Printed Photos Do you still order printed photographs? If so, are the prints piled up and stashed away in cabinets, drawers, and boxes throughout your home or are they organized for easy retrieval when you want to look through them? If you’ve been frustrated by not being able to find a specific photo when you need… Continue reading Week 18
Category: 2016 Home Organizing Challenge
Week 17
Light Bulbs What do you do when a light bulb burns out in your house? Do you keep spare bulbs around and quickly replace it, or do you have to make a trip to the store to purchase bulbs individually as you need them? Since many modern light fixtures have multiple bulbs, you might find… Continue reading Week 17
Week 16
Recycling Station Earth Day is this Friday, April 22nd, so let’s turn our focus this week to creating a recycling station for your home! Many communities now offer curbside recycling, which has increased recycling awareness and participation. However, lack of a sustainable system for collecting, sorting, and disposing of household waste can cause a major… Continue reading Week 16
Week 15
Medicine Cabinet When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? I’m sure many of you have been doing some spring cleaning around your home, but this very important spot is often overlooked. You could find yourself in big trouble if your medicine cabinet is full of expired medicines or it is not… Continue reading Week 15
Week 14
Tax Paperwork Tax season is in full swing! Have you filed your taxes? If not, have you filed for an extension? This year’s Federal tax return is not due until Monday, April 18th. Even with three extra days, many people are finding themselves scrambling to locate all the documentation needed so they, or their accountant,… Continue reading Week 14
Week 13
Shoes & Accessories If I asked you how many pairs of shoes you have, could you give me an accurate count? Do you find yourself wearing the same pieces of jewelry every day while the others just sit there collecting dust? The truth is, we love shoes and accessories! But our collections can quickly become… Continue reading Week 13
Week 12
Wardrobe Did you know the average person wears 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time? That’s right, most of the clothes taking up prime real estate in your closet and dresser aren’t even worn on a regular basis! This week we are focusing on clearing out some of that clutter and simplifying your wardrobe… Continue reading Week 12
Week 11
Laundry Do you ever feel like laundry is taking over your home and your time? Whether you are single, have a large family with young children, or are empty nesters, you can probably relate to the constant laundry battle. If you’ve already mastered your laundry process, congratulations! Pick a different spot to focus on this… Continue reading Week 11
Week 10
Entryway/Foyer Has your entryway become a dumping ground? Do you love the thought of never tripping over one more shoe, backpack, or jacket when you walk in your front door? You can take control of your entryway and make it the welcoming space it deserves to be by simply spending 15 minutes each day of… Continue reading Week 10
Week 9
Donation Stations Do you have an exit strategy for things you no longer love, want, or need in your home? Do you find yourself making piles of old, unwanted items throughout your house because you don’t have the time to deal with them right now? Are you tired of constantly sorting through kids’ clothes and… Continue reading Week 9