Home Organizing

We all have stuff that needs to be sorted and put away so we can find it again. Some live in what seems like a constant state of order while others struggle with the clutter that has infiltrated...

Lot of people hang on to things because they never get around to disposing of them. Over time they even forget what they still have. Several years of this behavior will quickly result in a...

Last month I bought a new bed so I listed my old one from Crate and Barrel on Craigslist. That was the start of a process that netted me over $1600 in only three weeks. I found six dining room...

Organizing is a learned skill, not something that a lucky few were born with. Like anything new you are learning it will not happen in a day -- it’s is an ongoing process. Realize that we all...

Try to imaging living just one day without using anything made of plastic. Plastic is a miraculous material. Without it, we would have no tupperware, computer keyboards nor disposable syringes. ...

you always give yourself enough time to get somewhere,but still wind up rushing and barely make it on time?

Have you ever dreaded walking into your office in the morning because you know you the disorder that awaits you? You might spend the first hour just getting back up to speed before getting down to...

Is the bottom of your closet a jumble of shoes? Shoes that are organized and stored properly will not only make selecting a pair to wear easier but will extend their life. There won’t be anymore...

Organizing is the number two New Year’s resolution after loosing weight. Both goals are a downsizing of sorts. That is probably why the National Association of Professional Organizers designated...

Packing can be frustrating and difficult. With these simple tips you can pack everything like a professional. Arrive anywhere knowing that your belongings are not damaged! Unpacking will even be...

If you are like many people, you have photos sitting in boxes where nobody ever looks at them. Not only are your memories hidden but the photos are also at risk of loss to natural elements like...

This article is a follow up to my other storage related article entitled" How to Easily Hang Peg Board and Increase Your Storage Space." This article will show you the steps for making a...

Do you find that there is no space left in your cabinets, closets or garage? It may be time for you to declutter your home, and its easier than you think!

Life is so hectic these days that sometimes it feels like there are just not enough hours in the day to do all of the things that need to get done. Is your New Year's resolution to simplify your...

We all have a place in our house where important, yet not urgent, mail and other papers pile up. Some might include children's sports and activity schedules, community events, coupons for your...

If people joke that your desktop is an archaeological dig, then you are ready to honor "Clean Off Your Desk Day" on January 12th. But you do not have to wait until then to enjoy a new...

If your closet is more adventure than a brief search, it's a good time to focus on reforms.
 Here is a plan for success:

One grocery trip and you have dozens of plastic bags.You might want to throw some but there are many ways in which we can reuse them.We can be environmentally responsible and efficient at the same...

The holidays are supposed to be a time for family and celebration, but they often instead bring stress and anxiety. Remember it's the time and experiences you share with family and friends that...

Tools are an essential part of most home maintenance and improvement projects. With that being said, the more easily we can find our tools, then the more likely we are to use them. In this article...

If your house is prone to clutter, think about making a New Year’s resolution by keeping your house clutter free in the upcoming 2010 year. If you succeed, you can carry the resolution beyond the...

We all have those things we need to do but don't really want to - work out, do homework, run errands, what have you. These are the methods that work for me when I need a boost in my motivation.

Do you like saving money? To you want to use fewer resources? There are times when going green can mean saving green with little or no investment.

I think we all know how hard it is to keep up on going through the stacks, and stacks of mail that seems to pile up all of the time. You can't avoid it. You have to go through it at some point...

Does the idea of a yard sale conjure up images of strangers digging through and haggling over your junk, I mean treasures? Does it bring up fears and anxiety around the thought of "letting go...

Recycling plastic milk jugs is one of the the easiest ways to reuse the items many of us consume on a daily or weekly basis. Not only can you save money on storage containers, plant stakes or...

How many times do you realize that the item on your shopping list is at the other end of the store and you were just in that area? Below are some tips to save you some time on grocery shopping.

There seems to be more things to do ten there are hours in the day. With our lives being so hectic, we need a structured schedule. If we can get our schedules structured it can help us get...

If you are looking for a way for you and your family to become organized, a dry erase calendar is a simple and very cost effective tool! Read on to make the most of your dry erase calendar.

Mold can be cleaned naturally without the use of harsh chemicals. No matter what the season, mold always finds its way into the most inconvenient places, beneath sink, inside walls, in shoes, and...

Green clean recipes are the entire rave! Not only do you save money, which is essential in this day and age, but you also keep your environment clear of harmful chemicals that can cause health...

Stacking storage bins are essential for helping you get and stay organized. Whether you are organizing small items like nails or screws, or larger items like recyclables, these bins are invaluable!

Clutter!! It subtly drains our energy and vitality as it fills the space around us and easily becomes an overwhelming monster of a mess. Clutter wastes our time and energy and keeps us from living...

If you have children that attend a preschool, or even younger elementary aged kids, you know how much "stuff" you get in the book bag each night. I have some simple rules to decide what...

Space saver bags can be a real help when it comes to organizing. There's just one problem, it's hard to get them evenly flattened. You've spent the money and the time to do it right, but your...

Organization is hard for some people, but it is very important. If you have problems you may need to find something. If you can not find it you could have difficulties. If you have made the...

Every year we have a neighborhood garage sale. This has been a legendary event for about twenty years. Sometimes anywhere from 15 to 30 neighbors participate, this amount varies each year. At...

With grocery shopping almost everyday,we collect lots of plastic bags.We shove them either under the sink or in a cabinet where they take a lot of space.It's difficult pulling out bags when you...

Kitchen is an important part of the house.Breakfast,dinner,tea times and snacking and then cleaning all take up a major part of your day.While meal preparation and cleaning cannot be done away...

With a busy schedule you have to be organized. If you are not, you tend to forget things. Sometimes those things are very important. Your to-do list should be something that can help you, and...

Effective decluttering is more than just getting rid of excess stuff. Decluttering your home is just the first step. After the clutter has been eliminated, you need to develop clutter-defeating...

A place for everything and everything in its place will guarantee a tidy space. However, it does not guarantee work efficiency. By taking stock of what you store in the kitchen and analyzing your...

There can be obstacles with a small apartment. Sometimes they just do not feel welcoming, or like home. We have to do things that will make us feel comfortable where we live. These are a few...

Has your home been taken over by clutter? Has your kitchen counter been conquered by unopened mail? Clutter has draining negative affects on your psyche. Have you told yourself you were...

Garage sales are a great way to get rid of old stuff lying around your house. Garage sales can also be a good way to make money to put aside in a savings account or for a family vacation. One of...

Admit it. You’ve been there: you walk into a living room and wonder where all the stuff came from. Follow these few simple steps and you’ll soon de-clutter your home so you have room for what’s...

Most of today's bathrooms are small. Bathrooms seem to have gotten much smaller over the years. Most bathrooms are used for the main purpose, but there is not much storage space available. There...

Many plastic shower curtains on tub/shower combos that are used regularly don't last more than about six months. Typically, the holes at the top of the curtain for the shower curtain rings will...

Having a well-organized home takes some careful planning. The key to having a well-organized home is designating a place for everything in the home, especially items that may be in abundance in...

Working on a ladder presents a challenge in the best of circumstances. Whether you are painting or changing a light bulb, an Extra Set of Hands would always come in Handy. Also, do you find...