Feeling overwhelmed by clutter?
These handy tips will help get your home back in shape.
Abbey Lossing
Organizing, is there any topic that’s more REAL SIMPLE?We didn’t think so!
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These are some of our favorite ways to get your home and your life feeling and looking shipshape.
You’ll never waste time hunting for a matching set again!
it’s possible for you to even write “queen” or “king” on the ribbon.
Haley Cairo
Or store the set in one of the pillowcases.
Add Storage to Your Refrigerator
Yes, it comes with bins.
But put in more!
Christopher Testani
Set Up a To-Be-Dealt-With System
Keep a large, empty basket on hand during tidying sessions.
Hang a magnetic knife strip on the back of the door and let science do its thing.
Front-Load Your Favorites
This is especially true for youjunk drawer!
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Relegate lower-priority supplies to the back.
Having the basket directly on the door handle eliminates the option of forgetting anything and keeps the entryway clutter-free.
Be sure to place the basket near whichever door your family uses most often.
Adding a small chalkboard for written reminders can also help.
Start a note in your phone for items youre stocked up on to avoid unnecessary buying.
(Because any more than six cans of chickpeas at a given time means youve gone overboard.)
Repeat as needed to add more sections.
These things dont have to live together.
Store them in or near the rooms where youll use them to make your life easier.
Tip: Measure the shelves and drawers in question and bring those numbers with you.
