Organization Blog
Tips and advice for a clutter-free home.
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Put Apples With Apples, Oranges With Oranges - RealSimple Feature
To get an idea of what you own, group like things together. Use your utensil drawer as a model. In it you have forks, knives, and spoons, all in their own slots, and you know there are 12 or each.
9 Back-to-School Clutter Busters - Women’s Day Feature
The kids are heading back to class and the thought of once again dealing with all their stuff can make even the most organized mom anxious. "Running a household is like running a small business," says Kim Cosentino, owner of The De-Clutter Box, an organizing company in Westmont, Illinois. "To keep things moving smoothly, you need to put efficient systems in place." Check out these tips to keep your house free from stacks of paper, coats, or sporting goods.
Clutter is “Unmade Decisions”
“I’ve seen an excess of unwanted items donated, or on street curbs during this new wave of DeCluttering and recent downsizing,” says Kim Cosentino, professional organizer and founder of The De-Clutter Box. “People [often] have so many things that will not fit into their simplified dream home.
11 Steps to an Organized Garage (Plus the Products to Keep It That Way!) - Better Magazine Feature
The best way to get the whole family to keep the garage organized? Have them help create the system, advises Westmont-based organizer Kim Cosentino. “When you put your energy into something, you’re more likely to maintain it,” she says. Also, label each corner, shelf or category to remind everybody to put things back where they belong.
20 Days, 20 Ways to Declutter Your Home - 20/20 Today Feature
Your first task is to schedule an appointment with your space, says Kim Cosentino, professional organizer and owner of The De-Clutter Box, based in Westmont, Illinois. Most people never get around to clearing the clutter because their schedule is packed. So, just as you would schedule a regular checkup with your doctor, schedule an appointment with your home to begin organizing. Take two hours one morning and set that time aside to start getting things in order.
10 Secrets for a Successful Garage Sale - Family Time Magazine
Kim Cosentino turned her garage sale into a family effort. A professional organizer with The Declutter Box, Inc., Cosentino says children who are "budding entrepreneurs" can sort through their own toys for items to sell, and invite their friends to do the same.
The Secret to an Organized Home: Keep Like Things Together
One of the simplest yet most effective home organization strategies is keeping like things together and storing them close to where they’re used. This small habit can save you time, reduce stress, and make your home feel effortlessly tidy.
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Organize Your Home as a Personal Store - Redfin Feature
Evaluate your belongings and group them into broad, labeled categories. for example, put hardware-related items in a “hardware” section, and so on.
Cure Your “Flat Surface Disease” - RealSimple Magazine Feature
Cure Your “Flat Surface Disease.” Many people are visual thinkers and like to have all their things out where they can see them.
Pick A Target - RealSimple Magazine
Pick a target for what you will attack first in your home. Look around your home and decide what overwhelms you the most.
Make Rainbows in Your Closet - RealSimple Magazine Feature
Make rainbows in your closet when organizing your clothing by hanging all of your dresses, pants, blouses, and jackets by light to dark.
Make a Date with Your Clutter - RealSimple Magazine
Make a date with your clutter by first scheduling an appointment with your space!
Repurpose Your Linen Closet - RealSimple Magazine
When you’re stepping out of the shower and you realize you need a fresh towel, do you really want to run dripping down the hall to the linen cupboard? Instead, store all of your towels in the bathroom, where they will be used.
33 Organizing Tips to Maintain a Tidy Home - Featured In Redfin
If your home is cluttered and chaotic, it can be hard to relax and spend time with your family and friends. However, by taking a few simple steps to organize your home, you can turn it into a peaceful oasis.
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