Kids follow by example. They may walk behind you like a tornado cluttering everything in their path, but if they see you putting things away, they will eventually start to model this behavior. Does that mean that they’ll start cleaning up after themselves when they’re 3, probably not. One thing for certain, you’ll improve…
Giving your desk a good once-over during spring cleaning season is a must. Many opt to overlook it because there are papers and piles, so it can seem to be too daunting of a task. Here’s a quick-fix to get your desk tidied up for spring. Focus: You can get easily sidetracked into other…
The optimal way to live in your space is as though you will be moving soon. In other words, everything you have in your cabinets, drawers and closets is exactly what you want and currently use. Does this hold true for you? If not, here are some tips to help streamline and simplify: Storage Space: Are…
Check out this video from @Properties featuring our organizing tips :-) I love what Dr. Ferrari said about how clutter drags us down. He noted that people with more clutter are less happy with their lives and that we need to develop relationships not relics–good stuff! Watch the video:
Once you’ve signed off on your tax returns, there are some tweaks you should make to your filing system to keep things current: It’s important to keep your most current tax return in your file system for easy access in case you need it for anything. You should still have your 2015 return handy, so…
Is the space under your kitchen or bathroom sink a mecca of great storage solutions, or is it an albatross of long lost clutter? If you relate to the later, consider revamping the space. That under cabinet storage space is prime real estate because of its easy access. Here are some options: …
If you’re trying to get motivated to work on some spring cleaning projects, this article that we were interviewed for on MSN has some good inspiration. Here’s the full article: “Spring Cleaning: Things You Should Throw Away Now” Every year, when spring returns, many feel the urge to clean and organize their homes. While some…
The newest trend for men is no longer an expansive basement space with high tech home theater, or a sprawling bar area. Instead, the mini man cave is in and they are popping up in closets–oh happy day! Here is a link to, “No Room for a Man Cave? Squeeze Into a Mini Man Cave…
Making use of every inch of available storage space is critical to staying organized. I love making use of the inside of closet and cabinet doors. Wire door racks are a terrific way to make use of that space. Even in a closet with shelving (like my pantry in the photo), you can place a wire…
What began as a cluttered mess turned into organizational delight with the addition of a few bins and containers–and of course, Chaos To Order organizing! We started the process by going through the coats one by one, and weeding out what was no longer being worn. Heavy winter coats were brought down to a…