Recycling Plastic Storage Bins
Whether you are a veteran organizer or this is something you are just getting into, you may have a lot of plastic bins. Cheap clear plastic storage bins have a lot of uses, but there may come a point where you are worried about accumulating too many. What are you going to do with all […]
How to Organize Underwear
When it comes to trying to figure out organize socks and underwear, underwear is arguably the greater challenge. It is relatively easy to fold or roll up socks into compact shapes, but underwear and bras tend to misbehave in the sock drawer, making a mess of your closet. The moment you try to pull anything […]
What Can You Do With Sentimental Clutter? Part 2
If you are trying to figure out how to get rid of sentimental objects, you may feel as if you have embarked on an impossible journey. You might deliberate for weeks over a decision to get rid of an object, only to regret it later. Each choice is more excruciating than the last. If you […]
What Can You Do With Sentimental Clutter? Part 1
Are you guilty of hoarding sentimental clutter? Do you cling to every vacation souvenir or every gift from a family member, friend, or lover like it is a priceless artifact? Do you feel like you are obligated to hang onto every item you own that has any sort of emotional value? Purging sentimental clutter is […]
Tips for Avoiding Impulse Buys and Keeping Your Home Clutter-Free
Have a lot of clutter in your house, and can’t seem to stop adding to it? One of the most common reasons why clutter accumulates is that we make a lot of impulse purchases. In this article, I will share some tips for avoiding impulse buying with you. That way it is easier to keep […]
10 Common Decluttering Mistakes, Part 3
Trying to figure out how to declutter your home quickly, efficiently, and completely? Half the battle is just avoiding common decluttering mistakes. In Parts 1 and 2, I went over the following blunders: 1. Trying to declutter everything in your house all at once. 2. Never starting at all because you are so daunted by […]
10 Common Decluttering Mistakes, Part 2
When it comes to decluttering your house fast, there are a lot of mistakes you need to avoid. The more determined you are to rush through the activity, the more likely it actually is that you will end up putting up barriers to your own success. In Part 1, I shared these common decluttering mistakes […]
10 Common Decluttering Mistakes, Part 1
Declutter your home in a day …declutter your home in 30 days …declutter your home in 15 minutes a day …These are all systems which people use to help them tackle the seemingly monumental task of getting rid of what they do not need. It is possible though to try any or all of these […]
What Is More Important: Organizing or Decluttering?
Thinking about decluttering and organizing your home? Organizing and decluttering are two closely related activities, but they are not the same. Nonetheless, many people tend to mix them up. They may use the terms interchangeably, approach them in the wrong order, or think that one is vastly more important than the other. Given that, you […]
How Plastic Containers Can Save You Money
Usually you don’t think about spending money as a way to save money, but in some cases, that is exactly what the right purchase ends up doing—cutting costs later down the line. When it comes to saving money with home organizing, few purchases are going to go further than a set of storage bins. If […]
8 Hidden Clutter Areas in Your Home to Organize in 2018, Part 2
Looking for ideas for decluttering and organizing your home in 2018? A great place to start is with “hidden” clutter zones which are easily forgotten and neglected throughout the year. In Part 1, I talked about the following hidden clutter areas: 1. The Mudroom 2. Kids’ Schoolwork 3. Small Under-the-Sink Storage Zones 4. The Pantry […]
8 Hidden Clutter Areas in Your Home to Organize in 2018, Part 1
It is now 2018, which means it is time to get organized for the new year. This is right around when people love to make big New Year’s resolutions, but seldom follow through on them. And that is understandable—getting organized is always a big chore! That is why I came up with this list of […]
6 Plastic Bin Resolutions for 2018
Happy 2018! What are your New Year’s resolutions for organizing this year? Do you plan to tidy up the den or the garage, re-organize the kitchen, or finally take care of that clutter in your bedroom closet? Whatever your plans, one thing you should consider doing is taking a close look at how you are […]
Should You Use Plastic Containers As Planters?
If you are into gardening, and especially if you are an urban gardener without a lot of space to work with, you may have thought of using plastic containers as planters. There are a lot of reasons why using plastic storage bins as planters is a tempting idea. Plastic tubs are cheap, they’re lightweight, they’re […]
Try Plastic Bins for Worm Composting! Part 4: Getting Set Up
This will be the last article in my series on using plastic storage totes for worm composting. If you haven’t yet, go back and read Part 1 for an introduction to worm composting. Part 2 will teach you the benefits. In Part 3, I briefly introduce you to several different worm composting systems which use […]
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