As a professional organizer, I hear it all the time—from clients in cozy one-bedroom apartments to those in sprawling 10,000-square-foot homes: There’s never enough storage, or it’s not the right kind of storage. The key to maximizing space isn’t always about adding more. Sometimes, it’s about rethinking how you use what you already have. That’s where an everything closet comes into play.
Read MoreWhen it’s early morning and you’re getting dressed for the day or it’s time to put your laundry away, you want a well-organized closet that makes it easy to find what you need and return items to their proper spot. The key to keeping your closet functional is to only store the right items in it. So let’s ask ourselves, what shouldn't be kept in the closet?
Read MoreDuring the holiday season, it's inevitable that gifts will be given and received. When you host a party, guests often bring treats or small gifts, and if you have children, they are likely to receive holiday presents from friends and family. But how can you manage these new items and integrate them into an already organized home? The best way to be prepared is to start decluttering before the holiday season.
Read MoreDuring the holiday season (and birthdays, anniversaries, and so on) you are bound to receive gifts. Gifts for the children, gifts for the adults, hostess gifts and gifts from your family, friends and neighbors. This can result in an overabundance of gift bags. And if they are in good, reusable condition, then saving them for future use is a great idea. Reduce, reuse, recycle! But how do we go about storing these gift bags for the future? Following are a few tips and tricks to make it easy to reuse the gift bags. And remember, before you store them away, be sure to remove the gift card that came attached to the bag if it's already been personalized.
Read MoreDecluttering can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re tackling one drawer or an entire room, setting clear goals for each area that needs attention is the key to success. Before organizing, always start by decluttering—don't waste time organizing items you no longer need. Start small, focus on one task at a time, and celebrate every step along the way.
Read MoreDecluttering and organizing your master bedroom will help create a more peaceful environment, one in which you can (hopefully!) get a great night of sleep, curl up with a good book, or just relax at the end of a busy day. This step-by-step guide is a great way to start your decluttering journey.
Read MoreDeveloping habits is key to keeping your home organized and decluttered on a daily basis. Why is that? Simple tasks like putting your clothing in your laundry basket or gathering the mail into one place each day can really make your home tidier and more enjoyable to live in. There’s nothing like coming home after a day of work and entering a space that is calming.
Developing these habits, which I like to call “One-Minute Habits” doesn’t happen overnight.
Read MoreIf you’re lucky, you’ll have an actual full size closet in your dorm room. For others, you may only have an armoire, like pictured above. Definitely not a lot of space to keep your clothes! These tips and tricks are great for organizing your dorm closet or armoire. And they’re also handy for anyone who has a small closet, whether you live in a dorm, an apartment, or an old home with small closets.
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