Tag: organization tips

You’re in the home stretch! Use these checklists to help you finish up your spring cleaning. Did you miss the earlier parts of our series? Get checklists for spring cleaning kitchens and mudrooms, common areas and bathrooms, and bedrooms and kid clutter! Home office Declutter the desk. If you have a buildup of paperwork, set…

It’s tempting to let spring cleaning stall out once you get to the more personal parts of the home, like bedrooms and playrooms. Keep your momentum with these checklists! Did you miss the earlier parts of our series? Get checklists for spring cleaning kitchens and mudrooms, and common areas and bathrooms. Bedrooms Open the windows…

‘Tis the season for a clean sweep! Tackle your spring cleaning chores with our series of handy checklists. Did you miss Part 1 (kitchens and mudrooms)? It’s here! » Common areas (living room, great room, media room, dining room, etc.) Open the windows to let fresh air in and cleaning fumes out. Set aside a box,…

Spring cleaning can seem like an overwhelming task. Use our series of room-by-room checklists to help you plan and track your progress! Kitchen Open the windows to let fresh air in and cleaning fumes out. Declutter. Clean and store (or get rid of) any kitchen gadgets or cookware you don’t use regularly. Check water bottles,…

Is using your laundry room more of a chore than the laundry itself? Whether you’ve got a spacious laundry room with a view or a cozy closet, organization is essential. Here’s a step-by-step guide for creating a more comfortable, workable space. 1. Purge! Pull everything out of cabinets and off shelves. Discard things you don’t…

Decorating or redecorating a home office? Make it comfortable, stylish and welcoming with these 6 simple organization and style tips: 1. Plan around your windows. It’s nice to have a sunny office, but you don’t want a glare on your computer when you’re sending an email. Before you arrange the furniture, consider the windows—and angle your…

  6:00 a.m.: you hit snooze. 6:15 a.m.: shower.  7:00 a.m.: bagel and the morning news.  7:30 a.m.: in pursuit of your favorite belt, you’re toppled by a tower of sweaters.  7:40 a.m.: you spend 10 minutes looking for your other brown shoe.  Familiar scenario? Ironing the snags out of your morning routine is easier…

When you first move into a new home, the garage is a wide open space full of potential, but it doesn’t often stay that way for long. If you’re having trouble finding a parking space in your own garage, it may be time to kick the clutter to the curb. Give your cars some breathing…

Can’t find your favorite pair of pumps? Daunted by the giant pile of papers in the back? Or just trying to make a little more space? Whatever your closet challenges, it’s time to tame the turmoil and de-stress your closet space with our 8 closet organization ideas: 1. Be merciless. That yoga mat you haven’t…