Have you ever rummaged through a tangled mess of necklaces, only to find your favorite one tarnished and dull? Proper jewelry storage is the secret to keeping your precious pieces sparkling and ready to wear. This guide will unveil the secrets to organizing, cleaning,...
Toys strewn across the floor, an unending task of picking up and the constant struggle to find storage solutions that truly work. That’s quite a familiar scene you’ve got there. As we speak, many parents and guardians are sifting through toy mountains, desperately...
The chaos of kids' toys strewn about the house can feel like an unstoppable force that cannot be contained. But there is another way... Transforming your child’s room into an organized space can seem quite a challenge at first — it’s up to you to make it both fun and...
It’s early in the morning, you haven’t had the chance to sip your coffee yet and you’re trying to find your way through the minefield of toys, scattered clothes and art supplies that is your child’s bedroom. Every step is a careful calculation to avoid the dreaded...
A staggering 97.6% of Americans decorate the interior of their homes for the holidays, and over 87% also splash some holiday charm on the exterior. No one can deny it’s a tradition that is hugely popular. And it comes with a price tag that is hard to ignore — the...
There’s something we all face after the holiday cheer winds down. The looming question: Where do we put all these decorations? If that bulky, artificial tree seems to eat up space in your closet, it’s time to find a better spot for it. And if you find yourself holding...
Beep, bop, boop! No, we aren’t talking to our robot friends, but those might be the sad sounds of your electronics if not properly packed and stored. In a world filled to the brim with gadgets and gizmos, figuring out how to organize electronics and understanding how...
Having one of those days? You’re ready to head out, but your keys have vanished. Or maybe it’s movie night, and the remote has mysteriously disappeared. Losing track of things at home is all too common. So common, in fact, that we thought it was high time we created a...
Starting college is an exciting adventure full of learning opportunities — and not just the academic kind. One of the first challenges you’ll face? Figuring out how to maximize storage in your tiny dorm room. As recent Babson College graduate, Brett Bogner,...
Ready to clear out your clutter and rake in some cash? A garage sale is a perfect way to do both! But pricing your items can feel like solving a jigsaw puzzle, especially if you're new to the game. Don't fret — we've got your back! We have put together a comprehensive...
Is your home overflowing with unused items? Looking to earn some extra cash? Hosting a garage sale might be the perfect solution. However, turning your clutter into a successful event requires careful planning, preparation, and a touch of strategy. In this article,...
Garage organization is an important way to have enough room for your vehicle, tools, and other items, while still being able to find things when you need them. But if your garage is a little chaotic right now, and you haven't gone through it in a while, you might feel...
Your garage is where you store a lot of household items that can't fit into your main house, but just because you keep them there does not mean the garage space should be full of clutter. Fortunately, getting your garage organized can be easier than you think with a...
Are you tired of playing a fierce game of Tetris every time you need something out of your pantry? If so, you’re not alone. A small pantry is a force to be reckoned with, for sure, but you can tame its wily ways with the right organizational touch. Ready to get...
With moving day approaching, you may be wondering what the best way to pack a lot of shoes is. After all, you don’t want to mix dressy heels or loafers with dirty winter boots. Read the following organizing hacks to learn how to pack your shoes for moving. Sort Shoes...
Don’t let clutter dampen your passion for creating culinary masterpieces in your kitchen. Organized kitchen cabinets can increase your storage space. Furthermore, you’ll save time and frustration every time you cook and clean. Where to start Downsize your kitchen...
Simple as it seems, packing is a science or an art that some of us seem to master and others seem to fail miserably at. You find yourself wondering 'how do I fit everything in?' or 'should I roll or fold my clothes?' So, how do you pack a suitcase to fit the most...
School is back in session. College students are relocating into their first dorm or apartment. Studies show that an organized dorm room promotes productivity and happiness since students won't spend endless time getting frustrated trying to find their belongings when...
Whether you're protecting your outdoor cushions from chilly winter weather or you want to keep them from being damaged by the summer sun, knowing how to store your cushions is essential. Proper storage will enhance the value of your patio furniture and won't add much...
Tiny House Storage Ideas Considering transitioning into a tiny home? If so, this can definitely be a major lifestyle change for people accustomed to life in a home with average floor space. One of the most challenging aspects of the change is making do with the space...
Whether you are looking to box up your photo collection for a self-storage unit, put them away in a basement or attic, or box them up for a move, you want to make sure your photos will be properly preserved and protected from damage. From handling them with care to...
Roughly 1 out of 2 American households have a basement. If you are lucky enough to have one, chances are you use it for extra storage of your belongings. More than 40% of basement owners said they use their basement for storing excess household goods, according to a...
How can you tell if you have a hoarding disorder? A solid first step would be to compare your habits and home surroundings to the several clutter-hoarding scales that have been developed by psychologists, professional organizers and even one high-profile reality TV...
Moving from one home to another can be an enormous and overwhelming task. You need to be as efficient as possible while packing so that your belongings are well protected. Moving companies sell cardboard boxes especially designed for moving household items. And many...
At first it was just a toaster. Then a food processor. You had plenty of room for those. But before you knew it you had an egg boiler, a waffle iron, an Instant Pot and a juicer. Now your cabinets are overflowing and your countertop looks like a Bed Bath and Beyond....
