocery shopping and found bugs in a pasta box at Winn Dixie. At least they wont be multiplying in my house.