Motivate Yourself to Organize
Approaching a monumental organization task can be tough at any time, but it is never harder than when you do it without motivation. That is true whether you are attempting to organize your home or organize your office. If you are on the clock, you have some incentive (your pay, of course), but at home, […]
Manage Your Time to Manage Your Clutter
Manage Your Time to Manage Your Clutter “I would love to get more organized around the house, but there never seems to be enough hours in the day.” It is one of the most common excuses for staying cluttered, and it is also one of the most worn. Why? Because it may take some initial […]
Is Boxing Day a Decluttering Holiday? Future Look for later this year!
The day after Christmas, December 26th, is Boxing Day. While this holiday is a long-standing tradition in the UK, it is starting to make its way to households in other parts of the world. But many people are still not clear what exactly Boxing Day is. You may have heard that Boxing Day is a […]
Ideas for Decorating Plastic Bins
Looking for a way to make your boring plastic storage containers look more interesting? It is easy and fun to decorate plastic bins. All of these ideas are inexpensive and make for great craft projects for you and your kids. They can turn humdrum plastic bins into something everyone loves to look at! • Wicker. […]
Organize Your Outdoor Storage Shed
Do you have an outdoor storage shed? It is a smart idea to check on it before the heavy rains and snows set in this winter. Fall is the best time of year to set aside a day to organize your storage shed. Here are some tips to make sure that everything is ready for […]
How to Store Seeds and Bulbs for the Winter
Do you have a green thumb? If you love working with plants and can’t wait for next spring when it is time to tend your garden again, you should definitely plan to set aside a few hours to make sure that all your gardening supplies—including your seeds and bulbs—are properly stored for the winter. When […]
How to Set Up a Holiday Gift Station
How many gifts will you be purchasing this year for friends and family members? If you have a long holiday shopping list, one of the best holiday organizing tips is to set up a gift station. Usually a closet works best for this purpose, though you can use any storage area (under a bed, inside […]
How to Organize Your Child’s Closet in 4 Steps
Organizing any closet is a lot of work, but tackling a child’s closet offers unique challenges. As a grown-up, your closet probably is used mostly for your clothing and shoes, and perhaps some old boxes of keepsakes and a spare blanket or two. A child’s closet is a different world though. Your kid probably uses […]
How to Mount Plastic Storage Bins in Your Garage
If you want to keep your garage organized, one of the best things you can do is purchase wall mounted plastic storage bins and install them. Wall mounted plastic storage boxes keep hardware, gardening tools, and other objects off the ground. This in turn frees up space in your garage and makes it easy to […]
How to Get Ready for a Garage Sale
What is the best way to tackle spring cleaning? Probably to start with a garage sale! Just knowing you might have a chance to make some money from your unneeded items can help you figure out what to keep and what to part with. Some people love to have garage sales, and view it as […]
How to Decorate Plastic Bins
Clear plastic storage bins and colored plastic containers are all good and well when you want a quick, cheap and easy organizing solution, but let’s face it—they are not very pretty to look at. What if you want a more visually pleasing alternative, something a little more personalized which fits with your decor and style? […]
How To Clean Plastic Containers
Plastic containers for organizing are definitely some of the most all-around useful supplies in the world. You can use them in your kitchen, your bathroom, your bedroom drawers and closets, your attic, your basement, your shed, and just about everywhere else in your home. They are great for protecting contents against the elements, and in […]
How to Apply Chalkboard Paint to Plastic Bins
Looking for a fun and easy way to label plastic storage containers and decorate them? One idea is to use chalkboard paint. If you are not familiar with chalkboard paint, it is incredibly useful stuff. You can apply it to pretty much any surface you can think of—wood, glass, plastic—and it will create a surface […]
How Many Uses Are There for Plastic Bins
If you have ever walked into an organization store, or even just the home organization section of a big department store, there is a pretty good chance you have seen a huge shelf with plastic storage containers for sale in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Oftentimes there is a sign with one of these selections […]
General Tips for Decluttering and Organizing Part 2
If you are tired of coming home to a pigsty, but are having a hard time figuring out where to get started with organization (or finding the time or energy), our home organization ideas will be a big help. If you haven’t yet, check out part 1 of our home organization tips to learn about […]