{"id":5130,"date":"2020-04-14T05:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/?p=5130"},"modified":"2020-06-04T06:20:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T10:20:18","slug":"organization-tips-that-will-inspire-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/14\/organization-tips-that-will-inspire-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Organization Tips That Will Inspire You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all only have 24 hours in a day to get everything accomplished. If you want to free up some of that time to devote to things you enjoy doing, or that you really need to do, start by getting organized.<\/p>\n<p>If reading that just made you groan, we feel you. Tackling what may be years&#8217; worth of disorganization is daunting. Our organization tips will inspire you to take the first step to getting all your ducks in a row so you can enjoy more of your free time as we move into summer.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5131\" src=\"http:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/declutter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/declutter.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/declutter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/declutter-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>First Step: De-Clutter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s almost impossible to get and stay organized with a bunch of items that are old, unused, and un-needed laying around in your way. The organization game is won or lost with clutter.<\/p>\n<p>Pick a room and start tossing out items you no longer use. Old prom dresses? Sell or donate them. Expired food? Throw it out. Be methodical and don&#8217;t let nostalgia (\u201cLook honey, the shirt you wore on our first date!\u201d) keep you from reclaiming your space\u2014and your life.<\/p>\n<p>Once you eliminate your clutter, don&#8217;t get overwhelmed by the rest of the house. Remember to&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Start Small<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Begin with small steps and acknowledge every accomplishment. Don&#8217;t\u00a0put pressure on yourself to get it all done at once. Set\u00a0aside a certain amount of time each day to declutter and get organized\u2014set a timer if you want! Clean out one or two drawers, throw away one stack of papers, put away the clothes laying in the spare room. Every little bit of effort gets you closer to where you want to be.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Make Every Closet Efficient<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It may seem to make it worse, but take everything out of the closet and choose what you add back in. Consider purchasing extra storage bins to hide items in the top of your closets, and an organization system to hang and lay your belongings. Put your dresses, pants, shirts, and jackets together so you can find them easily. Buy a shoe organizer. It\u00a0will save many hours of your life you&#8217;d otherwise spend\u00a0rooting around trying to find that\u00a0second boot or sandal!<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5133\" src=\"http:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-room.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-room.jpg 600w, https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-room-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Get Control of Your Laundry Room<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Laundry rooms can become disastrously disorganized in no time.\u00a0Hang\u00a0shelves or an extra cabinet for organizing supplies and bins with labels for easier sorting of laundry. Create an\u00a0area\u00a0to hang clothes and a folding area. Install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstock.com\/Home-Garden\/Hanging-Racks-Hangers\/21199\/subcat.html?featuredproduct=17018033&amp;featuredoption=28415650&amp;kid=9553000357392&amp;ci_src=17588969&amp;ci_sku=23297890-000-000&amp;cnc=US&amp;cid=269846&amp;track=pspla&amp;targetid=aud-151944380906:pla-293946777986&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwh472BRAGEiwAvHVfGrnRCwsCP6-5X-1Jtxfj4zOMXwq06ZBGrFfA0NLGDB6LFlsUUHn9xBoCYI0QAvD_BwE\">a drying rack<\/a> for delicate items that can&#8217;t be put in the dryer. Make a rule that clothing doesn&#8217;t live in the laundry room, it simply stops for a quick visit.\u00a0Designate\u00a0each family member two\u00a0baskets, one for their dirty clothes and another for their clean items to be transported back to their rooms.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tackle Your\u00a0Kitchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cooking dinner can take longer if you have to search for your mixing bowl, knife, and favorite baking dish. Find a place for everything you need for a\u00a0fully functioning kitchen. Add shelving inside your\u00a0cabinets to store more while making everything visible. Set up drawer separators so small items will stay in their places. Purchase\u00a0a knife block and consider hanging your pots on a pegboard to find them easier. Finally, install a lazy Susan and add hooks on the insides of your cabinet doors to give you a bit more space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/08\/kitchen-upgrades-dont-require-remodel\/\">Kitchen Upgrades that Don\u2019t Require a Remodel<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Attack Your Bathrooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Getting ready for your day can be a real pain in a disorganized bathroom. Throw away medicine and makeup that&#8217;s expired, along with anything that&#8217;s not used.\u00a0Keep every person&#8217;s stuff in separate drawers if possible and group\u00a0the other items in similar categories. Purchase some baskets to put under your sink to pull out and look through quickly. Add drawer spacers to keep your items separated and easy to put your hands on when you&#8217;re in a hurry.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5135\" src=\"http:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/garage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/garage.jpg 600w, https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/garage-300x280.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Keep Outside Stuff Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Remove everything from\u00a0your house that lives in the storage shed, garage, or utility room. Tools, seasonal items, sports equipment, etc.\u00a0falls into this category.\u00a0If you take it out to use it, put it back in its place immediately after you&#8217;re finished. You&#8217;ll be surprised how much space this saves in the house.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.migonline.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/16\/unique-ways-to-clean-up-your-garage\/\">Unique Ways to Clean Up Your Garage<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Create A Sustainable System<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Getting organized won&#8217;t help much if you aren&#8217;t committed to keeping everything that way. Make a rule that nothing sets out of place for more than a day,\u00a0or have one evening a week that the family takes the time to return everything to where it&#8217;s supposed to be. Make sure laundry is put in closets and drawers as soon as its dried, and cleaning products are\u00a0stored after use. Keep doing this until it&#8217;s second nature to keep your home neat and tidy.<\/p>\n<p>An organized home can add precious minutes back into your super-busy schedule.\u00a0Focus\u00a0on one area of your home at a time and have\u00a0a vision for the space to\u00a0make it easier to reach your organization goals. Take\u00a0the stress out of everyday tasks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all only have 24 hours in a day to get everything accomplished. If you want to free up some of that time to devote to things you enjoy doing, or that you really need to do, start by getting organized. If reading that just made you groan, we feel you. 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