There's good news for people who share a common problem-the need for more space in the kitchen. Experts say that by making a few small changes, it's possible to make the most of your available space and reclaim your kitchen.

Here's how:

? Take inventory and get rid of anything you don't need or want anymore.

? Work one shelf or drawer at a time. Remove each item and decide to either keep it, donate it to charity or throw it away.

? Create separate stacks for each category and stick to the plan.

? Get control of your storage containers. A new container system is designed to free up almost 75 percent of the space your containers used to take up.

The containers, from Rubbermaid, can be flattened to only one inch high when empty. They feature unique pleated sidewalls that fold for convenient, space-saving storage in cabinets, refrigerators or freezers. The result is more storage space and a neater kitchen cabinet.

The new Collapsibles line is available in three different sizes-2.5 cups, 4 cups and 6 cups. In addition, they will be available in multicontainer boxed sets to make cabinet makeovers even easier.