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Store it: The 7 best kitchen cabinet space-savers

Thursday May 17, 2012

To Go Containers from Crate and BarrelCabinet space-savers group like items together so they are easy to see and reach, and they can also make it easier to visualize the contents of your cabinets at the same time. Visualizing your cabinets is a huge plus, since it means you no longer have to hunt and peck for the exact appliance you are looking for--you'll be able to see it as soon as you open the cabinet door.

The 7 Best Kitchen Cabinet Spaces-Savers

Looking for a organizing refresher?  Start with How to Organize 101 which cover the basics of organizing, provides you with A-Z Checklists and a roadmap to begin organizing your home and office and managing your time.

Organize it: Plan out your kitchen cabinet organization

Tuesday May 15, 2012

Spice Jar with Chalkboard from Crate and BarrelKitchen cabinets tend to get really messy since you can simply shut the cabinet door and kind of forget about them. Enroll in Kitchen Cabinets 101 to learn how to create more space in your cabinets, declutter them regularly, and maintain a simple organizing scheme. Once you take a few minutes to think through how you actually use your kitchen--where you stand to chop, mix and knead, and the easiest cabinets to reach from the sink--your cabinets will suddenly be easier to organize.

How to Organize Kitchen Cabinets

Looking for a organizing refresher?  Start with How to Organize 101 which cover the basics of organizing, provides you with A-Z Checklists and a roadmap to begin organizing your home and office and managing your time.

Store it: Storage solutions for every room

Sunday May 13, 2012

Kellan Shoe Rack from Pottery BarnOnce you have the basics of storage down, we can go through your home and office spaces and start applying those basics room-by-room--or if you live in a tiny apartment like me, space-by-space or zone-by-zone. I have many multi-use spaces in my home, so storage solutions are extra important to me. Storage is a topic really close to my heart (very romantic, I know!).

As frequent readers of this site and blog know, and as I explain in this new Guide, I like to attack a challenge from a few different angles, so to compliment the Home Storage Guide, you can also peruse How to Store Everything and Storage 101.

Home Storage Guide

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Looking for a organizing refresher?  Start with How to Organize 101 which covers the basics of organizing, provides you with A-Z Checklists, and a roadmap to begin organizing your home and office and managing your time.

Organize It: How to Organize Kitchen Appliances

Saturday May 12, 2012

DeLonghi kMix 2 Slice Toaster from Crate and BarellNow that we've declutter your kitchen appliances, it's time to organize them into a system that make sense for you. This means taking the time to consider what you're using, how you cook, and the layout of your kitchen. I'll break it down for you step-by-step:

How to Organize Kitchen Appliances

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Let's get social! Stay connected & don't miss an organizing post or tip...

Looking for a organizing refresher?  Start with How to Organize 101 which covers the basics of organizing, provides you with A-Z Checklists, and a roadmap to begin organizing your home and office and managing your time.

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