Home Organizing

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...

Cardboard boxes are, perhaps, one of man's most useful inventions. Recycling and reusing cardboard boxes keeps them out of landfills, allowing them to continue being useful. Removing waste from a...

A duvet is a fluffy comforter that is traditionally filled with down feathers. Duvets provide a lot of insulation, and are commonly used for bedding during the winter. Because duvets are so warm,...

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...

Mason jars are traditionally used for most home canning of food. A mason jar can keep the contents fresh for several weeks to a year, depending on the contents and location it is stored. The shelf...

Mylar is a type of polyester film made by DuPont and is often used to make storage bags because it is impermeable to air. This protects the contents of the Mylar bag much longer than traditional...

Ziplock bags are useful for short-term storage due to the ease of opening and closing the bags. The seal on these bags is not strong enough for long-term food storage. A vacuum sealer is needed...

If you love spending time at the shore, relaxing in the sand and playing in the waves, you may agree that the downside of a day at the beach is dragging out all of the pails, shovels, beach...

We’ve all misplaced our keys and struggled to find important papers at tax preparation time. There are few things more frustrating than not being able to find something you need. Some of us are...

Maintaining a clean and orderly house requires organization and keeping a germ-free zone. Disinfecting your bathroom and kitchen, the two biggest germ magnets, can dramatically reduce sickness in...

Most of us know what it's like not to have enough space in a small bathroom. If you share a bathroom with family or a roommate, you know what it's like not to have enough space in the bathroom. A...

Plastic baggies with locking, resealable zippers are manufactured and distributed by many companies. One of the most recognizable brand names that markets zippered plastic bags is Ziploc.

Do you need a way to store sheets a little neater? This is perfect! You like your walk-in closet to be organized so why not the linen closet too? These will store neatly on the shelf of your...

The time has come for the move and you only have 1 week to gather your stuff and relocate it. Unfortunately, this means that carefully labeling boxes will not work. The next best thing is to use...

Plastic is overflowing landfills. Plastic bags, which often escape the trash truck or bin and fly around and catch on trees and fences, causing an unsightly mess, can be reused in new and crafty...

It's easy for the number of stuffed animals your child owns to grow over the years and overtake a bedroom or playroom. Because so many stuffed animals come with memories of holidays and loved...

Space Bags are the As Seen On TV storage solution that requires a vacuum hose to suck the air from a bag and compress the contents to an easy-to-store size. The bags are airtight and watertight,...

Plastic shopping bags are troublemakers in a number of ways. They seem to find their way to every corner of the globe, sinking to the bottom of ponds and oceans, flying into the tops of trees....

This is a great way to recycle your cans and bottles while making it convenient, profitable and even fun. Once you follow these easy steps to install your recycling chute everyone in your home...

There is nothing worse than trying to read a newspaper that is wet from rain, which is why newspaper plastic bags are so useful. Once the newspaper has been delivered, however, there are numerous...

These quick and easy clutter control steps will guide you toward the big goal- an organized space! By implementing these steps as often as possible, the day-to-day chaos that you live with will...

Expecting your child home from overnight camp in the next few weeks? Dreading the amount of unpacking, laundry and putting away for next summer? Follow these quick and easy tips for making...

Being organized will save a lot of time. If you have a to go bag ready when you leave the house, everything will be inside that you need and no need to run around the house looking for things. ...

Why does the most important thing that you use daily tends to be the most ignored?

We use products packaged in steel cans every day. Every time you reach for a can of soup, a can of vegetables or a can of beef stew, you'll end up with a steel can that needs disposed of. Feed...

If your closet is cluttered with unused pillows and bulky sweaters, you can use Space Bags to streamline your storage. They are easy to use and can compress items to half their ordinary size or...

Is your linen closet crammed, packed and jammed with linens you barely use? Take advantage of some alternatives for storage like under the beds, on top shelves of closets, and on shelves in the...

Laundry bags can be used for things other than dirty laundry home. They can be used to organize, store and transport an endless list of items. This article will provide suggestions on expanding...

We are all guilty of some type of clutter at home or at the office. Cleaning up clutter not only helps organize your work space or living space, but it can help you to reach personal goals. Here...

Organizing your bedroom closet should be a twice a year job. Once in the fall/winter to bring out your spring/summer clothing and again in the spring/summer to bring out your fall/winter clothing....

I recently purchased a mesh laundry bag and started using it in the washing machine and dryer for the most basic things. Then I discovered a few more uses for this ingenious bag and now I have...

Vacuum sealer bags are a great way to store items like clothes, linens and pillows. Removing the air from soft, bulky items like these shrinks them down to a fraction of their normal size. Vacuum...

I've always been frustrated with our storage of plastic bags. I hate the thought of throwing the plastic shopping bags away. And, I know that you can recycle plastic shopping bags at certain...

When we started recycling (and even still), we had the same problem of having to bring our recycle to a certain location. We did this instead of paying to have a service pick it up. One of the...

Everyone is looking for ways to be good to the earth. Well it is time to make your life a little easier at the same time. Re-usable shopping bags come in handy where you would least expect it. Try...

I never buy zip-lock bags because I'm too cheap! So I have to use a twist tie. But I hate those so I came up with a clever idea. I now use clothespins as twist ties!

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle is a Global Mantra now. There are numerous article written in "ehow" about reuse of the Grocery Bag. This article will show you how to organize and store the...

Paper grocery bag construction starts with paper selection. The size of the bag and the amount of weight it is intended to hold determine the thickness of the paper. Two- and three-ply paper is...

We take a look at our homes and think that the project of organizing everything is just too much to even consider. So, we get overwhelmed with the thought and have lost before we even get started....

Were you raised by Depression Era parents? Do you hold on to stuff, even though you know that you will never use it or maybe even see it again? This article can help you let go of the items and...

It doesn't take fancy cabinets, color-coded folders, and lots of time to be organized in the New Year. It's always recommended that you save receipts, check stubs, instruction manuals, but where...

So it's 2009 and like every other year you've resolved to get organized. Here's how to make this the year you stick to your resolution!

Sliced bread can get hard and dry fast unless kept tightly tied. The problem is keeping up with the little wire tie for it. Here is great easy and elegant way to keep the bag sealed without a tie....

Our homes are full of items that we look at as having a specific purpose. Yet often we can utilize these things in other ways. It can save us money and even reduce clutter. A bit of creative...

After you are done grocery shopping and you've put away your food once you're home, what do you do with the plastic grocery sacks? Do you toss them or shove them in a drawer? This article will...

As I was in the bulk food section of a co-op one day, I was struck by how many plastic bags get used for bulk food and decided that I needed to have some reusable bulk bags. Making some for...

There are several uses for a Ziploc bag. Here are some simple uses for using your Ziploc bags.

If you're like me you may forget to bring canvas bags with you to the store. I'll share my no fail system with you for remembering the bring canvas bags with you and how to get them from the car...

No time to clean? Have an already overwhelming schedule and no time to clean? If you are like me, you WANT to make time to clean a bit each day during your busy week. You just DON'T know where to...

Whether you're trying to declutter your house or just make a little extra cash, hosting a yard sale can be a great way to get rid of some of that stuff you're no longer using! While a yard sale...