Home Organizing

The movers are coming up the walk--strangers prepared to carry off all of your worldly possessions. But you're not worried. You've prepared for weeks and done everything right. Your boxes are...

There's nothing like looking into a pantry filled with colorful creations from the past year's harvest. Whether you've been canning for your whole life, or it's a technique you've recently picked...

I have noticed that most people have one room that everything tends to end up in. It may be your bedroom, a guest bedroom, closets, garage, or any other room in your home. This room tends to get...

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...

Most homes and apartments have a small coat closet close to there front door. A lot of people use this closet for storage, or everything just ends up in there. This is some things that you can do...

You’re in your new kitchen, cooking your favorite dinner, about to enjoy your first meal together as a family in your new home. Time to set the table, when you realize you’re missing a few key...

Clutter can quickly build up and get out of control. Clutter makes a home disorganized and can be frustrating. Clear out your clutter. Do not lose your patience and do it a little at a time,...

Home entertainment centers are the hub of multimedia enjoyment in our homes, especially for movie buffs and sports fans who love to share their big screens and surround-sound experiences with...

You can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on fancy closet organization systems or by hiring someone to come and redo your closet. For most people a closet can be better organized simply...

Most books and tips on organizing tell you tel get rid of your clutter by donating, selling, or throwing away your stuff. But if you are a pack rat, that is such a difficult way to start! ...

Is your house getting way to cluttered? Do your hoarding habits cut down on your ability to enjoy the things that actually matter? Are you just too lazy to clean up your junk? Well we've all been...

Organizing your home has more benefits than you might think. Not only does it make it easier and quicker to find exactly what you're looking for, but studies have shown that efficient organization...

Renting a self storage unit can be great for reclaiming space in your home or business. There are many different shapes and sizes of storage units to choose from to ensure you don't have to pay...

High-quality cardboard packing boxes can get expensive to purchase new, creating a high demand for lightly used cardboard boxes. Many companies buy used boxes from businesses and individuals,...

I have recently found some great uses for liquor store boxes. Why liquor store boxes? Because they are free! And most liquor stores are happy to get rid of them.

The thought of moving causes a spike in the blood pressure of the average homeowner. Years of possessions collected in the basement, closets and corners of the home present a challenge for packing...

To be truly organized in your personal life and home can add peace, serenity and harmony to an otherwise hectic life which most of us live today. Although taking the first steps to get personally...

It's so hard to be a packrat. There's all the great stuff you've collected. However, eventually those cows or M&Ms or Jim Beam bottles will start to take over. At some point, you're just...

Stuff. It's the bane of many Americans. Not only are our homes much larger than they were a generation ago....we have to fill those homes. The availability of stuff ... inexpensive and easy...

Packing for moving is one of my least favorite activities. However, after my own 16 moves, it has gotten easier! Here are 10 quick tips to save you time, energy and stress on your packing.

Storage units are perfect for stowing items you don't use on a regular basis or for keeping items temporarily. Similar to packing items for a move from one location to another, packing for a...

Clutter = stress. The more things you have to look at, deal with, sort through, ignore, or clean, the greater your stress levels. Most people regularly use only about 10% of their belongings....

Many of us hold on to too much stuff. Sometimes it's because we're not sure what we need to keep, we have a hard time letting go or we just don't want to take the time to go through everything and...

Every well-organized space needs some type of shelving. Shelves come in many heights and widths, offering choices that will work in large or small spaces. Shelves are also made from a variety of...

Organizing your home can cost little if you use containers or boxes around the house. Stores carry desk organizers, matching containers, labels and folders for little cost. Creative types can...

Most of us ♥ being organized, but truth be told we could always be *more* organized. A few years ago I saw some pricey, clear, plastic containers for organizing miscellaneous "stuff." ...

Organize your home office today by following some simple tips. If you spend a lot of time in your home office, having a organized area will help you work more efficiently. Your new improved...

Follow this simple plan and you'll be able to clean and pack a room before you know it.

We touch, use and see bits of paper every minute of our day. From newspapers, to junk mail, to post-it notes, to toilet/paper towel rolls, to cash register receipts. And what do we do with most...

There is an art to packing boxes and although most of the ideas are intuitive, some packing information you may not have realized. By planning in advance, you can start collecting boxes from...

While moving across the country can be a stressful experience, moving locally can seem like quite an undertaking also. Even if you're only moving down the block, you'll have to prepare so you can...

Moving is never an easy job. You never seem to know how much stuff you have until you try to move. Whether you are just putting items in storage or going to a new home, here are a few tips on...

Great ideas on how to clean out your closet and keep your sanity! Offers tips on how to choose what to keep, what to get rid of and how to organize what's left.

When you collect enough games, you need a dedicated closet for your games. A poorly organized game closet can be a problem for many reasons. Games can get lost in the closet behind or between...

Having a good collection of moving boxes is one of the first steps in your moving process. It is important to find boxes that are sturdy, clean and reasonably priced, if not free.

Most people considering a closet reorganization think of buying things: shelves, bins, boxes. That can add up quickly in cost and time as you search for just the right ready-made storage...

Along with the excitement of a move comes the work of packing. And packing means finding enough boxes to contain all of your belongings. No matter how may boxes you round up, you always need more....

Do you have way too many magazines just sitting around the house causing clutter? Use the following easy steps to being more organized about your magazine subscriptions:

Storage bins are a way to pack away items that you'll need later but just don't want to look at right now. There are also many styles of decorative storage bins that can be used in plain sight and...

Moving can be a (very) stressful time. Organization is key when taking on a task as big as packing up your life’s possessions. What’s worse than spending several hours moving boxes into your new...

Moving is a big job, especially if you do it all yourself. As long as you are in good enough physical shape to move your furniture and heavy boxes, you should be able to move by yourself and save...

Moving is hectic, no doubt about that. There are a hundred and one details to remember before the big day. Packing the moving truck is usually the last stage before beginning your new journey,...

Reduce your frustration and clutter by keeping your shoes organized. Many different strategies can help. Do what works best for you and your home. This may involve using several different kinds of...

When moving day arrives, you don't want to be harried and stressed, so pre-moving-day preparation is very important. Organization is the key to a quick and painless move. Get out the boxes, a big...

Are your cluttered drawers making it difficult to find things? Organizing items can pose to be an overwhelming and expensive task. Avoiding another dreaded "junk drawer" can be budget...

Packing boxes come in different thicknesses of corrugated cardboard: The thicker the corrugation, or flute, the better. To purchase the best type of boxes for your needs, make an inventory the...

Organization is the easiest, most-efficient way to find space in your garage. Besides simplifying cleaning and the search for stored items, keeping the garage organized will free up significant...

If you have a big family like I do, it can be hard to organize your off season clothing. But storing this year's summer clothes means saving money next summer. And saving your oldest child's...

This article will list steps on how to recycle all kinds of containers instead of throwing them away.

Left uncontrolled, household clutter can accumulate to overwhelming proportions. If you feel that mounting clutter is taking over, it's time to regain control and restore order. To maintain that...