To organize bathroom countertop clutter, purchase a plastic bin with a handle. Take the bin out when you are ready to use it, and put it back under the counter when you are finished with it.
Don't limit closet storage to hangers. Hang hooks on the door for frequently used items.
Save your kitchen countertop space for items you actually use on a daily basis.
Place a clock in each bathroom so there are no excuses for being late.
If you are out of space in your bathroom cabinets for towels, roll them up and display them in a decorative basket next to the shower or bathtub.
Keep a notepad in your office for supplies that need replenishing.
To encourage a cleaning spirit in children, place novelty basketball rings above anything you want your kids to discard: garbage cans, laundry baskets, etc.
Vacuum-sealed bags are awesome for saving space and storing clothes and bedding.
The goal of organizing isn't to make your home pristine, but rather to make your life more calm and functional.
Fill up your gas tank in the evening when your day is done and you don't have to worry about being late the next morning.
An easy and effective organizing system is the difference between a messy house and a comfortable home.
Have a plan before you run errands. Streamline your activities so you are not running all over town.
Designate drawers for similar items.
Keep all of your takeout menus in a Ziploc bag in the kitchen.
Use small jars to hold Q-Tips, cotton balls, and other essentials inside your bathroom vanity drawers.
Keep a notepad in the bathroom and note bathroom supplies that need replenishing. On grocery day, just grab the sheet and go.
Large woven or wooden baskets and ottomans stash clutter effectively and discretely. Just make sure they don't become "junk drawers."
If you have not found the missing sock by now, you're not going too. Discard orphan socks.
Old plastic shopping bags can be stored tin an empty Kleenex box until they are needed.
Designate a back-to-car zone by your entranceway for items that require returning to the trunk.
A well-lit wardrobe is easier to keep organized.
Buy 10 pairs of the same gym socks to minimize sorting.
Get a piggy bank or jar for the random coins found in the couch and household.
Use pillboxes to stash your earrings and rings when traveling.
Burn digital images to CD once a month so you'll never lose them if your computer crashes and to save memory space.
Plan a closet cleanout once per season. Less mess makes staying organized a lot easier.
