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How can I store house plans?

I have a lot a house plans and need a way to store them for easy access. I had rather not keep them rolled up. I was hoping for a way to organize and store out of sight, maybe in some sort of furniture. I have looked at office depot and they have a hanger system and a cart that separates them into square cubicles. I really do not like either, I was hoping for something that looks more like furniture.

Public Comments

1. Flat files are what you are looking for. These are multiple drawers that are wide and deep into cabinet buy shallow. You can buy modern, traditional, metal, wood, full stack, or short. Most serious office supplies carry these at least through their catalog.
2. "ksuetx" is right. Flat file cabinets are made specifically for storing blueprints, art prints, and other large flat paper items that you do not wish to roll, fold, or hang. They are indeed available through many office supply businesses, but they can be very expensive. Even "cheap" ones cost a fair amount of money. If you are in the building business, it might make sense to make the investment in a flat file cabinet. It you don't have lots of plans to store, you can store them in a garmet box that fits under a bed. These storage boxes are available in many widths and lengths and are not very high. They are ideal for storing blueprints and other large paper items. Best of all, they are extremely cheap. You can sometimes find them at the big box home improvement retailers as well as places like WalMart. Office supply stores also sometimes carry them. Good luck with your storage solutions.