How to Reduce Clutter from Too Many Kids’ Toys
Once you have children, you can reasonably expect that distant relatives and acquaintances who don't give you anything for your birthday or Christmas will send your new child a toy, a stuffed animal, or something else your son or daughter doesn't really need. You'll...
4 Book Storage Solutions for Small Spaces
Whether you want to hide your books or display them proudly, you have many good options. Here are some suggestions for how to hide books in stylish multi-functional furniture, display them with your other favorite decor pieces, or store them on your walls or any open space.
Important Papers and Records to Keep When Decluttering
There are many records that are going digital, but there is still a lot of paper clutter that people have to deal with in their lives. Knowing what types of records you should keep in physical form is a difficult decision for many people due to the hassle you could...
How to Bring the Basics of Feng Shui into Your Home
Feng shui is a Chinese frame of mind for organizing and arranging one's environment in such a way as to best promote the flow of chi, or positive energy. There are a wide range of principles from feng shui that can be used to improve your living experience in a small...
6 Best Herbs for Container Gardening
For anyone who does not have a permanent backyard, it can be difficult to find ways to garden without the luxury of large amounts of land. However, there are a surprising number of herbs that can be grown successfully in small containers on balconies or in...
How To Plan and Organize a Successful Garage Sale
A garage sale is an efficient, cheap way to get rid of a huge number of your possessions in one day and make a profit while you're at it. The difference between a great yard sale and a disaster is all in the planning. If you know how to have a successful garage sale,...
How to Divide a Room: Room Separating Ideas
Whether you rent or own your home, room dividers can be a beautiful way to divide up your floor space, provide privacy, and keep your project and working areas visually organized. Your dividers can be as inexpensive and temporary or as permanent as you would like.
5 Steps to Going Paperless in Your Home
The Internet has largely eliminated the need to keep paper record of every transaction and event in our lives. Leading a paperless life can help you reduce clutter (especially important if you live in a small home!), help you use your time more efficiently,and even...
Organizing with the IKEA Expedit (Kallax)
A few months ago, we bought a piece of furniture for our apartment that we'd been lusting after for a while. It's called the IKEA Expedit [2015 update: the Expedit is now called the Kallax], and it is sold by Swedish retail chain IKEA. In case you have never been to...