This is what I've done, I've set up two e-mail accounts. Both connected with the same password and user name. Anything I get in Outlook is clicked out and sent to my Windows Live Mail account. There is more storage in Windows Live Mail. Windows has been trying to break the connector between both accounts, but there has been too much public outcry against it. (For the time being) I personally like to write letters in Outlook more. I found this free download, if it helps any....
Outlook Attachment and Picture Extractor -- Save Outlook and Outlook Express Attachments