Ditch the Costco boxes. Use clear, stackable bins.

The most effective way to declutter a small pantry with Costco bulk buys is to decant everything into clear, stackable containers and immediately get rid of the original packaging.

Those giant boxes and multipack bags are designed for warehouse shelves, not a tight cabinet. They’re awkwardly shaped, impossible to stack neatly, and you can’t see what’s inside without digging. That’s how you end up with three half-used bags of rice and a forgotten box of crackers crushed behind the instant ramen.

So here’s the move: As soon as you get home, open everything. Pour snacks, pasta, rice, flour, whatever into clear, uniform bins or jars that fit your shelves. Use ones that stack well—square or rectangular, not round. Throw the cardboard away. Label the containers with a Sharpie or a label