Recently I was reveiwing a fellow organizers information and found a great article on how to conquer clutter in small bits. I think this is a great article and I wanted to share it with you. It was written by Jackie Kleinschmidt on Everyday Organizing, LLC .
Conquering Clutter 10 Minutes at a Time
To help you [...]
Creating a family command center
Find a centralized location in your home, usually the entrance way or a corner in the kitchen, to create a family command center. This location will be the go to spot for your most important family needs. It should include the following:
Phone Lists - Keep an updated list of the family [...]
Tips for a Small Space
Go Vertical - Add a bookcase or open shelves to a wall to use all of the vertical storage in the room. Keep the shelf and containers light in color to keep the space feeling open and airy.
Color Code - Use boxes in a couple of colors for similar storage all [...]
ORGANIZING STRATEGY
What do a BIN, a BAG & a BOX all have in common?
They are the only 3 items you need to get started on your organizing project. By following the below steps in each room in your house, you will be well ahead of the curve for your spring cleaning and organizing projects.
1. [...]
To start the declutter process, begin with the storage areas. It is much easier to make decisions about things you haven’t used in a while and it will allow you to create space for new things as you declutter other areas in your home.
Often the garage becomes a dumping ground for things we don’t want, [...]