DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE Your Food Storage | Prepper Pantry Tour & Hacks
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- I'm sharing some hacks today to get my food storage room more organized. They have come from YOUR comments! I hope you enjoy the video.
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Be careful with bungee cords especially at eye level. They could cause serious injury. My husband suggested using 1x3 or 1x4 4 foot long wood slats to create a lip to keep jars on the shelves. I have keep ALL of my jars ( several hundred) in the original boxes on the shelves-full ones and empty ones. Flats from Sam’s or Costco would also work. I’ve heard that you should put a layer of thin wood between jars if double stacking. I’m 68 and have been canning for 40 years. I’m going to try making that grape juice. What steamer would you recommend? We have a ton of muscadines each fall.
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The problem with putting the jars in the boxes that they came in, is that cardboard can attract pests by providing them a home to hide in and in some cases they actually feed on the cardboard. For that reason I never store anything cardboard in my pantry. If I need to double stack jars I will use thin pieces of Luan (a thing type of wood) to place between the first and second layers of jars. If you choose to leave your rings on they should be taken off after your jars have cooled so that the jars and especially the threads can be washed as well as the rings. Once dry you can put them back on the jar - loosely . That way the ring can support and distribute the weight of the jars above, but won't form a "false seal" if a lid should come loose. Stacking the regular mouth pint on top of the wide mouth puts all the wieght directly on the lid rather than the ring. The "milk jug" type of container that has water in it is not meant for long-term storage, that type of plastice will eventually leak. The pasta will keep longer if kept in a dark airtight container (you can still leave them in their original package if you'd like to). We realized that if our shelves weren't attached to the wall then bungees or any other restraints wouldn't save our har work in an earthquake. We feel much better now that they are bolted to the wall.
Thanks for the ideas! I do take the rings off my jars after canning and wash both the jar and the ring before putting the ring back on.
I see you have the rings on many of your jars. These are supposed to be removed after canning so that you can tell if the jar becomes unsealed. These are great ideas for safe-guarding your home canned goods. I actually keep my boxes and put the canned goods back in the boxes to keep them safe.
Thanks for the tip! I make sure to check the seal before putting the ring back on. I take them off after canning, wash the jar and ring and put the ring back on. I haven't ever had a problem with it!
@@reallifewithali good.
Be careful about leaving the rings on after canning as it can create a false seal, according to the National Center for Food Preservation.
Thanks. I do check every seal before storing.
I also heard the rings should be removed after jars are sealed.
Also don't stack jars directly on top of other jars without a layer of cardboard or something between them. It will cause the bottom jar to unseal.
@@Fl-Mamabear Thanks! I did do you for the peaches. 😊
Leaving the rings on can also create an environment for rusting.
Would you please consider doing an instructional about how you can your meat? I would really interested in that.
Thank you for your suggestion. I will definitely consider it.
Yes, please. I would love to can chicken but only if it tastes good. I have tried canned chicken and it just doesn’t taste right to me.
I’m new here and was watching your older videos and noticed you have lost weight. Do you think you can make a video about your journey? We have the same body frame and I would love to know how you got slim. You look so healthy and pretty.
Side note: I know your channel is about declutter organization but it’s nice to have variety sometimes 😍 have a great day ❤️
You’re sweet. Thanks! I have considered doing something like that. I’ll keep thinking about it!
Hi, I saw another person mention the use of milk crates to put your glass jars in for safety, may offer some protection if shelving shook etc. Worth a try.
Thanks for the suggestion!
You might be able to stick a wooden dowel rod to protect the cans. Bungee does not seem secure. And, I would imagine that it could weaken over time and become a slingshot, that’s just where my mind goes. Likelihood or not, I’d go with a non stretchy hard material like wood 1x2’s or something.
@@KR-os6nn thanks for the suggestion!
I thought it wasn’t safe to double stack canning jars?
@@Pammers-u4l It probably isn’t the best idea, but I do it. 🤷🏻♀️
I will be interested to see if you keep the jars in the boxes. I tried doing that and I didn't like it! I hope it works for you. My food storage is always in a state of reorganization! I think I want it one way and then it doesn't work! Have a great day!
Yeah I’m not sure I’m going to like it! But I’m giving it a shot.
That pantry is a dream :) thanks for the inspiration. Iv been wandering what to buy for long term storage.
Thanks! There is A LOT more I could be buying, but you definitely want to buy stuff your family will eat!
I hope your rings are loose. Hopefully you don't get a ton of false seals on your home canned goods.❤️
Thanks. I always check them before eating. 😊
I place a whole bag of flour in a 5 gallon bucket in it's orginal packaging(flour bag is not air tight). I place a 3000cc oxygen absorber in the bucket, cover it then use my vaccum sealer to seal the bucket. Yes, you can actually do that! Check RUclips for tutorial) I also put a bay leaf inside the bucket to deter bugs. I use food grade buckets that I can buy used for $3 cdn with the lids. I just bought 25 buckets for $75 cdn.
Thanks for the tips!
You are very welcome. Cheers!
That is NOT an expiration date ..its a BEST BUY date
I thought that’s what I said. If not, I apologize.
It's great to go back to tweek a decluttered and organised area.
It always needs tweaking, right?!
Your pantry looks great! I use to have a large basement shelving but I didn't do prepping then. Wish I had it nowadays. I was thinking maybe nailing a 1x4" and placing on it on rim of shelves to keep them from crashing.
