How about replacing all the blankets with an electric mattress pad on each bed?

I still like to be covered up with something. And when I'm on the couch curled up with a good book, I like to have something covering me. I did'nt realize what a pain finding a place for them would be!

This sounds like perfect candidates for storing between the mattress and box springs. Keep out one to use as a throw, and stash the rest!

Barbara

Yep - between the mattress and the box springs. That's what we have been doing for decades!

I store two in the linen closet and the rest goes in each family members room in their closet. We only need one each tho because I am in FL.

Do you have a suitcase (or 2)? Where do you keep it? What do you keep IN it? That's a place you could use.

Or, maybe you need to reevaluate the stuff you've got already. If keeping blankets is a priority, maybe some of the stuff already under the bed is really not such a priority to keep?

Does anyone know whether the Rubbermaid storage tubs seal well enough to overcome the damp basement?

We have successfully stored our down comforter and winter clothes in Rubbermaid containters in our damp NJ basement. There is always a danger of flood, though, so everything is up on concrete blocks. HTH.