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Laundry Dresser

Cool Tip! Make Box "Handles!"

Need a little help carry awkward heavy boxes? No problem! Just cut yourself out some little triangle handles!

Closet Organizer

Whitmor  Double Rod Closet, Silver  is currently 39% off on Amazon.  

It is a fantastic tool for organizing, and at $50, is very reasonably priced.

Whitmor  Double Rod Closet, Silver

Whitmor Double Rod Closet, Silver

Double Rod Closet, Silver

What is ENERGY STAR?

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.

Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR makes it easy for you to choose products that not only save you money, but help the environment by preventing greenhouse gases associated with global warming--all this without sacrificing the quality that you expect from these products.
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Maximize Your Space

Breaking Up a Small Space with A Curtain Divider

Blueprint, March/April 2007

Home editor Rebecca Robertson installed a sheer linen curtain with hospital tracking to hide the kitchen when not in use.

Materials
Fabric for curtain

1 track  system (see source below)
2 end caps
Snap tape (one for every 4 inches of fabric)
Snap tabs (one for every 4 inches of fabric)

Curtain How-To

1. Measure for the track hardware.

2. Measure for the fabric and button tape. Multiply that number by 1.6 (allowing for 60 percent fabric fullness). This is the total width of fabric you will need for the divider (it is also the length of button tape you will need). You will also need to measure from the floor to the ceiling to get the length of the curtain you desire.

3. Take these numbers with you to the fabric store in order to get the right amount of fabric -- allow room in your dimensions for a hem. Remember to subtract about 1/2 inch from the length (to allow for the curtain hardware ). This prevents your curtain from dragging on the ground.

4. Sew a simple hem around every side of the your curtain. Then sew the button tape on the top back edge of the curtain about 1/2 inch down from the top.

For more go here. Fabric and materials are from here. 

A New Way to Organize Jewelry

Hanging Jewelry Organizer

A thin wooden dowel mounted inside a closet or cabinet door using cup hooks is the foundation of a simply chic jewelry hanger. (From Marthastewart.com)

How To Organize: Step 1

Think SYSTEMS.   SYSTEMS are the key to organizing success.

1. Pick a room
2. Pull everything out of the cupboards, drawers, shelves. 
3. Consolidate everything out into a giant pile in the center of the room.
4. Lay out lots and lots of buckets or containers around the perimeter of the room.                             (I like using Bankers Boxes
or Plastic Boxes
5. Eyeball your pile and look for broad themes of like-items.
6. Label your buckets with those broad categories.
7. Toss the like-items into your buckets .   This could take you hours.  This could take you days.
8. Then, subdivide into smaller piles of like items. 
9. Eyeball the quantities of items to get a sense of the next suitable, prettier, more long term storage devices and containers.
10. To maximize long-term storage space, the buckets can also be stored in a Box Organizer Unit or Rack Like This
    
    

Organizing Holiday Decorations

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• Be mindful of where you’re storing items. Wreaths, artificial trees and some ornaments are fine to store in a garage or attic. Choose sturdy plastic boxes that can be stacked or bags you can hang on the wall to protect items against dust, dirt and bugs.

• Store delicate items such as candles, handmade or other valuable ornaments, in a climate controlled room. Ornaments made with natural materials (such as paper, or kid’s craft projects with dried food, pasta, etc.) should always be kept in airtight containers to keep pests away. Archival storage boxes protect items made from natural fibers from yellowing.

• Storing items in clear containers enables you to see what’s inside. A container in traditional holiday colors also helps to quickly identify what’s inside. Label the contents clearly before storing. You may take a photo of how items are arranged and store it in the box so you know where everything goes next year.

• Use dividers for ornaments and fragile items to prevent items from breaking. For especially delicate items or odd-shaped items, bubble wrap or packing paper provides extra cushion.

• To keep from untangling yards of lights next year, wrap lights and garland securely around spools so they are easy to unwind next year.

• Separating your decor by category into different boxes makes decorating and packing up easier for everyone. Each family member can then be responsible for one area of the house or one particular task — this kind of team work makes clean up quick and simple!

• Wrapping paper is best stored in a closet or under a bed to protect it from dust and the elements. Keep tape and scissors stored with the gift wrap and ribbons and you’ll have everything you need to start wrapping again next year at your fingertips.

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One Year to An Organized Life

One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good

From professional organizer and author Leeds (The Zen of Organizing) comes the perfect book for anyone wanting to find important papers instantly or have a navigable closet. The author divides getting organized into 12 monthly sections with four weekly tasks. The first week of every month is devoted to journaling and understanding the psychology of disorganization. The remaining three weeks of every month are for tasks like creating a bedroom sanctuary, packing wisely for trips, and creating a festive holiday atmosphere. Full of useful information for everyone, from the person who needs simply to clean a messy desk to the person requiring a whole new approach to life; highly recommended for all libraries. -- Deborah Bigelow, Library Journal