Home Organization Tips for an Efficient Space

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Living Room:

• Tidy up as you move. If you’re passing from room-to-room pick up articles as you go. Don’t leave toys laying around if you are passing the toy chest on your way out of the family room.
• A coat rack, key bin, and mail organizer will keep clutter to a minimum as soon as you walk in the door.
• Furniture with hidden storage is perfect for games, blankets, and movies.
• Keep things clean. Run a dust rag once a week or vacuum those odd areas every now and then. Tackling one task a week will help keep your living room in tip top shape.

Bedroom:

• Adding storage under the bed is a great spot for out of season clothes. Add wheels to the bottom of the drawers to create an east access storage area.
• Your clothes can take over your room very fast. Make edits to your wardrobe of items you have not worn in an extended period of time.
• If your drawers are a problem area, focus on drawer organizers. Make sure you measure your space before committing to your favorite.
• Pick an organization plan to follow when hanging your clothes, color coded, by style or by occasion. Whichever system you choose stick to it.

Playroom:

• Asking family members to buy tickets to the zoo or museums for special holidays rather than toys will help cut down on an overabundance of toys.
• Use clear bins so kids can see exactly what is inside and can easily find the right toy.
• Keep shelves and bins clearly labeled for easy clean up.
• Turn clean up time into a game or add a song to make transitions from one activity to another smooth.

Office:

• Think vertical! Add as many shelves to the wall as you can to make the most of your wall space.
• Go through your files at least once a month to cycle out old bills and junk files.
• Use a drawer divider to keep notepads readily available instead of being buried by other office supplies.
• Make a command center for yourself with bulletin boards and a calendar. This will make staying on top of bills much easier.

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