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5 Great Tools for Packrats and Clutterbugs

Source: ReadWriteWeb

Nov 02, 2009

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While the rest of the world is digitizing and consolidating their belongings, some of us just can't stop being the pack rats that we are. While the Kindle offers a good daytime reading experience, it's tough to justify taking it into the bath or falling asleep with it nestled against your cheek. My home is filled with books I no longer need but love to lend out. Whether your home is filled with books, camping gear, vinyls or video games, if you're a collector below are some tools to help you manage your stuff:

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1. 5ftShelf: According to the site's intro Harvard University's president once claimed that a liberal education could be achieved by reading a collection of books that would totaling no more than 5ft in width." In addition to your list of quintessential books, 5ft Shelf offers collectors a chance to showcase their favorite albums and movies. While the Ultimate Shelf (popular section) largely consists of classic works, a few contemporary works including the Twilight novel are also listed.