Good idea! Thanks! ❤️
The pantry looks great. Your shelves are metal so keeping the goods secure is easy. Some suggestions: 1. Buy wire baskets to put jars in. Then put the bungee cords around each shelf. The wire baskets would be a bit of an investment, but would be the safest and most long-lasting. Use only for the jars. 2. Buy a sheet of wire cloth (hard to describe-please Google it). It can be cut to size. Have wire cloth welded just on the sides and use the bungee cords on the front. 3. Buy thin metal flat bars of a 1" to 2"-they can be cut to the needed length. Have two welded on each side of the shelf. Again, use bungee cords on the front.
Great ideas! Thanks!
Please make a video on how and what to put in an emergency back pack for family. That sounds very intriguing thanks!😊
Thanks for the idea! I’ll keep that in mind.
If the bungee cords are too loose, just make a knot or two in each bungee cord, and that'll shorten it. Or tying rope around the shelves could work, too.
I benefit from hearing your thought process as you go. That's helpful.
You are a big time canner. Impressive. I've never canned a thing.
Thanks! I appreciate your feedback.
Good pasta sauce like Rao's is very expensive so you must save a ton of money by growing tomatoes and making your own sauce. Everything is so nicely organized too!
Yeah I think so! Thank you. ❤️
I would line each shelf with that grippy shelf liner that comes in a roll and then things would stay where you put them and flat tension curtain rods would work for the shelves instead of bungee cords. Beautiful pantry and you’re my absolute favorite channel! Greetings from Oregon, brrrr!
Ooh, shelf liner! Genius!! Interesting thought about the tension rods. I like that idea too! Thank you for the sweet comment. ❤️ I bet it’s cold in Oregon! It’s not super cold here, but I spent the last hour shoveling only to have more snow coming down. 🤦🏻♀️
I don’t recommend using boxes. I used them and it made it easier for mice to get on my jars & cans.
Field mice come in and both my cats & I have been busy getting rid of them.
Thanks for the recommendation. Luckily, we haven’t ever had mice in our house! Let’s hope it stays that way!
We got those cereal things too and hardly use them. I should just get rid of them or use them for something else!
Haha. Yup! I can’t keep up on decanting cereal. We go through too much and always have different kinds! And those containers take up too much space.
You have things well organized.
Thank you. ❤️
I am always interested in how much food that people in the U S store. Is it due to weather or cost saving. Here in Australia I only buy food once every two weeks and cleaning products once a month.
I try to stock up on foods and supplies in case of an emergency where we don’t have access to a grocery store. It is also cost saving. I can buy things on sale in larger quantities to store. I just have to remember to keep rotating the food!
Hello, you asked if we store because of weather or cost saving. I would say both. We have some wicked weather here in all areas of the country. I am in the north (New York State). So, snow is an issue. Right now, our prices are going up weekly. Some of that is due to bad weather last year causing bad yields on food, some political, some greed. Probably a few more reasons also but the bottom line is, food costs, mechanical parts, medicines are getting very expensive, some cannot be found or there is a multiple week wait for them to come in. There is also an under lying fear of being attacked ie power grid, computers, virus etc. or just having buildings blown up the way they were on 911.
Personally, I feel an uneasiness that is increasing because of the thousands and thousands of illegals coming here that no one can vet. We now have a measles outbreak. We haven't had measles here in years. There is more but it gets depressing to talk about. Good luck to you. Put a few cans away every week....just in case.
Your videos are inspiring me to organize. I love them.
Thank you! ❤️
I'm taking a break from my organization and going back down to the basement to tackle that job. I can only handle doing that in small increments at a time. Watching You tube gives me a break and I learn ideas from how others do it. Right now we have a lot of empty jars and I was thinking about filling them with water too. Wondering if I need to can the water and boil it? I was also thinking about putting milk in the empty jars and freezing it that way. Has anybody done that?
I found this resource about storing water. It looks like as long as your jars are sterilized first, it isn’t a problem. I read another article that said to switch the water out every 6 months. It would last a lot longer if you use a water bath to can them. As for the milk, I read differing opinions. One said to never use glass jars to freeze milk and another said it’s okay if the jars are freezer safe and you leave plenty of room for expansion. I hope this helps!
Every time I have an empty spot in my canner I fill a jar with water and add that to the load (pints and quarts). It's the only time I use used lids (in good shape). If one doesn't seal, it didn't cost anything. The result is sterile water which comes in handy for wound washing and other hygiene uses, as well as it lasts longer than just storing water in unsealed jars, so it lasts quite awhile for drinking. Label and date just as you would canned food.
After all it takes no more room to store a full jar than an empty one.
@@oldwomanC6 That is so smart! Great idea. Thank you!
Could you please please please do a vid on meat canning? (Chicken & beef)
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Is the water canned or how do you prevent it from getting stale?
I will definitely try!
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That would be really great! ☺️❤️
..I've edited my first comment, but you were faster. 😅😅 My question was how you prevent the water in the jars from getting stale. Is it canned?
@@FrogeniusW.G. I didn’t can it. You can and it will be sterilized. I did read that our tap water has gone through plenty of filtering and should keep well in the jars. But we may end up just using it for washing. I’m not sure!
Wow! Your prep-pantry is awesome. How large is your family? I've never canned and would never try it, knowing me. 😊
There are 6 of us! Canning is kind of a hobby for me. I do enjoy it. I really like canning things I grow in my garden.