Tag: organization tips

  • Spring Cleaning: Tackle the Garage

    Spring is a popular time for cleaning drawers, closets and shelves. Expanding spring cleaning to include the garage is simple with these tips. Purge. Giving away possessions can be difficult. Luckily, items stored in the garage generally have less sentimental value than objects in the rest of the home. It can be helpful to decide…

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  • Pet-proofing your home

    So you want a furry bundle of joy but have doubts whether your home is suited for the task? We’re here to lend a helping paw. Use the following checklist to sniff out potential hazards and raise the woof on pet home safety. While it may not cover every danger, we’re pawsitive it’ll set you…

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  • Organizing Ideas for Kids’ Rooms

    Ask most parents and they’ll tell you that having kids has enriched their lives in countless ways. But if there’s one common cause for complaint, it’s the clutter that tends to accompany children from infancy well into the teenage years. There’s no getting around it—kids require stuff. And unfortunately, cleaning up after themselves isn’t typically…

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  • Organization Tips for Back to School

    As the summer begins to fade, it’s time to start looking forward to heading back to school. While the start of the school year is an exciting time characterized by new classes and school supplies, it can also mean organizational chaos. Backpacks get dumped on the kitchen counter, sports bags block the door to the…

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  • Backpack Roundup

    The new school year is almost here and the hunt has begun for the season’s hottest gear! Sure, your star student needs to stock up on pens, pencils and notebooks. But today we’re focusing on the ultimate statement piece: the backpack. What better way is there for your son or daughter to express his or…

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  • Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

    Spring is synonymous with fresh air, fragrant flowers and frosty pitchers of pink lemonade, enjoyed on the front porch, of course. It’s also associated with cleaning and organizing the home. Want to rid your cherished abode of the last vestiges of winter? Here’s a handy spring home maintenance checklist to help you organize and revitalize…

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  • Laundry Room Organization Tips

    The laundry room… If you aren’t careful, it can easily become a catchall for mail, spare change, backpacks, keys, coats, shoes and all other manner of clutter. And having to spend time separating your lights from your darks in a crowded, chaotic space can make caring for your clothing seem like an even greater chore!…

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  • Lunch Box Roundup

    School’s just around the corner, and it’s time, once again, to gather the gear your child(ren) will need for a fun and productive year. But we’re not here to talk paper, pencils and protractors. Today, we’re focusing exclusively on one of the season’s hottest educational accessories, arguably second only to the backpack: the lunch box.…

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  • 7 Design Refresh Ideas for Spring

    As the days grow longer and flowers bloom again, you can just feel the excitement in the air. Spring is here! This year, why not make a special point to bring the freshness of the season into your home? Whether you’ve just moved in or have been in your place for years, consider these seven…

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  • Strategies to Keep Your House Clean When Selling

    Many potential homebuyers have a tough time seeing past dust and disarray. Can you blame them? But living in your home and keeping it buyer-ready at all times can be rather daunting. Before you schedule your first showing, it’s a good idea to: Declutter and depersonalize. It may be difficult for prospective buyers to envision themselves…

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  • 7 Pinners for Homeowners to Follow

    Pinterest can be a great place to get ideas about home decorating, entertaining, organized living and many other ways to enjoy life in and around your home. But, the experience is only as good as the people you choose to follow. If you’re new to Pinterest—or just looking to inject some domestic genius into your…

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  • Getting Organized for 2015

    January is the time to get organized! From taking down holiday decorations, to beginning new year’s resolutions, there’s never a better time to start fresh. Ready to try a new strategy for corralling the clutter and staying on task? Check out these exciting products. Front door shoe organization Tired of tripping on shoes at the…

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