# Junk drawers **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 1, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546 "2025-10-01T00:35:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Eric1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3bc359/32.png) [@Eric1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eric1)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/21 "2025-10-01T13:13:32Z")
Fly swatter AA batteries Home charger cable for cell phone ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/22 "2025-10-01T13:48:49Z")
Top front three items: a small vicegrips, a roll of electrical tape, a pack of stick on labels (in there mostly for use on freezer containers; this junk drawer’s in the kitchen.) There’s a lot more stuff in there. ---
**Author:** ![DaveRaver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/daveraver/32/1078_2.png) [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/23 "2025-10-01T14:04:06Z")
1. Unopened Pez dispenser (Christmas/Nutcracker) 2. Stick of glass with stars floating inside 3. 19th century NYC public school doorknob ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/24 "2025-10-01T14:04:26Z")
Huh. So pants where (basically) a pair of tall gaiters. Huh. And scissors, a device combined of two cutting instruments. Cool, thanks. Makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/25 "2025-10-01T20:45:57Z")
Butane lighter fluid Misc. rubber bands Extraneous twist ties ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/26 "2025-10-11T21:56:55Z")
A Stanley 25’ tape measure A partial box of Raid fly strips A pink cat collar ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/27 "2025-10-12T00:09:03Z")
I heard this song at a convention: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/4heKcih_bF0/hqdefault.jpg "Michael Longcor The Kitchen Junk Drawer") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4heKcih_bF0) ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/28 "2025-10-12T00:30:10Z")
Which junk drawer? The one where I keep my assorted electronic cords that I have no idea if I’ll ever need again? The one where I stash extra tote bags? The huge plastic drawer in my bedroom that I haven’t opened in years and have no idea what’s inside? The one with assorted office supplies? The one where I keep batteries? There are times I think that my whole house is just one big junk drawer. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/29 "2025-10-12T00:41:53Z")
I feel ya. My thoughts exactly. I opened the junk drawer on my vanity. 3 items: An old round hairbrush, it gets tangled up in my hair. So I never use it. A tub of some kinda cream. I’m sure it needs to be tossed. A partial box of finger lancets. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/30 "2025-10-12T08:49:07Z")
nevermind ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/31 "2025-10-12T12:59:06Z")
No clue what a junk drawer would entail. I have a place for everything. If its junk, its thrown out. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/32 "2025-10-12T13:30:39Z")
> [@LurkMeister](#): > > The huge plastic drawer in my bedroom that I haven’t opened in years and have no idea what’s inside? Yes that one. My wag, treasured plushie, an old diary, handcuffs?😉 Scissors Fat tipped sharpie Magnify glass Old address books greeting cards scrap paper ribbons paper clips business cards phone case water bed parts ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/33 "2025-10-12T14:57:26Z")
> [@LurkMeister](#): > > The huge plastic drawer in my bedroom that I haven’t opened in years and have no idea what’s inside? That’s the headquarters of the Alien Invasion. (They’re smaller than you expected.) ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/34 "2025-10-12T20:00:16Z")
Red hank of yarn. Push pins. Sharpie. (Oops sounds like my spy, stalking, conspiracy theory predilection has surfaced 😄 ) ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/35 "2025-10-12T20:08:02Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > No clue what a junk drawer would entail. I have a place for everything. So do I. And for all of the odds and ends that I don’t have enough of to have a dedicated place for, that place for them is the junk drawer. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/36 "2025-10-12T20:26:17Z")
I bought a library card catalog bank at an auction once. Refinished it. Built it some legs. It has 24 little but very long drawers. I removed all the hardware inside the drawers. Put bottoms on. Every drawer is full of surprises. The grandkids love it, so much. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/37 "2025-10-15T16:41:47Z")
I envy you that card catalog bank. Not that I have room for it, but I feel such envy. Items: Packets of condiments from fast food (in a baggie) Too many packages of different band-aids. Matches. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/38 "2025-10-20T14:07:22Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > So do I. And for all of the odds and ends that I don’t have enough of to have a dedicated place for, that place for them is the junk drawer. Exactly. I can tell you that my 3/8" sockets are in the second drawer of my tool box. Screwdrivers are in the 5th drawer. My 5 hammers are on a peg board. But for the odd paper clip or if you need a flash light real quick in the kitchen - Junk drawer (Or you can go to the garage. That flash light is in my tool bag. There is another downstairs in my office). God it’s nice to finally be organized. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546/39 "2025-10-20T14:08:15Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I bought a library card catalog bank at an auction once. Refinished it. Built it some legs. > > It has 24 little but very long drawers. I removed all the hardware inside the drawers. Put bottoms on. > > Every drawer is full of surprises. The grandkids love it, so much. Absolutely love it Beck. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junk-drawers/1023546.md?page=1)