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5 Important Tips To Home Organization
By Leslie Gerard
When it comes to home organization, everything has it’s
place. It’s so easy to fall victim to a house full of
clutter, but you can start to correct the problem with a
few simple tips. Specifically, below are five ways to
organize your home and kiss the clutter goodbye:
Label your stuff. If you are like most people, you store your
seasonal clothes in a storage tub or space saving bag.
Whichever method you choose, labeling your storage unit
will allow you to quickly find what you are looking for.
Some may choose to store their clothes, while others may
store linens, bedding and other large items for later
use. Proper labeling will allow you to identify the
items without actually having to go through your entire
storage area.
Use clear storage units when possible. By using clear storage units,
you will be able to quickly find your favorite pair of
shoes, winter coat or other item. If you use opaque
storage, or that which cannot be seen through, you will
have to rely solely on your labeling system to get you
to the right area. Even then, it may take some time to
sort through each individual piece of clothing or
bedding before you find the item you’re looking for. By
incorporating a labeling system on the outside of clear
storage units, you truly are getting the best of both
worlds.
Coffee mugs make great storage. If you are someone who tends to have
pens and pencils lying around, but you can never
seemingly find the one that you’re looking for, storing
them in a coffee mug may be a wise idea. This will work
for you in a home office setting, or on your living
room’s coffee table. Additionally, this is also a great
place to store paper clips for easy access.
Make a donation. One of the best ways that you can get organized and
still do something great for others is to donate some of
your unwanted items to a local non-profit thrift store.
Any item of value that you no longer need or want,
including household items and/or clothing, may make a
wonderful find for someone else and, additionally, it
will be helping an important cause.
Invest in a paper shredder. If you are like most people, you have
read or heard about incidents involving identity theft.
These days, it’s not a wise idea to simply toss out your
old bills, bank statements, cancelled checks and/or
invitations to apply for credit. Instead, invest in a
confetti-cut paper shredder and get rid of your clutter
in a way that won’t allow an unscrupulous crook to get
your private information.
About the Author: Leslie is a huge fan of the Sci-Fi show
Ghost Hunters, loves to cook and probably spends too
much time scouring the internet looking for
free recipes to experiment with.
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