Yes, file cabinet(s) are the answer…and there are some that look like real furniture so you could use them in place of end tables, as a sideboard in a dining area, or at the bottom of a closet.

I just bought a pair of Bankers Box (brand) plastic file boxes that can handle hanging files. I wanted something that I could stack in a corner of my cupboard and not take up additional space like a filing cabinet; I also need them readily available (i.e. not down in the basement storage locker), but might only need to get in to them 3 or 4 times a year. I'm really pleased with them.....they were $25 each here, which means they're probably $18 or so in the US.

Toronto Veterinarian,

Did your boxes look like these:

https://www.bankersbox.com/us/en/Products/Pages/product-details.aspx?prod=US-0086201&cat=cat=RECORDS-STORAGE&subcat=RS_PLASCTIC_STORAGE&subcat={2}&tercat={3}

tartanmeup,

I don't really care where I put these boxes. I just got to get rid of junk and get organized. Thanks for trying to help me.

Sorry for the late response. Have been having computer problems.

Susan,

I'm afraid I'm still leaning toward file boxes as opposed to file cabinets. But thanks, anyway.

I feel your pain…we are in the process of downsizing. I bought two big lateral files that fit nicely in a deeper-than-typical guest room closet. Good Luck!!

I don't really care where I put these boxes. I just got to get rid of junk and get organized.

I also feel your pain. Organizing my junk is a recurring quest. (Seems Marie Kondo can only take me so far. :)) Best of luck to you.

The Container Store sells metal stackable file crates for hanging files. The wheels are an optional additional item but the metal might scratch your floor without them. These crates aren’t inexpensive though.