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5 Important Tips to Home Organization
by Leslie Gerard
Description: Basic tips for keeping your home organized and clutter free.
When it comes to home organization, everything has its 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.
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