School is back in session–kids and homework are now a part of the nightly routine. One of the most important elements to success in school is getting that homework done promptly and properly. As parents, it’s our job to provide a good place for kids to get their work done–by themselves. A comfortable study spot at…
We love receiving glowing reviews like this one today: “Just wanted to let you know that the 5 hours we invested in organizing my wife’s closets might have been the best money we spent during our entire rehab/move-in process. (Your organizer) did a terrific job and we greatly appreciated her input and work ethic, especially on…
The unofficial end of summer is upon us as we approach Labor Day weekend. Kids are back to school and all schedules are amping up. Now is a good time to take a look at your household schedule and make sure smooth systems are in place. In the Friel household we use electronic calendars and…
Kids are heading back to school, and getting them prepared is a big job. According to the National Retail Federation, parents are expected to spend about $350 per child on clothes and shoes this year. If you want to save some money and aggravation, approach it from an organized perspective. Here are some tips to help…
I’m sending my son off to college today and we are in the midst of packing up the car. Are you sending a child off to college or do you know someone who’s about to embark on this great adventure? Here are some tips for an organized transition to college dorm living: Weed Out. Eliminate what…
If you have kids heading back to school, these locker shelves can be a big help in providing extra storage space for books and miscellaneous items. Way back, when I was in high school, of course there was no such thing as a locker shelf, but I already had organizing on my brain. I designed…
The recent data security breach has been all over the news, not just this week, but stories have been surfacing all year and it looks like this problem will not be going away any time soon. That means it’s time for us to protect ourselves and do something about it. When was the last time…
The great thing about Command Hooks is that you can hang them anywhere with the option to remove later. Our organizers love to use these hooks because they can help make so many things more accessible and more organized at the same time. Rather than just writing about all the great uses for Command Hooks, here are photos of some very creative uses. Hopefully they will inspire you to hang a few and organize something of your own.
This first image uses Command Hooks for jewelry. It’s a great way to maximize otherwise unused space in a closet and even if you don’t have any vertical space to use, you can even adhere hooks to the wall behind your clothes! Great for jewelry, belts, even accessories that go with the items hanging nearby. Think about how you might be able to use every crevice of that closet.
Here’s a quick way to keep your linen closet looking super organized: Use labeled baskets on the shelves to store sheets. Blankets fold nicely, but those fitted sheets, no matter how neatly you fold them, still look straggly. Fitted sheets don’t really need all the attention of folding them properly because you pull them tight…
Today I was training a new organizer. We do training in my home, there’s always a place that we can be challenged to kick up the level of organization. With three kids home for the summer, there’s plenty of chaos to choose from. I brought our new organizer out into my garage and we worked…