Strategies For Organizing, Storage, and Clutter Control
By Sarah Aguirre, About.com Guide to Housekeeping
One of the biggest jobs in maintaining your home is keeping it organized. But it's important, since an organized home runs more smoothly. Find out the best methods, tools, and tips to help you begin your organizational journey.
Begin Organizing
If you're a novice at organizing or just trying to get organized again for the umpteenth time, you'll need to create a plan and take some baby steps to get yourself started. Learn about the common excuses people use to not get organized, and find some great ways to overcome those same excuses.
Clearing Clutter
Clutter is the enemy of an organized home. It doesn't matter how many tubs, bins, buckets, and organizational systems you buy, your home will never be organized until you learn to conquer clutter. Find out some simple but effective strategies to remove clutter and keep it gone.
- 4 Container Clutter Method
- 5 Questions To Ask About Your Clutter
- Quick Clutter Clearing
- Organize a Garage Sale
Storage Solutions
Once you create a plan and finish removing all of the stuff from your home, you'll need to think about storage for the items that are left. Find out the right way to choose storage options and how to store important items in your home.
