10 Tips for Organzing the Family Room 1. If your family likes to play board games, buy one of those ottomans that not only act as a foot stool, but also as a chest that you can store your games in. If you have lots of games and their boxes are falling apart, try removing the contents of each box and storing them in small plastic containers along with the game’s directions. Corral plastic bags in a basket or shoebox. Game boards can be folded and stacked together nearby. 2. Anytime you can use a piece of furniture for organizing, please use it. Possibly you have an oversized entertainment center or…
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7 Tips for Organizing Seasonal Items
7 Tips for Organzing Seasonal Items 1. Have a place for all your seasonal items. Purchase storage bins to put all the decorations in. Use a black marker or a labeling system to label the outside of the bins. It’s best to get clear bins so you can see through them, but if you have non-clear ones, label them well! Make sure the bins are stackable so they store easily. You can also purchase colored coded tops: red for Christmas, orange for Halloween, etc. 2. When you purchase the totes, most stores have specific ones for wreaths, ornaments and Christmas lights. Get rid of all the boxes of ornaments and put them…
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6 Tips for Organizing the Garage
A garage is a little different than most rooms as it is used for many things. Not only are you supposed to park your car in it; you have to have a place for tools, gardening supplies, kids sporting equipment and more. Some garages have the laundry room in there as well, which can create another entire area for organizing. A good thing to remember is to store everything according to frequency and use. If it’s use less frequently, store it towards the back. Things you access often, put towards the front. 1. Purchase a bike rack that hangs from the ceiling. This keeps the bikes in once place and…
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6 Tips for Organizing the Entryway
1. Add a nice rug. A rug is a simple way to decorate the entryway and keep dirt to a minimum, allowing family members and visitors a chance to clean off their shoes before entering the house. Having a place to sit down and remove shoes is a great investment for the family. A bench works well or a couple of chairs. 2. Have a place for each person to put their shoes when they take them off. Color-coded bins help younger children to know where their shoes belong. This central location can help for when children are looking for their shoes each morning. It is keep to keep the…
