This dreaded black hole of stuff doesn't have to be chaotic. Contrary to what you may believe, a junk drawer is not meant to be a catch-all for life’s throwaways. That would be your trash can. Still, ...

There might be nearly as many junk drawer philosophies as there are junk drawers. Is it a place for stuff without a home but which you might use occasionally, or even frequently? Or is it just a place ...