Free Standing Shoe Racks
August 14, 2012
For those that are moving into a new apartment, it is smart to be prepared for organization. Sure, when you left your old place you parted with a lot of excess stuff and you are living lean. But all it takes is a few months of settling into a new apartment without an organization plan, and suddenly you are wallowing in a pile of laundry, shoes, and knick-knacks.
There are a few things someone moving into a new apartment can do to be organized from the get go. Just adding a few organizational items can make a huge difference in the appearance and order of a home.
The first place you should plan to organize when moving into a new home is the entryway. Usually when we come home, we plop the mail on the first flat surface we find. After a few days of this, the pile becomes huge, bills are lost or thrown away, and you end up getting the cable shut off. Instead, use a mail organizer on a small end table to give your entryway an organized touch.
Floor to Ceiling Shoe Rack – 36 Pairs
A second huge culprit in messing up a new apartment is the accumulation of shoes in the entryway or hall closet. As you live in an apartment, this can become a creeping problem – at first it’s just a few shoes, but slowly you find it more convenient to keep the slippers in the hall… then it’s the sandals… then your dress shoes. Instead of allowing this creeping clutter to occur, add a Floor to Ceiling Shoe Rack – 36 Pairs to the closet. A shoe rack like this is perfect because shoes are stored on separate levels, making it easy to find exactly the shoe you are looking for.
Another great storage idea is to get a two or three bin laundry hamper. Having your laundry pre-sorted will save you hours of frustration. Another great laundry organization idea for those that live in apartments without washers and dryers (and therefore have to carry laundry a distance) is to look into a laundry caddy. They are great because you can load all your laundry, soap and hangers onto one caddy.
There are many other organizational ideas for those moving into new apartments or homes, and they all will help make your home more livable. Though they may seem like menial things to do, they will definitely pay off in the long-run.
Back-to-School: Utilizing Door Storage
August 9, 2012
On average, a standard double occupancy dorm room is about 12 feet by 19 feet, equaling 228 square feet. When dealing with such a small amount of space, making the most of vertical storage is the best way to store items without causing floor space clutter. Using a door as vertical storage space is very convenient, because many of the options that are available require no hardware or installation. The storage unit will usually have attached hooks that rest atop the door, providing support for whatever items you are organizing. Here are some ideas on how to utilize your dorm room door as storage space:
- Use your door as a place to hang all of your bulky coats and jackets with something like the OXO Good Grips Over the Door Hook Rack. This storage solution comes with six hooks with slip resistant tips to prevent your items from falling onto the floor. Considering most dorm closets are about three feet wide, hanging your coats on an over the door rack will surely free up valuable closet space.
- If more general clothing space is what you need, use something like the Over the Door Closet Valet. This item can hold up to 35 pounds and has ridged side bars to hold extra hangers. Only need part-time clothing storage? Another option would be the Over the Door InstaHANGER. This item can instantly provide 12 inches of hanging space, holding up to 25 pounds. When not in use, this item collapses flat and can be easily stored away for future use.
- If you or your roommate loves shoes and cannot live without having many pairs on hand, it would be wise investing in a product like the 36 Pair Over the Door Shoe Rack. Constructed of white steel tubing, this shoe rack requires no tools for assembly and can hold multiple varieties of shoes from high heels to tennis shoes.
- Sports caps are an ever popular accessory that can pile up quickly. If you or your roommate are avid sports cap collectors, the Perfect Curve Cap Rack will solve all of your storage problems. The cap rack displays all caps facing forward so logos are easily visible and can hold up to 36 caps.
21 Tips To Help Kids Become Clutter Busters
August 7, 2012
(These tips can help adults, too)
1. Cleaning their rooms involves making decisions. The more you help to simplify the room, the easier the cleaning and the decision-making becomes.
2. Check out books from the library, and buy only the ones your children really love. Why spend money on books they’ll never read? Continue Reading