I need help with home organization . Will you help me?
Question:Hello. I have a lot of stuff. I have gotten rid of some and now need help organizing. Please direct me to good organizational web sites I could look at or if you have personal advice for organization I would appreciate hearing your ideas. I live in an apartment. I do not have a storage space like some apartments provide. I am lucky enough to have a spare bedroom. (that has a walk in closet) I do have decent closet space. In the spare bedroom I would like to organize a space for my crafts and an office space. I can't spend a lot of money but can spend some if there are helpful things I could buy. I am dedicating three days the end of this month to organizing so I am trying to get prepared ahead of time and make a plan.
Thank You for your help.
Answers:
I have alot of stuff too, and recently did a major reorganization. First and foremost donate, sell or throw away anything you haven't used or wore on the last year. Decluttering is so great, less stuff to clean & move around!
I'm a crafter too. Went through stuff I didn't use anymore and sold alot on Ebay! You can use part of your spare room for your crafts. One of my walk in closets is my craft space!
If you don't have alot of closet space. I would reccomend shelving units. They don't have to be expensive, buy one at a thrift store or garage sale & paint it to match your decor. Use baskets to hold things. Group like things together. All craft stuff together, clothes & shoes in a closet, get a space together for office, bill paying, etc. Set up different zones in your apartment .
Clear storage totes are great. You can get them at the dollar store. You can label them, and see what's inside.
They sell these things call bed risers. They are about ten dollars, you put them under the legs of your bed & they raise it up about ten inches, so you can store more things under your bed. I keep a plastic container of wrapping paper & non-seasonal clothing under mine.
I hope this has been helpful. Good luck! When you are all organized you will feel so great.
Go to your library & check out Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern. I bought it years ago & it helped me.
Purge, Purge, Purge.
If you do not have a specific date that you will use the item next, toss it.
If you do not have a specific place to put an item, toss it.
Toss it= throw it away, donate it, sell it.
Less is more.
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