my dad pays for the internet ...my sister's labtop is the only other one in the house and just my mom and dad use my computer....no way can they use my sister's and I don't mind my mom checking her email or my dad on here to go on ebay...should I get the 35 gallon or largest one? but how could I organize everything in one big box? u put stuff in then eventually everything is on top of each other or getting mixed up?

I think I made a mistake telling my mom I took a pile of stuff from my sister's room that she had stolen from me her reply was stay out of her room. I'm afraid she might tell her. less

That is rather hypocritical, little sis can invade your privacy and steal your stuff but you can't retrieve it, I might hurt someone if I were in that position. A security camera and a new lock seems like a start.

A 35 gallon tote will hold a lot of stuff but you might have to keep some things in bags to keep clothes separate from toys and whatnot. I think a really big tote would be a quick fix, but if you are going to be stuck there long term and this argument stretches or escalates it won't be enough. If you are big on "gestures" maybe you could replace a dresser with locked tubs to drive your point across. You can also look at garage fixtures a lot of the higher quality cabinets and things will lock, but they will be kinda pricey.

You seem to be headed for a big confrontation no matter what you do, you might want to figure out what you want to say when this all comes to a head. Accusations and recriminations however justified won't get results, and childish pranks are not going to help matters at all. Remember that you are an adult and especially in this situation you must act like it, so long as you act like a child your parents will treat you as such. Your sister is also an adult, you need to discuss her behavior with her not complain to your parents. As adults neither you nor your sister can be punished by your parents without your consent, they can't ground you, take your personal property from you or tell you to go to bed without dinner.

that is a really crappy living situation, is there any way you can get out? any friends you know well enough to be roommates with, or an aunt or grandmother who might be less nosy? less

I've told them a million times had millions of talks it never has gotten through. I don't touch anyone's stuff except my own. My dad is a nosy guy and has went through my belongings so I will just lock up what I don't want him to see or my sister to take...I think it may really be that simple..if my dad asks about the locked storage I could just say oh ya its just storage no one can steal from me anymore?

I wouldn't be surprised if they were so lazy when they saw the locks they may just give up...but who knows I will let you all know when I have my room totally cleaned and have recieved all locking storage OK?

Its going to be some time before I can afford it all maybe a month...but we'll see.. less

well that sux. I wish you the best.

Oh, I have a suggestion to make sure your panties don't get lost. You can get a sweater sized lingerie bag. I bought mine at Target to use for separating clothes that I don't want to go through the dryer. I can usually fit a couple of dresses or several shirts in one. less