i use zip lock bags, one bag inside another. the outer bag has full boxes of hooks, and the inner has boxes i have allready opened. each set of bags contains one style of hook, in what ever sizes i have. all of my matrials are stored in a similar manner. the bags go into ether a foot locker or a couple of sets of plastic drawers i got at walmart. used to use plastic storage bins, but find the drawers easier to find materials in.