When you first move into your home it seems like you have so much space. You quickly set everything up but there’s always the inevitable box of “things” lurking in your basement or garage. Not to mention that one junk drawer, and there’s the cabinet in the laundry room. Well let’s just say things don’t stay as organized as they once were and as time passes you accumulate more and more things.
Home organization is a step-by-step process. It will take more than a day or even a week to get everything to a manageable level, but once you do staying organized is an easier task. Using tools like a web photo album can help you remember what is where – especially if you have a lot of things or a big home.
1. Start with the Busy Areas. The two most used rooms in the house are typically the living room and kitchen. This is where everything gets dropped on the counters or furniture or shoved in the closet. Before you move on to less used rooms, concentrate on getting these areas in order first.
2. Use Containers and Storage Spaces. You’ll need to invest some money on the right tools to organize. There are hundreds of options on the market for storage boxes, organizing racks, and cabinets. For any boxes you plan to store in your garage, basement or attic – namely things that aren’t used that much – make a unique mark on the box and photograph it. You’ll also want to snap a picture of what is in the box and finally where you place it. Upload these images to your web photo album. Create a different album for each box and use labels for the items. The next time you’re looking for something access your albums and search for the item by name. You’ll be able to see what the box looks like and where you put it. No more rifling through boxes!
3. Divide and Conquer. Get out the bags! Sort through everything you find and place in a pile labeled: KEEP, THROW AWAY, or GIVE AWAY. Items that will stay in that room are to keep. Things that you don’t need like loose scraps of paper or garbage can be thrown away. Clothes or furniture still in good condition can be donated.
4. Use the Space You have. You know that space above your kitchen cupboards? Store extra containers or rarely used appliances there. Storage bins that slide under the bed are good for storing out of season clothes or shoes. There are plenty of ways to add storage to your garage. Take an inventory of all the space you have and think of the best ways to use it.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. By taking time and using organizing tools you can turn your house around in no time. However, once you’ve done it once the upkeep is much less stressful than fighting the daily mess!
Home organization is a step-by-step process. It will take more than a day or even a week to get everything to a manageable level, but once you do staying organized is an easier task. Using tools like a web photo album can help you remember what is where – especially if you have a lot of things or a big home.
1. Start with the Busy Areas. The two most used rooms in the house are typically the living room and kitchen. This is where everything gets dropped on the counters or furniture or shoved in the closet. Before you move on to less used rooms, concentrate on getting these areas in order first.
2. Use Containers and Storage Spaces. You’ll need to invest some money on the right tools to organize. There are hundreds of options on the market for storage boxes, organizing racks, and cabinets. For any boxes you plan to store in your garage, basement or attic – namely things that aren’t used that much – make a unique mark on the box and photograph it. You’ll also want to snap a picture of what is in the box and finally where you place it. Upload these images to your web photo album. Create a different album for each box and use labels for the items. The next time you’re looking for something access your albums and search for the item by name. You’ll be able to see what the box looks like and where you put it. No more rifling through boxes!
3. Divide and Conquer. Get out the bags! Sort through everything you find and place in a pile labeled: KEEP, THROW AWAY, or GIVE AWAY. Items that will stay in that room are to keep. Things that you don’t need like loose scraps of paper or garbage can be thrown away. Clothes or furniture still in good condition can be donated.
4. Use the Space You have. You know that space above your kitchen cupboards? Store extra containers or rarely used appliances there. Storage bins that slide under the bed are good for storing out of season clothes or shoes. There are plenty of ways to add storage to your garage. Take an inventory of all the space you have and think of the best ways to use it.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. By taking time and using organizing tools you can turn your house around in no time. However, once you’ve done it once the upkeep is much less stressful than fighting the daily mess!
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