Streaming music may hog the spotlight, but for many music aficionados vinyl records remain the format of choice. So much so in fact, sales of LPs totaled 27.5 million units in 2020, continuing a 15-year streak of increasing sales. Collecting vinyl has become so...
If you have a little bundle of joy on the way, it is time to assess the space in your home, plan a nursery and start making room for the abundance of baby gear that is soon to come your way. Although babies are small, they take a huge amount of planning. Undoubtedly a...
When your home is besieged with piles of clutter everywhere, it can seem like an unsurmountable task to get it organized. However, the way to conquer this messy situation is to not try and take it all on at once. Don't focus on making your entire home clutter-free....
Even though handbags play an important role in our daily lives, many people fail to store them correctly—whether at home between uses or in a self-storage unit for long-term storage. If the number of your handbags has grown from just a few to a full blown purse...
An empty storage unit is full of possibilities. Like an empty closet or room in your house, planning and determination can make your storage unit an organized space for keeping items you need--and not just a messy depository of assorted junk. If you plan to frequently...
Spring is closer than you think, and you might want to start thinking about how you will redo your closet to match the upcoming joyful season now. You want to assure yourself that your closet will match the mood for spring, and that it is full of the right colors and...
If you have a lazy Susan turntable in your kitchen, it can be the perfect place to store kitchen supplies. But without an organizational tool or system in place things can also get messy—fast. "It is very hard to see what you have in the space and oftentimes items get...
Every time the calendar flips from one year to the next, millions of us resolve to lose weight, quit smoking or reduce debt. But have you given much thought to getting your house in order? Are you tired of staring at all of those boxes crammed with clothes you haven’t...
Whether you’re in an apartment, condominium, or house, messiness happens. One thing leads to another (dirty dishes, unwashed counter tops, dirty carpets) and you feel overwhelmed by the amount of household chores piling up. The best way to tackle this is to know how...
America creates more food waste than any other country in the world. That is not a title to be proud of. Most of the food items that are thrown out are fresh fruits and vegetables that have been stored improperly or forgotten about in the deep recesses of the fridge....
A clutter-free home brings many rewards, including the joy of being able to find papers easily, clean up faster, and envision a bright future. An organized home can lead to better health and wellbeing, increase your productivity, and give visitors a beautiful first...
Decluttering is all the rage right now, especially with Marie Kondo and her method taking the pop culture world by storm. It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is talking about Kondo-ing their space, decluttering their life, or moving towards minimalism. For...
You may have watched a hoarder's home transform on TV. In real life, those magical turnarounds will take more than an hour of your time. If you have a parent or relative who has a growing collection of clutter, there could be a hoarding disorder within your family. It...
Book collections are one of the most overlooked home areas in need of organization. Even if you’re not actively scanning your shelves in search of a new book to read every week, having an organized space to house your favorite stories is the best way to ensure you’ll...
The onesie he wore home from the hospital. The gown she was christened in. The baby blanket that soothed away the tears. Parents yearn to store baby clothing in the hopes that one day their little angel might have an angel of their own, or sometimes they may just want...
If your home is cluttered with a bunch of space-hogging stuff, deciding what to keep and what to toss can seem like a huge task. So why not start with the items that definitely should go? Here's a list of 60 things to throw away, donate or recycle right away: 60....
Small spaces are becoming more common now whether we want it or not. Thanks to an increasing push towards cities, limited space, and a generation trending towards renting rather than owning, we're living in tighter quarters than we grew up in. Sometimes, small means...
Apartments can be tricky. Sometimes, you try your hardest to find the perfect space, but something will still be missing. In many city dwellers' cases, that missing thing can be a reasonably sized closet. That doesn't mean all hope is lost for keeping your clothes...
There are plenty of reasons to have a clutter free kitchen. It makes a good impression on visitors, makes meal prep more efficient and makes it easier to keep clean. But there is another reason you might want to declutter your kitchen: it could help you lose weight....
Spring might be the season for deep cleaning, but the cold weather means its time to get started on your winter organization projects. Since winter follows the holidays, “you may be more motivated [to declutter], as you have gotten a lot more stuff,” says Julie...
Some people have interesting old homes with lots of character but hardly any closet space. Others live in places that were merely designed poorly by someone without a care in the world about where we'd put our stuff. Whatever the reason, know that you are not the only...
That Lightning McQueen bed might have been pretty rad when your kid was 8-years-old, but now it is straight up embarrassing. As kids grow and change, so do their tastes. Around age 13, when kids enter adolescence, you'll likely hear requests for decoration and...
Have a lot of stuff? Why not make a profit from it? With so many options for buying and selling these days, it can be horribly confusing to figure out which platform is right for you. We listed out the pros and cons of 9 buying and selling marketplaces. Etsy Etsy was...
Think you don't have enough time to get organized? Think again! These days, getting organized can be easy, thanks to podcasts. Not everyone has time to sit down and read a self-help organizing book, but with podcasts, even the busiest of busies can get some quick...
Where’s my library book? Is today P.E? I need my permission slip signed. Sound familiar? Getting out the door for school can feel like a marathon if you aren’t properly organized. The key to a smooth departure? The right kind of storage. Here’s a zone-by-zone look at...