Metro You January 2010 : Page 37
CLUTTERCONTROL Jeanine Matlow Metro You Magazine Is there something lurking behind your closet doors? If it’s been some time since your last inspection, start with a clean slate. The best way to begin is with a few proven strategies that help you get organized and stay that way. As you may already know, organization is not a one-time deal. It’s a long-term commitment to finding a place for everything and keeping everything in its place. Closets can be challenging because they make it easy to conceal your stuff. The master bedroom is no exception, since clothing and accessories tend to accumulate rather quickly in a relatively short period of time. That is why it’s important to find ways to prevent your old habits from coming back. Keep a donation box in your closet for anything you try on that doesn’t make the cut. You can also invest in some quality hangers for a simple routine that’s hard to beat. Each time you wear something, put it on a new hanger at the end of the day. Anything left on the old hangers can go to your favorite charity. If your linen closet is busting at the seams, it may be time for some long overdue sorting. Sift through those old beach towels and blankets that have seen better days and get rid of anything you no longer need. You might free up enough space to give your closet a new purpose, such as a place to store toys or office supplies. Assess every closet in your home as you would an individual room, to make sure you are using every inch to its full potential. Before you head out to buy more storage containers, search your home for items that might serve the same purpose. Baskets keep stray papers at bay while metal tins help to corral pencils and pens. Shoeboxes come in handy for accessories like belts and scarves. If your hall closet is full, it may be hard to find room for extra coats when guests arrive. See if any bulky items, such as vacuums and brooms, might be better suited in another spot. Take advantage of vertical space with shelving for boots, shoes and other gear. Storage bins with labels make it easy to find seasonal items like hats and gloves. It makes sense to sort things by category into smaller more manageable sections. Who wants to search through a big bag of stuff when you can have a handful of boxes and bins for things that are hard to find? Besides, when you create a system that works for your ever-changing needs – be it a growing family or a home-based business – your daily efforts become far less time consuming. We all know it feels rewarding to have everything in order but there are other benefits too. You may be able to cash in on some of the things that were wedged inside your closets by having a garage sale or taking them to a consignment shop. Most importantly, when you donate unwanted items to charity, your efforts will go a long way toward helping others in need. Metro You 35 37
Clutter Control
Is there something lurking behind your closet doors? If it’s been some time since your last inspection, start with a clean slate.
The best way to begin is with a few proven strategies that help you get organized and stay that way. As you may already know, organization is not a one-time deal. It’s a long-term commitment to finding a place for everything and keeping everything in its place.
Closets can be challenging because they make it easy to conceal your stuff. The master bedroom is no exception, since clothing and accessories tend to accumulate rather quickly in a relatively short period of time. That is why it’s important to find ways to prevent your old habits from coming back.
Keep a donation box in your closet for anything you try on that doesn’t make the cut. You can also invest in some quality hangers for a simple routine that’s hard to beat. Each time you wear something, put it on a new hanger at the end of the day. Anything left on the old hangers can go to your favorite charity.
If your linen closet is busting at the seams, it may be time for some long overdue sorting.
Sift through those old beach towels and blankets that have seen better days and get rid of anything you no longer need. You might free up enough space to give your closet a new purpose, such as a place to store toys or office supplies. Assess every closet in your home as you would an individual room, to make sure you are using every inch to its full potential.
Before you head out to buy more storage containers, search your home for items that might serve the same purpose. Baskets keep stray papers at bay while metal tins help to corral pencils and pens. Shoeboxes come in handy for accessories like belts and scarves.
If your hall closet is full, it may be hard to find room for extra coats when guests arrive.
See if any bulky items, such as vacuums and brooms, might be better suited in another spot. Take advantage of vertical space with CLUTTER CONTROL shelving for boots, shoes and other gear.
Storage bins with labels make it easy to find seasonal items like hats and gloves.
It makes sense to sort things by category into smaller more manageable sections.
Who wants to search through a big bag of stuff when you can have a handful of boxes and bins for things that are hard to find?
Besides, when you create a system that works for your ever-changing needs – be it a growing family or a home-based business – your daily efforts become far less time consuming.
We all know it feels rewarding to have everything in order but there are other benefits too. You may be able to cash in on some of the things that were wedged inside your closets by having a garage sale or taking them to a consignment shop. Most importantly, when you donate unwanted items to charity, your efforts will go a long way toward helping others in need.
By Jeanine Matlow Metro You Magazine Is there something lurking behind your closet doors? If it’s been some time since your last inspection, start with a clean slate.
The best way to begin is with a few proven strategies that help you get organized and stay that way. As you may already know, organization is not a one-time deal. It’s a long-term commitment to finding a place for everything and keeping everything in its place.
Closets can be challenging because they make it easy to conceal your stuff. The master bedroom is no exception, since clothing and accessories tend to accumulate rather quickly in a relatively short period of time. That is why it’s important to find ways to prevent your old habits from coming back.
Keep a donation box in your closet for anything you try on that doesn’t make the cut. You can also invest in some quality hangers for a simple routine that’s hard to beat. Each time you wear something, put it on a new hanger at the end of the day. Anything left on the old hangers can go to your favorite charity.
If your linen closet is busting at the seams, it may be time for some long overdue sorting.
Sift through those old beach towels and blankets that have seen better days and get rid of anything you no longer need. You might free up enough space to give your closet a new purpose, such as a place to store toys or office supplies. Assess every closet in your home as you would an individual room, to make sure you are using every inch to its full potential.
Before you head out to buy more storage containers, search your home for items that might serve the same purpose. Baskets keep stray papers at bay while metal tins help to corral pencils and pens. Shoeboxes come in handy for accessories like belts and scarves.
If your hall closet is full, it may be hard to find room for extra coats when guests arrive.
See if any bulky items, such as vacuums and brooms, might be better suited in another spot. Take advantage of vertical space with shelving for boots, shoes and other gear.
Storage bins with labels make it easy to find seasonal items like hats and gloves.
It makes sense to sort things by category into smaller more manageable sections.
Who wants to search through a big bag of stuff when you can have a handful of boxes and bins for things that are hard to find?
Besides, when you create a system that works for your ever-changing needs – be it a growing family or a home-based business – your daily efforts become far less time consuming.
We all know it feels rewarding to have everything in order but there are other benefits too. You may be able to cash in on some of the things that were wedged inside your closets by having a garage sale or taking them to a consignment shop. Most importantly, when you donate unwanted items to charity, your efforts will go a long way toward helping others in need.
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