Tag: organization tips

  • Get Our Back-to-School Checklist

    School is almost back in session. Are you prepared for the year ahead? If you answered no, don’t worry! We’re sharing a back to school checklist that will help ensure your star student starts the year off on the right foot—and your sanity remains intact! Read on for tips on scheduling, meal planning, homework help and more!

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  • Tips for Creating & Placing Garage Sale Signs

    Even in this age of GPS and Google Maps, signs are a valuable part of your garage sale advertising mix. They can draw in casual, impulse shoppers as well help ad respondents find you. Here are some tips for choosing and placing your signs.

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  • How to Write a Garage Sale Ad (and Where to Post It Online)

    Staging your house to sell? Cutting the clutter before a move? Just looking for a little more breathing room in your closets? If so, a garage sale could be a Saturday morning well spent! Read on for tips on how to write a garage sale ad and where you can post it online.

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  • New Home Features to Improve Organized Living

    Maintain your New Year’s resolution to “get more organized” by choosing a new home that is designed to help you succeed. Richmond American’s homes offer an array of exciting design options that can help reduce the amount of time you spend on various tasks while making it easier and more convenient to get them done.

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  • Clear the Clutter with 5 Quick Wins

    The new year is here and you’re ready for a fresh start. What better way to reset than to clear the clutter from your home? The prospect of decluttering your entire home might seem a bit overwhelming, especially if it’s been a while since you last attempted such a feat. So, start off small by focusing on a few key areas that tend to accumulate unnecessary stuff. After you tackle these challenging spaces, organizing the remainder of your abode will likely seem less daunting. Read more.

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  • The Best Home Organization Resources

    The new year is finally here, and you know what that means. It’s time to get organized! And what better place to start than in your home? If you’ve mustered up the motivation to take charge of your living spaces, but aren’t quite sure how to begin, not to worry. We have you—and your clutter—completely covered! The following home organization resources can help you transform your abode from messy to meticulous in mere days.

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  • How to Set up a Homework Station for Kids

    Want to set your kids up for academic success this school year? A homework station can help! Follow these simple steps to create a dedicated homework area that’s so inviting, they’ll actually look forward to their next assignment! Choose a location. It can be tough to concentrate in noisy, heavily trafficked areas, so your kitchen […]

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  • Protecting Your Floors During the Holidays

    The holiday season is in full swing, which for many means hosting houseguests, dinner parties and end-of-the-year celebrations. But with the joys of entertaining comes increased foot traffic and greater risk of damage to your home’s flooring. How can you help protect your carpet, tile and hardwoods from spills, stains, scratches and other holiday havoc? […]

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  • 8 Ways to Winterize Your Home

    When the summer air begins to cool down, it’s time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Winterizing can keep your home running efficiently and save on heating costs. Get started today with these helpful tips: 1. Service your furnace. Leaky ducts and vents are big energy drainers. Have your furnace serviced by a […]

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  • Back-to-School Organizing Tips

    The lazy days of summer are winding down, and school bells are once again ringing. Following are five back-to-school organizing tips to streamline your routine and help ensure a smooth start to the school year—for you and your star students! Pre-pack snacks and lunches. Meal prep can be incredibly stressful—especially when it’s left to the […]

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  • 9 Kitchen Organization Tips

    The kitchen: it’s the heart of your home and your family’s favorite gathering place, but it’s also the room that seems to collect clutter like no other. From drawers overflowing with flatware to counters covered with supplies, kitchens can present plenty of problems when it comes to keeping clean. Never fear—with these imaginative tips and […]

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  • Travel Tips: What’s in Your Suitcase?

    In order to appreciate life in your new home, you may need to get away on occasion. While traveling can be a lot of fun, planning for a trip can be stressful. These packing guidelines can help ease the stress of deciding what to bring with you on vacation. Make a List Staring into your […]

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