North Dakotans, It’s Time to Clean Out That Junk Drawer

No kitchen in North Dakota is complete without a junk drawer overflowing with, well, junk. Whether you're in Williston, Fargo, or anywhere in between, we all have that one drawer where random odds and ends seem to pile up endlessly. The problem? We put more into it than we ever take out, and before long, it’s impossible to close.

Now’s the time to declutter! DIY expert Anika Gandhi suggests clearing out your junk drawer once a month, and she’s compiled a list of seven things you can toss right now because, let’s be honest—you don’t need them!

7 Things to Toss from Your Junk Drawer:

  1. Takeout Utensils
    Do you really need 50 extra plastic forks from your last visit to the drive-thru?
  2. Expired Coupons
    Those deals expired months ago—time to let them go.
  3. Loose Batteries
    Batteries that may or may not work are just taking up space.
  4. Old Pens
    No caps, dried up, and probably useless. Time to toss ’em.
  5. Condiment Packets
    If your drawer looks like a ketchup packet explosion, it’s time to clean it out.
  6. Takeout Napkins and Straws
    You don’t need a lifetime supply of fast-food napkins!
  7. Random Office Supplies
    How many paperclips and rubber bands do you really need?
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A quick declutter can help you find the things you actually need—and maybe even close that drawer again! Time to tackle the mess, North Dakota style!

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