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  1. 07-27-2009, 01:34 PM #1
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    Default Metal storage containers?

    Do they make metal storage containers similar in size and purpose to rubbermaid totes? Air tight lids, stackable? Rodents can chew through plastic, I would feel better if I had metal storage for my flour and such.
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    You can buy metal garbage cans. I have seen them in several sizes
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    container store makes glass ones.
    I love them for leftovers etc.
    They are WAY more sturdy and eco-friendly than those plastic ones!
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    Quote Originally Posted by monkeywrangler71 View Post
    Do they make metal storage containers similar in size and purpose to rubbermaid totes? Air tight lids, stackable? Rodents can chew through plastic, I would feel better if I had metal storage for my flour and such.
    How big of one would you need? Would the tins that the thrift stores sell be big enough? (cookie/candy tins) They also would have the metal lid. The glass containers that I have seen have plastic lids and that wouldn't be great.
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    If you're looking for long-term large storage I would go with the metal garbage cans, DBF stored a bunch of clothes in one out in the barn and we've never had problems!

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    these may be what you are looking for

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70105975
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    Quote Originally Posted by geckoace View Post
    these may be what you are looking for

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70105975
    That's exactly what I was picturing in my head - except in my head they cost a lot less I will have to collect them slowly. I got a great deal on some big plastic bins with snap locking tops for my fabric, but I really want to migrate all the food to glass and metal.

    The metal garbage cans are a great idea as well, although I haven't managed to find any yet. If I can find something midsized and fairly attractive, I can put it in a corner of the kitchen for the flour, rather than having to keep it downstairs.
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