End your cabinet frustration here and now.

But dont worrywe asked the pros for their insights, and their answers might surprise you.

Here are six common reasons your kitchen cabinets always feel cluttered.

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She advises taking a scaled-back approach.

Remember, food doesnt last forever, even shelf-stable food like pasta and canned goods.

And if it expires, you cant eat it, which wastes money instead of saving it.

So, its crucial to think about how the space is used.

Another tip she shares is to store frequently used food items in clear, airtight containers.

attempt to think of this on a micro level.

Take a look at your shelves while your pasta water is boiling instead of scrolling on your phone.

Make note of food thats going to expire soon or use those few minutes for a quick tidy-up session.

“An item’s proximity to the heart of your kitchen should correspond to how often you use it.

“Thats prime real estate which can easily be freed up to improve ease of use and flow.

So, why do you still have it?

Its just taking up unnecessary space on your shelf.

This also applies to having way too many multiples that are just causing clutter.