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  1. Organizing a home office first requires finding a good location for all of its functions, assigning drawers to everyone who uses the desk and creating work spaces for everyone in the house. Keep a home office organized and functional with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  2. To organize a room, determine the room's function, choose a layout for the furniture and find a focal point to emphasis in the space. Avoid lots of clutter and unnecessary objects when organizing any room with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  3. To organize a stress-free move, address one room at a time, begin packing the items that are less frequently used and label each box with the room it came from and its contents. Stay organized when packing up a house with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  4. Organizing a toolbox is best done by separating the tools by type and function, keeping similar tools together in each of the drawers to better keep track of everything. Keep a toolbox organized for more efficient use with advice from a classic car enthusiast and mechanic in this free video on home organization.

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  5. When organizing gift wrap and seasonal decorations, find boxes specific for storing gift wrap, ornaments, wreaths, presents and other seasonal goods for easier access. Find the best storage boxes and containers for gift wrapping and decoration supplies with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  6. To organize important documents, first find a suitable storage space, such as a filing cabinet, a large plastic container or a designated drawer, and separate the documents into properly labeled files. Keep important documents tidy, such as bills, bank statements, passports and more, with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  7. Organizing jewelry involves keeping rings in one drawer, preferably in specified slots to hold rings, bracelets in another, earrings in their own drawer and necklaces in the final drawer. Keep the different types of jewelry separate for easy access with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  8. To organize kids' schoolwork and artwork, create a fold for each year and for each child to hold that year's best schoolwork and pieces of artwork. Separate out a child's work for organization and for prosperity with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  9. Organize movies, music and other media into genre categories, alphabetically or by owner, keeping children's movies closest to the television and keeping adult movies in a separate area. Keep movies in order with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  10. When organizing recipes and cookbooks, compile loose recipes into a single binder or journal and keep all cookbooks in a cupboard with the bindings facing out. For better organization in the kitchen, keep recipes and books together with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  11. Organizing school supplies is best done by separating out related items and storing them in clear plastic containers, keeping small pieces together in clear plastic zip-top bags. Make school supplies easy to find and store with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  12. To organize a basement, first determine the main use of the space and prioritize the items and furniture that will be placed in it, making it a more functional space. Lay out a basement to maximize the space with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  13. When organizing the garage, first determine the main function of the space, as that will prioritize where things are placed and how much work space is required. Determine how the garage will be used to maximize the space with advice from a classic car enthusiast and mechanic in this free video on home organization.

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  14. When organizing a bedroom, make the most out of each storage space, using a chest of drawers for smaller and intimate clothing items and using the closets only for garments that need hanging up. Keep a bedroom clutter-free and peaceful with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  15. To organize chores, create a list of chores for each family member, illustrating exactly when each chore should be performed so that everyone knows exactly what is expected of them. Keep a chore list to keep the house functioning efficiently with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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  16. Organizing photos is best done by separating them out by vacations, each child, holidays and other events and placing them in designated photo albums. Flip through family photographs easily with housekeeping tips from a tidy stay-at-home mom in this free video on home organization.

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Procrastination and housekeeping go hand-in-hand. Keeping a home organized can be quite a challenge with parents’ and kids’ busy schedules to contend with. Cleaning a home usually means starting from scratch. Just starting the task can be the biggest issue. Organization skills and effective habits of putting things where they go the first time can be learned. In this free video series, a tidy stay-at-home mom discusses how to organize the home, one room at a time. Find out how to lay out each room, how to maximize storage space and even how to organize a stress-free move. Let a mechanic explain how best to organize a toolbox and garage space for its most efficient use. Get tips on organizing a home office for everyone to use, and find out how to keep family photographs in the best order for viewing. Exclude clutter from life for a happier, more organized home.

 
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Abigail Zehner & Gene Neill Abigail Zahner is a stay-at-home mom with excellent skills in running and maintaining her home. Her home always looks and feels like an ideal, livable, cozy home.dkdk

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