5 Tips to get Organized
A new year is here, and what better way to start the new year than with an organized home? We know firsthand that a well-organized home is the perfect place to make warm memories with family and friends throughout the entire year. To help you create a peaceful home, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite organization tips and tricks. Whether you’ve lived in your home for 50 years or 5 months, these simple tips are sure to inspire you to get organized!
A Place for Everything, and Everything in Its Place.
Just like mom used to say! This organizational tip is tried and true. Start the new year off right by designating a place for everything in your home and sharing the plan with your family. When an item is no longer in use, put it back in its designated place. When you finish your morning jog, slip your sneakers back into your closet shoe caddy. When the kids’ playtime is over, gather the toys and put them back in the toybox. After work, hang your keys by the door until the next morning. Simple actions throughout the day can relieve a lot of clutter and stress!
Start with Your Bedroom
Don’t get overwhelmed with the idea of organizing your home! Most people can’t set aside an entire day to organize each room in their home. Instead, take small steps to lighten the load – a great starting point is the bedroom! We all know how discouraging it can be to come home to a cluttered bedroom. Begin in this room by decluttering and deep cleaning. That way you can lay your head down at night in a peaceful room, allowing you to feel energized and inspired to continue organizing the rest of your home.
Handle Your Paperwork Once
Ever find yourself flipping through the mail only to throw it back into a pile on the counter? Rather than creating a mountain of bills and junk mail each week, try to sort through your paper work each day. After checking the mail, separate it into two sections – things to take care of now and things to take care of later. Don’t need those extra coupons? Share with neighbors or throw them in the recycling bin. And remember to shred any unwanted mail that might have personal information on it.
Declutter in Piles
Just like with your daily mail, decluttering in piles is an easy way to sort through your items – this is especially helpful for organizing a closet! When you’re ready to tackle an area of your home, make three boxes: items to keep, store, and donate. Sort items into these categories and care for them accordingly. Remember: If you haven’t used or worn it in over a year, it’s probably time to let it go.
Organize First, Buy Second
Don’t be tempted by the rows of plastic drawers and brightly colored storage containers at Target. Before you spend a small fortune on organizational products, declutter first! You might find that your problem is not a lack of storage space, but rather too much clutter. Clear out unwanted and unused items, then try to find a place for the things you intend to keep around all year long. If you’re still lacking space after you declutter, give yourself a pat on the back and treat yourself with another Target run.
We hope these simple tips are helpful as you begin to declutter and organize! If you would like more information about organizing your home, or would like to speak with an ARC agent about getting your home ready to list, feel free to contact us at (205) 969-8910.
