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Common Dorm Room Organizing Mistakes
Organizing your first dorm room can be an exciting part of your journey into independence—but it can also be a big challenge fitting all of your stuff into a small space. You will probably be sharing that space with at least one other person, possibly more. I’ve found a lot of articles are out there […]
Using a Plastic Bin as a Home for a Ball Python: General Advice
Need to provide a pet snake with a home which is safe, comfortable, affordable, and convenient? One option is simply to repurpose a regular plastic tub into a plastic container for a ball python. Previously, I shared the steps with you to get set up with a plastic bin for a ball python. Now, I […]
Questions to Ask When Buying Plastic Pots for Plants
Thinking of shopping for plastic containers for plants? Plastic is an excellent material for this purpose on the whole, though there are some other options worth thinking about as well, like ceramic. If you are in the market for cheap nursery pots, plastic can save you a lot of money—in fact, some plants can even […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]