is getting a lot of mileage from repurposed pre-painted fantasy figs.
Thought I'd share some thoughts on how to put a project, or part of a project, into temporary storage.
What I find useful for this purpose are the storage containers designed for holding meals – though I don't plan to put them in the microwave! 
Above are shown two types. I don't recall where I picked up the black containers. The red containers are readily available at Dollar Tree, always the same but the branding varies, sometimes generic, formerly Betty Crocker, and currently McCormick. Used to be in a pack of three for $1 USD, but currently three for $1.25 USD (don't you hate inflation?).
These are pretty basic containers, 6" x 6" x 2", lid snaps into place, light duty. You can write on them with permanent marker if so inclined. If your projects are larger, then find something in a larger size. (Personally, I like to break my projects down into manageable chunks.)
How many do you need? I have eight now, and all are in use, so I'll probably pick up another set. It just depends on your workbench. Sticking with the same type of containers will hopefully make your life easier, but check to see if the containers are designed to stack. (These red ones can stack, but aren't really designed for it, they can slop around.)
So why would you put a project in storage? Let's see what I've got in storage. Above, a ship model has been stored, waiting for a suitable wooden base to arrive.
Here's a combat car that's in storage, along with identifying packaging material, waiting to be FlexSteeled on the bottom and labeled. Then it will go for photography and a future article.
Here, I've put separate weapons and shields into storage while the pro-painted figures are being based.
This is a sailing ship project, and I'm focusing on the deck pieces right now, so everything else is in storage until I want to get to them.
Now, I know some of you are shrinking from spending money on storage containers… so here's a free one!
Just collect the useful containers your food comes in, and you can have free storage containers that are just as good as the ones you would buy in the stores.