Save Space by Dumping the CD Jewel Cases
May 12, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Home & Living
I’m moving soon (in theory; I’m actually supposed to be looking at a place today) and have been thinking of dumping my CD cases. I don’t have too many CDs (I’m a vinyl girl) but I do have enough to make a mess of the shelf where I keep them.
To save space and save having to box pack them, I’ve decided to get a folder, put all the liners and CDs in said folder, and recycle the cases. I already do this with my computer work discs. For years I haven’t kept cases in my office, and it really does save space.
While looking around for a folder online, I found a really cool option for disc storage that I haven’t seen before:
Ideastream CD Cabinet: I love how this looks, although it’s heavier than a folder probably. This would fit nicely on a shelf and holds 165 CDs in Vaultz CD Folders, 60 CDs in slim cases or 30 CDs in full-size jewel cases. Of course, if you’re ditching the cases, your case would hold that full 165 x two.
There’s another case like this but it’s a double large, and has four drawers, each holding 165 CDs. Actually, this would be a good idea if you’re looking to simplify your DVD storage too. I can’t decide if I want to get rid of DVD cases or not; but really, they take up a lot of space. I may just try it.
If you’re looking to get organized and get rid of CD and DVD cases you may be wondering what to do with the cases. If you can recycle them? I’ll be back later to give you some ideas about how to manage the empty cases.
I don’t know what kind of options you have, but what I did was rip all my CD’s to my computer, then boxed up all of the CD’s in their cases put them in the basement storage closet. Even if you ditch the cases, it’s something to consider.