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Organize a pantry or food storage area

Having enough space in the kitchen is always a problem. It doesn’t matter how large or small your kitchen is, there never seems to be enough room. We can figure out some ways to make the most of what you have. The first thing you need to do is get motivated for this challenge. Take […]

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Organizing a playroom

Keeping a playroom straightened is usually harder than organizing almost any room in the home. Most playrooms are filled with a huge array of toys with little pieces and multiple parts. And, to make things even more challenging, most kids are not anxious to “tidy up” when they’re finished playing. But teaching kids when they […]

Your garage: how to organize it and what belongs there

Making the decision to organize your garage is a great first step, but it can be a daunting task. Lots of houses in the Baltimore area have garages. Depending upon the size of your garage and the amount of clutter, this job could easily take a couple days. If your garage is packed tightly with […]

Do I need to build a shed?

Building a shed can be handy for storing lawn and sports equipment, especially if you need easy access to the items. Several types of storage sheds are available, and they all have their good and bad points. Consider why you think you need the shed. Are you moving clutter out of your house to make […]

Organizing seasonal items

As the days get cooler, it is now time to start organizing your seasonal items and brace yourself for the cold months ahead. Clothing, yard equipment and outdoor furniture need to be moved into their cold weather homes to make way for your winter clothing and equipment. Inside Visit your closets and check each item […]

Surviving a home renovation – keeping organized despite the chaos

Once you make the decision to do a remodeling job or home renovation there are some things you can do to make the transition a smooth one. Take this opportunity to clear out some old clothing and make donations to Goodwill or your favorite charity. Save old towels and blankets as they may come in […]

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Tips and Tricks, May 2015: Decluttering Made Easy

Quote of the Month   “The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you have, the more free you are.” Mother Teresa I’ve never quoted Mother Teresa before but this quote caught my attention. Take into consideration the amount of time it takes to handle all your clothes, shoes, accessories, bulk food […]

Get a handle on boxes and bags of papers

Even though we are moving into an age where people attempt to go paperless, we seem to have a ton of paper around the house. Getting it sorted and organized seems like an endless task. Here are some tips on making the process easier. Sorting This part of the process is the most difficult. You […]

Thinking outside the shoe box

Choosing the right containers and organizing products can be frustrating. The best advice is to do your organizing first (sort like things together, purge the things you don’t need, decide where you will be storing your items) and then figure out what containers or other organizing solutions you might need. It is difficult to predict […]

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Park your car in your garage

For people who have a garage, it can often become more of a storage locker and less of a place to put their car. What is behind your garage door? People store everything from lawn maintenance supplies to clothing and toys in garages. Often times there is no room for the car. If this task […]