Designate your nightstand as a clutter-free zone that’s a pleasure to wake up to. Limit yourself to a reasonable number of books. Set out a tray to hold change and …
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DECLUTTER ON A DIME
Shop pound stores for storage bins and baskets, then buy a bunch in the same colour. Displayed in multiples, inexpensive plastic or cloth bins look calm and organized – and they …
SAVE YOUR LINEN CLOSET
Is your linen closet overflowing? Pare down your stock to three towels and washcloths per person, two sets of sheets per bed, plus a set of each for guests.
RECIPE FOR ORGANISATION
Have a pile of cookbooks gathering dust? Scan and print the one or two recipes you use the most often, then donate the book. Same goes for recipes in magazines. …
KITCHEN ZONES
Create zones for kitchen tasks you do on a regular basis, such as making lunches or baking. Designate a shelf for everything you need for the job, including non-perishable foods …
11 THINGS PEOPLE WITH SPOTLESS HOUSES DO EVERY DAY
Let’s face it: No one wants to — or has time to — make a second job out of cleaning their home. And that’s okay. We polled home bloggers and other busy folks to …
SET CRITERIA
Decide the dividing line between “keep” and “toss” before you start sorting. For example, if you’re weeding through a lipstick collection, keep the ones you wear most often or are …