Organizing Tips

Get simple organizing tips to declutter your space, maximize storage and keep your home running smoothly.

Multi-purpose Homes: How To Create A Living Space That Serves As An Office, Playground, Gym and More

The way we use our homes and the roles that a house must fulfill change over time, as society itself changes. Those changes are usually subtle, and it takes plenty of time until new trends become generalized. For example, we now live in much larger houses than in the past, but this shift in housing size happened over decades – in 2019, the median size of a newly built home was over 2,300 square feet, according to the US Census, almost 1,000 square feet more than the median home in 1973.

Setting Up A Kids Playroom At Home (Plus Some Great Toy Storage Ideas)

Children are often at the center of attention when organizing space at home, and many parents think about setting up a playroom. Kids generally need a fun and versatile space where they can play, keep their toys, be active, develop their skills and imagination, and also have a cozy spot to relax. Naturally, school-aged children also need a dedicated space for reading and doing homework. Fitting all this into a home or apartment is challenging, but with careful planning, effective storage solutions, and a bit of inspiration, you can create the perfect playroom to nurture your child’s creativity and well-being.

Capsule Wardrobe Guide: 10 Declutter Tips That Actually Work

Keeping tidy is no easy task – even more so when talking about our closets. But a cluttered closet comes with a wide range of problems none of us want, from permanently feeling like you have nothing to wear to being overwhelmed. Next, we’re looking at 10 closet decluttering tips that actually work.

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How Big Of A Storage Unit Do I Need For A 1-Bed Apartment?

Packing up your stuff and moving out is an easier chore for residents of one-bedroom apartments than it is for those living in large homes. Even so, a bit of preparation is still needed, and a self storage unit helps you throughout the moving process.

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Finding Storage For 10 Hard-To-Store Items When You Have A Tiny Home

Many people find themselves short of space at home, particularly if they share it with family or have had to downsize. And while some things are easy to store around the house, and everybody knows where to find them, you might find that other items are more difficult to place, perhaps because they are eyesores or are very large. For these, renting a unit in a self storage facility can be a good option.

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10 Effective Tips And Tricks that Will Help You Successfully Move Your 4-bedroom House Into Self Storage

Whether you’ve been using self storage for a while or you’re a first-time user, packing up your 4-bedroom while selling your home might feel like an overwhelming task. However, you can simplify this process if you plan everything in advance. Here are some steps you can take to successfully move the contents of your 4-bedroom house in self storage:

Top 10 Multi-Purpose Kitchen Appliances And Utensils Perfect For Small Spaces

Cooking in a small kitchen can be a challenge — however, you can save a lot of space and streamline the cooking process by choosing multi-purpose kitchen appliances and utensils. One of the main reasons why storage space in our kitchen cabinets and our countertops never seems to be enough is we often feel compelled to purchase new and shiny appliances and utensils that we end up hardly ever using.

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Storage Unit Lock Guide: What to Choose and What to Avoid

Renting a self storage unit is the right answer for plenty of organizational issues. Whether we’re talking about seasonal storage, downsizing, moving houses, collecting, remodeling or simply making more room in your home, chances are you’ll need to store your belongings in a storage unit at some point in your life. When you choose your storage facility, the most important thing you should think about is the security of your belongings, which is why choosing a quality lock is essential. To help you pick the best lock that meets all your needs, we compiled the following guide that will walk you through all the steps you should take to ensure your items’ safety:

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9 Ways To Whip Your Fridge Back Into Shape

A well-organized fridge is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, but most people agree keeping it that way seems disheartening at best. You’re not sure where that chunk of Gruyère lies, right? You might have to push the broccoli and the carrots and, let’s face it, the package of Velveeta before you can reach your desired food item. The quest for fridge tidiness isn’t lost whether it’s a smart appliance or not if you follow a few simple rules that will make you want to open your fridge and easily see its contents.

How To Repurpose Sentimental Items

Keeping a decluttered, well-organized home is a goal that most people strive for. Regularly going through your belongings and purging those you’re not using anymore is the best way to keep clutter under control in your home. However, some things are harder to let go than others — particularly those that have a sentimental value for their owners.

How To Organize A Small Kitchen In 8 Easy Steps

Learning how to organize a small kitchen is truly an art form. The kitchen is often the heart of a home — a space where family, friends, and roommates gather to cook, share food, laugh, and connect. But not every kitchen offers the luxury of space, especially in apartments or older homes.

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Get Your Nursery Ready With These 7 Adorable Yet Practical Storage Ideas

Decorating the nursery is one of the most fun and exciting parts of the beginning of parenthood. Of course, we’re all thinking of those beautiful antique rocking chairs and plenty of adorable plushies scattered on the floor, but once the baby arrives, functionality overcomes aesthetics by far. However, with a couple of next-level organizational skills and some imagination, you can easily set up a functional but cute room for your little bundle of joy. Keep reading for seven ingenious storage and organization tips for your nursery: