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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!
Professional organizers are paid to come into your home and get rid of the things that are not needed and find a place for things that are. Organizing your surroundings is as simple as that. But...
For many people the kitchen is the heart of the home, so it's important to keep it neat and organized. The key to an organized kitchen is clean, orderly cabinets. Even if you don't have a lot of...
If your hammer is perpetually missing and the kids' soccer balls are taking over the garage, it's time for a garage storage makeover. An organizational makeover gives a cluttered garage a new look...
A great kitchen setup can save you time, energy and stress. It can mean the difference between spending 20 minutes to prepare a simple meal and spending over an hour on the same meal. Coming up...
Organizing kitchen cabinets is important to the efficiency and flow of any kitchen. Disorganized dishes can be chipped and broken or get lost in in the search for a specific piece. Dishes should...
Getting organized takes time. It's not something that will happen overnight. So inorder to get started. Here are a few tips that will get you started and not take up much time.
Remember as a kid when your mother said, "your room looks like a pig pen!" Well, now that you have grown up, have your own family and are living in your own home, does your house still...
Mudrooms have risen in popularity over the years as an efficient space in the home. Incorporating some methods of organization can help you tremendously when it comes to keeping the mudroom tidy...
Kitchens are often the most used and lived in yet least organized room in the home. You cook and entertain and are always fighting cluttered cabinets and storage issues. Efficient storage is a...
Garages can easily become catchalls for storing all sorts of items from cars to tools to bulk foods. Many storage systems will work to organize the garage, including pegboard, hooks, shelving and...
You're lucky if the biggest problem you have with your home is a small kitchen. There are much worse problems that are a lot harder to fix. There are several simple ways you can overcome your...
If you are fortunate enough to have built in cabinets for garage storage, chances are they could be used more efficiently with a little planning and clever re-utilization of space.
Even in the most spacious kitchen it can seem like there is not enough storage available. Kitchens of all sizes become full of appliances, food and utensils, cluttering the cabinets and covering...
In a small kitchen, cabinet and counter space is limited. Still, even in the smallest kitchens there is usually some wasted space. With microwaves, bread makers, blenders, toasters, food...
Getting a house organized is a full-time job. And, just like with any full-time job, there are many ways to make it easier on you and your household. Once you get your home organized, you will be...
Your garage is not just for parking your car. One of the best ways to put that space to good use it to turn it into a storage area. The good news is that you can keep parking your car there after...
A productive, functional kitchen is one that is organized. The kitchen is the central hub for almost every home, and an organized kitchen can have an effect on mood, diet and proper nutrition for...
If you feel that your garage is overflowing and you don't have enough room for all of your stuff, it's time to come up with better storage and organization in your garage. There are so many...
Cluttered, disorganized and downright messy is no way to keep your kitchen. In fact, it is the exact opposite of how a kitchen should be. If you happen to be the owner of such a kitchen, there is...
The garage becomes the catch-all location for the household junk that collects over time. Instead of using the garage for a car, or even for the extra room that it gives to the house, it ends up...
Organized kitchen drawers and cupboards keep the kitchen functioning efficiently and without causing stress. To make this work, though, you have to create a plan that takes into account what you...
The kitchen serves several purposes, from family meetings to quick dinners, and it is often the hub of most homes. Sometimes organization is overlooked or has lapsed, but getting your kitchen into...
When your home has become more of a cargo hold for your stuff and less of a living space, it is time to reevaluate your storage situation. How much stuff are you trying to store and where is the...
Your kitchen is the hub of your home. It's where you gather with your family, prepare meals, eat together, and clean up at the end of the day. In fact, the majority of your regular household...
A well-organized kitchen will make cooking easier. It can also save you money at the grocery store if you can open your cupboards and see what you have so you don't end up buying something you...
Most of us dread attempting to organize our garages. Once we have it cleaned and sorted out, we have to do something with all our stuff. Generally there are no systems in place to manage our...
Cooking, baking and food preparation are easier with a well-organized kitchen. Utensils in a convenient, proper place along with organized work areas create a productive environment for cooking,...
I don't know about everyone, but I seem to have too much stuff, and too little cabinet space! It could be because I am a pack rat, or it could be because I have a small kitchen, but whatever the...
The first rule to any organization project is to get rid of the stuff you don't use. For example, when is the last time you used that waffle maker or that quesadilla maker? Keeping these items...
Do you find you have so much "stuff" stored here and there in your house? I have some helpful tips to help you clear the clutter!
A kitchen can be a dangerous place for a baby. Baby proofing kitchen cabinets and drawers can be easy and cheap if you use the right equipment.
If you cannot find what you need when it is time to cook then you waste time looking for your tools. If you have specific areas for your kitchen utensil, baking dishes, cooking dishes and...
When you're trying to get your home rearranged and organized, you're probably going to need a few new products to achieve the desired effect. But what, exactly, should you spend your money on?...
Your art is an extension of your creative talents and your art room should be no different. If, however, you’re a messy artist, you don’t want your art room to reflect that creative...
Taming the clutter monsters that dwell in every nook and cranny of the kitchen, from the top of the refrigerator to the table top to the cabinets and drawers, could easily become a full-time job....
If finding the right-size storage container sets off an avalanche of cascading utensils or removing a dinner plate requires you to lift and and remove the dessert plates first, you know the...
How to Organize the Pantry
Learn how to organize your kitchen pantry and cabinets so that all your food is easily visible, in this free video.
How to Organize File Cabinets
Learn how to organize file cabinets in this free home organization video.
The typical bathroom needs a lot of storage space for soap, toilet paper, grooming products, medicines, multiple toothbrushes, skin creams, razors and maybe a few magazines for reading. You may...
Getting and staying organized is one of life's ongoing challenges. Using your garage for storage can help you get organized, get rid of clutter and still allow you to access things you need. The...
Do your bathroom counters look like the one in the picture? Imagine walking into your bathroom in the morning and seeing pristine counter tops with not a hint of clutter anywhere. With just a...
Clutter--this one word might summarize your entire garage, where everything appears to multiply over time. You've accumulated so much stuff that you don't know what to do. Purchase a garage...
Are your kitchen cabinets too full? Do you have a hard time finding what you need when you know it is there somewhere? Food expires just like medication does. Here is a remedy for cluttered cabinets.
Sometimes we are so busy that the last thing we want to do is cook in the kitchen. What if there was a way to enjoy time in the kitchen and also have more time for fun with your family? Here are...
If you’re running out of space in your house, or can’t seem to find anything easily, it may be time to de-clutter. It can seem daunting, but breaking the job down into smaller tasks can help make...
Small kitchen appliances can actually take up a lot of space. Blenders, mixers, toasters, can openers, food processors, slow cookers, pressure cookers and other appliances can't all go on the...
Thanks to our new "paperless" mindset, filing cabinets are getting tossed into the dumpster, viewed as another obsolete item. Here's how to recycle discarded cabinets into useful storage: