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Just because it used to be a formal dining room or a coat closet doesn’t mean it has to stay that way if that’s not what your household needs. I’m pretty sure several people thought I was crazy when I said we were transforming the formal dining room of our 1950’s house into a home…
One Man’s Trash. How to Post Free Items Okay, time for some true confessions. We’ve had a pile of clunky, less than great stuff in our basement, waiting to be freecycled for a long time…I’m gonna say at least 6 months. It was the type of stuff that was just too bulky and in some…
Earlier this summer, we started re-visiting some of our favorite time management tips because let’s face it, summer or not, time is a precious resource and most of us never seem to have enough of it! As Peter Walsh points out in his book, Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?, everyone is busy and…
If you asked me what single organizing solution I use more of than anything else in my home, I’d easily be able to tell you it’s a simple clear shoe box. Yup, that’s it – not that exciting but oh-so-useful. This simple, versatile product pick can help you contain just about any small item you…
I love a good list. They help keep you on track when your brain can’t possibly be expected to do so. For me, this is especially true when I’m feeling overwhelmed with how much there is to do. Today, I came across two great lists from one of my favorite blogs, Unclutter.com. The first…
Binders can be a great way to organize the paper in your life. They’re especially great for stuff you need to reference fairly frequently. But let’s face it, there are binders and then there are binders. And there is definitely something to picking aesthetically pleasing organizing products. Not only does it make your space look…
When it comes to organizing, closets are always a hot topic. After all, we use this space several times a day, and a clean, organized closet is key to getting your day off to a good start. Given that, we wanted to share a product pick that will go a long way toward getting and…
As you might imagine, friends, family and clients are often asking us what our favorite organizing products are. After all, we know The Container Store inventory by heart and can put together Ikea furniture with our eyes closed. We’re always happy to share what we think works – or as I say “share the organizing…
The Art of Getting Family Members on Board If you live with other people, chances are you’ve experienced the difficulty of getting family members on board! The reality is, we all have different thresholds for household chaos and clutter. Some spouses and house-mates have very different thresholds, which can make things uncomfortable at times, to…
If you have family jewelry or special pieces from your childhood, keeping them safe and organized is key to being able to enjoy and share them. And we know that keeping DIY organizing projects short and simple is often key to getting them done. So here’s a simple solution for sorting out your family jewelry.…