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Monday 07 August, 2023

How to Clean White Plastic

Chances are good that you have some white plastic out in your yard. Maybe you have some plastic bins for gardening in white, or some white plastic lawn chairs. White is a clean, neutral color, and can complement any yard, garden, patio, or deck. That is true in the beginning, at least. Over time, white […]


Monday 31 July, 2023

Do You Need Someone to Organize? Pros and Cons of Hiring a Professional Organizer, Part 2

Are you looking for someone to organize your home or office? If so, you might be thinking about working with a professional organizer. But is hiring a professional organizer worth it? In Part 1, I went over the benefits of hiring a professional organizer. In this part, I will go over the drawbacks. Cons of […]


Monday 24 July, 2023

Do You Need Someone to Organize? Pros and Cons of Hiring a Professional Organizer, Part 1

Do you ever think to yourself, “I need someone to organize my house,” or “I need someone to organize my office?” You might even catch yourself thinking, “I need someone to organize my life.” Actually, those thoughts may make more sense than you realize. Maybe you really could use the help of a professional organizer. […]


Monday 17 July, 2023

How to Organize Your Closet By Color

If you have been looking for closet organizing ideas, you may be considering organizing your closet by color coding. If you are still undecided, I recommend reading my post, “Why Organize Your Closet By Color?” If you’re ready to organize your closet by color, then let’s get started. 1. Take out all of your clothing. […]


Monday 03 July, 2023

7 Things That Change Once You Finally Get Organized

Can’t get motivated to clean and organize? You are hardly alone—most people struggle to find the energy and dedication to get such a big job done. But once you do, you will find that every minute spent organizing is worth it. If you are still trying to figure out how to get motivated to organize […]


Monday 26 June, 2023

7 Signs You Need to Get Organized, Part 2

Should you get organized now, or wait until later? How do you know when it is the right time to really dive into your home organization projects? Organizing your entire home is no easy feat; naturally you do not want to set aside lots of time to do it until you really have to. But […]


Monday 19 June, 2023

Tips For Your Next Military PCS

Is it time for your next permanent change of station? If you have been in the military for a while, you probably already know a lot of hacks to streamline the packing and moving process. But if you are new to the armed forces, your first few PCS relocations can be pretty hectic to say […]


Monday 05 June, 2023

Under-the-Bed Storage Ideas

If you are not using the space under your bed for storage, it is going to waste! This is a great area to utilize to keep possessions out of sight, but easily accessible if you need them. Following are a few under-the-bed storage ideas to help you get organized. • A storage bed. If you […]


Monday 29 May, 2023

Pros and Cons of Storage Beds

Purchasing new furnishings for your bedroom, and wondering whether to go with a storage bed or not? It can be a difficult decision, since the benefits need to be weighed against the disadvantages of storage beds. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons to consider. What is a Storage Bed? First of all, […]


Monday 22 May, 2023

Feng Shui and Plastic Bins, Part 2

Have you ever wondered how Feng Shui and plastic bins for organizing can fit together? If you do not know a lot about Feng Shui, I recommend reading Part 1 first to learn some of the basics. If you are already caught up on that, you can read on for some suggestions for incorporating plastic […]


Monday 15 May, 2023

Feng Shui and Plastic Bins, Part 1

If you are into home organizing ideas, or you are searching for ideas for office organization and décor, you may take an interest in Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a system that hails from China which teaches you to arrange your environment in order to facilitate flow. While shopping for plastic bins, you may wonder […]


Monday 08 May, 2023

Should You Buy Plastic Bins With or Without Lids?

If you are shopping for plastic bins, you will have to make a number of decisions regarding the shape, size, color and other attributes or those bins. Among those decisions is determining whether to buy plastic bins with lids or plastic bins without lids. To make your decision, it helps to evaluate the pros and […]


Monday 24 April, 2023

How I’ve Been Dealing With My Paper Clutter

I’ll be honest. For a person who blogs regularly about decluttering and organizing, there are some spots in my house which are anything but neat and tidy. One of those spots for years has been the pile of paper clutter which towered behind my laptop on my desk. Recently my laptop keyboard stopped working, making […]


Monday 17 April, 2023

What is the Packing Party Decluttering Method?

Looking for minimalist decluttering tips and strategies? There are a lot of great techniques which can help you to make decisions about what to keep in your home and what to part with. One effective decluttering method you may have heard of is the “packing party” method developed by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, […]


Monday 10 April, 2023

The 90/90 Method for Decluttering

Before you can get your home organized, you need to get it decluttered. There are a lot of different methods for decluttering, one of which is the 90/90 technique. This method was developed by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, better known simply as “The Minimalists.” The 90/90 easy decluttering technique is incredibly straightforward. All […]