Start by following these steps:
Dump the drawer - Rather then pulling out items, one at a time, dump it all on the counter top (on a old towel to contain the mess) to easily access the items.
Make the piles - One to toss, one to keep, one to reassign. Did you find misplaced tools in your drawer? Place in in the garage with the other tools. If your unsure to keep an item or not, toss in a nearby basket. After a month, if no one has used it, it's time to toss it.
Assess what stays - Once you determine your handy drawer's (it's new name) contents, arrange the items of like uses. E.g,: tacks, staples, and nails; rubber bands an twist ties; flashlights and batteries. Then measure the width. length, and depth of the drawer to determine the size of the organizer.
Find a system - OXO.com offers durable and snap together customization that makes it my top pick for drawer organization. Container Store also offers lots of options. Even Walmart has some pieces that might work for your drawer.
Reload the Drawer - With a clean, organized handy drawer, you will spend less time searching for (and sometimes repurchasing) everyday items we need to keep our household running smoothly.
I hope this helps you want to tame the junk drawer! Please feel free to answer questions. :)
