Shelving

These modular units are available from Target.  I've used approximately 10 units for my studio.  You can see them in use below.  Allows light and air to circulate (the moths hate that) and they are just the right size.

They are $19.99 but I often find them on sale for $14.99.

Sweeper

Imagine a sweeper that is extremely lightweight, cordless and you don't have to crawl around on your hands and knees to use it.  This sweeper is awesome.  I use it downstairs as much as I use it in the studio.  It picks up pennies, dog food, safety pins, Samson's dog hair and wool snippits.  The battery charge lasts for a long time so if I forget to plug it in it still works for several days.

Kitchen Kettle

When I dyed, I reserved a burner to keep boiling water on hand.  With this $10 item from Wal-Mart, I can dye more batches at once and the boiling water is available much sooner.  I also take the pot to rug camps to boil hot water for tea in my room.