Hello AT,

I am a creative writer (and poet), as well as an hoarder with too many years of papers and such to file away. I need a filing cabinet, any recommendations? Thank you.

Sincerely,
Grace

Filing cabinets are an awful necessity, and it is hard to make them fit into any room, even an office. We have four tips:

• If you buy a metal file, try to get a wide lateral one instead of the boxy two drawer kind, as the lateral ones are a better shape for tying into a room and will mean you don't have to buy another too soon.
  
• When buying metal files, don't go too cheap. Although they are expensive, you want one that will work nicely. Look at Bisley at The Container Store or HON here.
  
• Crate & Barrel makes very nice wood files
  
• Ikea makes an awesome rolling file for pennies