Having good home organization tools in place is a huge part of what makes my household run smoothly. When clutter or messiness takes over the house, nothing seems to go right. Is that how it is in your home? Maybe you’re hoping to create a little more organization in your house with some new organization techniques.
Don’t rush to the nearest home organization store the next time you decide to organize all or part of your home. There’s no need to spend an exorbitant amount of money to make your home organized and attractive. With a little hard work, some creativity, and frugality (always!) you can keep the clutter at bay.
Purge the things you don’t need. De-cluttering your home is one of the most powerful things you can do to help you get it organized, and it doesn’t cost a dime. Clearing out the things you don’t use or want anymore will allow you to see and use the things you do want. Throw away things that aren’t useful to anyone. Sell things that others might want, and donate whatever is left.
Sort and display things where you can see them. Many of my unnecessary purchases have been caused by my inability to determine what I need. For instance, as a crafter, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve bought a new bottle of craft glue simply because I wasn’t sure if I had any at home. Create attractive (and free) displays from your collections or supplies by sorting them and arranging them in groups together.
Use items you already have for storage. Ordinary items like glass jars and shoe boxes are like gold when it comes to home organization. Soak the labels off glass jars to create great display storage. Small items like paper clips, buttons, ribbon scraps, and even kitchen utensils can be attractively arranged within these stylish, classic containers. Shoe boxes fill in nicely for larger storage or storage that isn’t as attractive. You can always cover the boxes with fabric or paper to help them coordinate with your room’s décor.
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Shoe boxes are awesome! I never throw them away when I buy new shoes or boots. They are perfect for storing just about anything!
If you simply must buy some things to organize your home, the dollar store is a great place to look. They have baskets and containers galore!
I would keep the expenditures on home organization to a minimum. Why buy more stuff to organize the stuff you have?
To me, that just encourages you to keep it longer.
When I got organized, I bought one small filing cabinet for my bills, paperwork, etc.
Then I started a system for my “stuff”. I go thru every closet in the house every 4-6 months. If it hasn’t been used since the last time I went thru it (besdies seasonal items) then it goes to Goodwill.
I love the jar idea! I could even find jars at thrift stores for like 50 cents and decorate my apartment better with all my crap.
I do use shoe boxes, they are very handy to keep letters.