Stay Organized

Now that you know how to organize your spaces, do it, and keep doing it everyday.


Remember - if something is broken or you don't use it anymore - GET RID OF IT!!!


This is probably the most IMPORTANT thing to remember, clutter happens when you have a lot of things that you don't use.


So... go get organized!

Organizing Your Bedroom

Here's 3 simple tips that are great to remember.


1 ~ Keep it simple. When it comes to your night stand have just the essentials there, an alarm clock, a small photo frame, or a book - if you like to read before bed.


2 ~ Dressers. Keep your light clothing in the first drawer and the heavier items in the lower drawers.


3 ~ Under the bed. Take advantage of this space. Use it to store your shoes or extra blankets.

Organizing Your Garage

Garages can by full of clutter and very disorganized.


~Start By Decluttering!
Put your items into piles or bins based on what you use if for, for example, put all your gardening tools together, all of your tools in one spot, and place all of your shovels and snow gear together. Do this with all of the items you have and if your not sure where to place something put it in a to-be-determined pile. If you find things that are broken throw them away, and if you have items that you no longer use - find a new home for them, either donate them or give them to a friend, or maybe even have a fall garage sale if you find many items that you no longer need.


~Put Everything In It's Place!
Now that you know what you've got, it's time to store these items somewhere. Cabinets, shelves, racks, hooks, and tool boxes are the perfect fix. You can go to a home supply store to buy these items if you don't already own them. Buy things that are useful for you and your needs.


~Take Care Of Your Tools!
If your tools are all over the garage or piled up on a shelf somewhere it's time to put them away! Your tool box/chest is the perfect spot for them. A peg board can be very useful for the tools that you may use often, such as hammers, a pliers, wrench, tire pressure gauges, or whatever else you use.


~Sweep It!
Before you put everything away sweep out all the dust and dirt that has accumulated over the months. If you have a vehicle that is leaking fluids use a product that will soak it up and then sweep that as well.


Now that your garage is looking nice a clean; put your things away!

Tips On Organizing Your Closet

Organizing your closet is super easy! Do what works for you. Here are some tips that I found that really help me.


Throw away or donate clothes that no longer fit you. Empty out your entire closet and try on your clothes. If they still fit put them in your "KEEP" pile; if they don't put them in your "DISCARD" pile. You can do this for your shoes as well.


Keeping clothes that you wear seasonally in your closet year round can take up a large amount of space. Go threw your clothes and store your winter/spring/summer/fall clothes someplace else. Vacuum storage systems are great for this.


Using boxes and bins to store your shoes, scarves, hats, and other accessories is a great way to free up space. Boxes and bins can be purchased at a reasonable price at a local store.


Hooks are great for planning your ensemble for the next day. This will make getting ready in the morning a snap.

Organizing Your Kitchen Cabinets

Staying organized can be difficult but keeping your kitchen organized doesn't have to be.
Here are some tips.


Empty The Cabinets
Empty out all of your cabinets and clean them.


Throw Things Away
Throw away things that aren't used anymore. Give them to friends if the item still works or donate them.


Assign Categories
Group items into categories and store like things together. Keep your plates, bowls, glasses, and mugs in the same place. Also, storing items that you use on a daily basis on lower shelves makes them easier to access. Store holiday plates and crystal on higher shelves.


Sliding Cabinets
Making those hard to reach spaces more accessible can be a challenge, but there are tools  that can help. There are systems that can be purchased that can make this easier, racks can pull out.


Small Appliances
Appliances that are used on a daily basis can be kept on the kitchen counter.


Pot Racks
Hanging pots and pans on a pot rack will free up room in your cupboards.