Pick one spot that you know needs attention: a junk drawer, underneath the kitchen sink, the hall closet, a bathroom shelf...We all have at least one area that could use some tender, loving organization. Remove everything from that spot, clean the surfaces, get rid of unnecessary items, and only put back what you really must keep. Group large items together, corral smaller items in baskets or boxes.
Take advantage of height and wall space. If possible, use hooks or wall-mounted holders to put often-used items within easy reach. My husband will confirm that I have an unusual attraction to baskets and shelves. I love looking at them in stores and pondering the possibilities.
It is a very powerful thing to take control of just ONE area in your home. It inspires you to tackle another area later, then another, and eventually to tame clutter and keep your home organized.
Here's a link to a site that has lots of creative tips for kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and more:
Here are a few high-priority, organized spots my home:
before after
Under my kitchen sink used to be a disorganized mess. So I put most of the cleaning products in the basement, the wraps and bags in a drawer, and installed a pull-out basket and carousel to keep the bottles I need in the kitchen easy to reach.
My baking sheets, lasagna pans, and cooling racks used to be crammed into one small lower cupboard. I had to get on my knees to actually see what was there. Now I have a large cupboard above my ovens with metal curved dividers from Ikea. Every item is visible and easy to reach.
In what areas have you had success with organization?
I wish I could organize! I would like my house so much better! I have shelves in the basement like yours that I don't utilize well. That may be the place to start. Thanks, Maria!
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