Few rooms in the house have more uses than the kitchen. It’s the room where you prepare food, reheat food, wash dishes, and store an incomparable amount of things – from fine china to food supplies to the assortment of rarely-used appliances on top of the fridge. Manage it all with some smart organization. One …
Garden Preparation
April 16, 2012After spending the winter cooped up inside, it can be exciting when the weather warms up. For many people, spring is the time you get to plan your garden. For the best results you’ll want to start early in the season – if you find seeds you want in a seed catalog, you’ll need to …
Board Game Management
April 9, 2012Over time, the boxes for board games get stepped on, shoved together, and compressed on the shelf. That’s if the game has a box to begin with – all too often checkers, dominos or poker chips end up sitting out on the shelf in ugly plastic bags. If your game boxes are disintegrating, try getting …
Get Out Of The Coop
April 3, 2012By the time spring arrives, many of us are ready to crawl out of our skin. As much as we love winter, it doesn’t take long to start feeling cooped up. Spring is our chance to get out and do something. That usually means creating something wonderful in our yards. I grew up with a …
The War On Clutter – Spring Clear-Out
March 27, 2012It can be hard to throw things away. All too often, we overestimate the value of our belongings – based on how long we’ve had it, how much we paid for it, and specific memories associated with it. But as time goes on, even the most useful items wear out or become outdated, and changing …
Organizing Tax Documents
March 23, 2012During tax season most of us will spend some time digging through our filing cabinets. Most likely, there will be all sorts of documents from past tax years – medical bills, W2s, interest statements, and, frankly, some things that we’re not sure why we’re keeping. This tax season, go through your old documents and throw …
Keeping Canned Goods
February 27, 2012Organize your canned goods by type. Keep a space for fruit, a space for vegetables, a space for soups and so on. The trick is keeping your cans visible. Store your cans in rows so you always know that what’s in the can in front is the same thing that’s in the can behind. Another …
Controlling Your Keys
February 20, 2012Keys have a way of wandering off and getting themselves lost in a hurry. Luckily, there are several great solutions. Key hangers and hooks are available in a variety of styles. A decorative bowl or small basket is a great place to keep keys. If you have several sets of keys, such as backup sets …
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
February 9, 2012The beginning of a new year is always busy. Adding a holiday to your already hectic schedule can add extra stress. Have no fear, we have a great gift guide to assist you in picking out the perfect gift for your Valentine. For the holiday of LOVE give your sweetheart something with style. Check out …
3 Steps to Clearing Office Clutter
February 9, 2012It’s that time of year again, where resolutions have hopefully been started or implemented, and we’re ready to move forward! But before we do, it’s a great idea to do some pre-spring cleaning. Why wait for later to clear out the clutter? After all, a big spring cleaning can be a daunting endeavor. As with …
Entryway Shoe Storage
February 8, 2012Keep shoes on a mat or on a movable supporting rack so that the floor underneath can be cleaned regularly. Place mats inside the entry closet under the coats. If you have no closet, use attractive wooden or metal shoe racks or a decorative wicker basket to hold shoes and boots. Make sure your shoe …
Organizing the Forgotten Corners
January 20, 2012Here’s an interesting observation – the less time you spend interacting with a space, the more likely it is to become cluttered. In places like the linen closet and the recesses of your silverware drawer, you get in, find what you’re looking for, and get out. Because they’re not on display to the world, it’s …
GO Tip: Organize Your Outing Essentials
January 6, 2012If you’ve ever had your keys bounce in your pocket as you’re jogging, you understand how irritating it can be to cart your belongings around as you exercise. As you plan your forays into the outdoors, whether hiking, biking, or taking a nature walk, plan on places for your essentials. You can leave the bulky …
GO Tip: Organize Your Coffee Table
January 5, 2012When it comes to coffee tables, less is more. Select no more than three items to have on the table, possibly two if you choose a large art book. And if you’re looking to protect your table without nagging your guests, these fun chalkboard coasters encourage them to make their own coaster art, and they …
GO Tip: Organize Your Closet
January 3, 2012Do you wish your closet could be like a department store, with clothing sorted by size and owner? These smart clothing dividers give you a tasteful way to organize your closet. Consider separating your clothes by categories, such as dressy vs. casual, warm vs. cold weather, etc. You can also add two-tiered organizers for shoes, …
