For the most timeless closet system, you can’t go wrong with white. While wood finishes look lovely and fashionable, white is not only timeless, it also brightens the closet. After all, most closets are just that–closets. They are not all dressing rooms like in some of the fabulous closet pictures we see. Even if a…
This week I am attending the annual conference of the National Association of Professional Organizers. It’s a great gathering of organized minds all looking to find useful and innovative new ways to help people get and stay organized. There are a few interesting things to note from conference that might be of interest to our readers….
If you’re looking for hangers, there are so many options out there, it’s hard to know what to pick. Certainly there are different types of hangers that are good for specific purposes. A nice wood hanger is a great option for an entryway closet or for men’s suits, but for most other items a clear plastic hanger…
Using drawer organizers will help organize and maximize the space in any drawer. I love these clear organizers by US Acrylic. They are made of strong crystal clear acrylic and they help any drawer look perfectly neat and tidy. Remember to think outside the box when using these drawer organizers, they can be put to…
Listen to this hilarious standup routine from the late, great George Carlin on how we deal with all of the “stuff” in our lives. Viewer discretion is advised–Rated R
If you have a smartphone, get to know it well so you can make use the terrific functions it can perform. Here are a few ways you can use Siri (or Android voice commands) to get organized.With Siri, hold down the home key and talk. Here are some things you can say to help your efforts…
Here’s a super simple tip to help keep your closet organized and efficient. Remove those dry cleaning bags promptly. It’s harder to see your clothes when they’re covered up. Your closet is also much cleaner looking without the clutter of bags in the way. Some also say that keeping clothes in the dry cleaning bags…
Here’s an item that’s super handy when you’re putting away things on different levels. I always put stuff on the stairs and keep the policy that if there’s something on the stairs, don’t walk up without bringing it (although the kids are really good at walking past). This basket is a nice holding zone, but beware not…
We all need to do our part to help keep the earth clean and green now and for the future. Each and every one of us can do our share to help the environment. Something as simple as having good organizational systems in place can help sprout eco-friendliness. Here are some ways you can get…