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Maternity clothing and children's clothing are givens; it just makes sense to store those by size.  There are 4 additional clothing items I recommend you store by size as well:

6 Types of Clothes to Store by Size

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Some clothing lends itself to storing by season, some by function, and some by size. These 6 types of clothing are best sorted, stored and organized by color.

6 Types of Clothes You Should Store by Color

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Some clothes you really need to store by how and when you wear them.  Think about separating out clothing items like rain gear, workout gear and kids school clothes.  Here are ten types of clothes you should store by function and how to do it:

Store Clothes by Function 10 Ways

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Here's an easy weekend -- or even weeknight -- project you can do in less than an hour that will have a big impact on your bedroom.

How to Organize a Nightstand

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When I was researching this, I fund a lot of really bad tips (which I outline in the srticle) for organizing the bedroom.  My motto is KISS (Keep it Simple, Stupid).  That means keeping it as free of clutter as possible, and having hampers and trash bins handy.

Bedroom Organizing Tips

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I decided to go through all of the how to organize guides and combine them into one guide. This way you can scan the list of bedroom projects and choose one to tackle based on the amount of time you have available.

Bedroom Organization Projects

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A 30-minute plan to declutter your entire bedroom, including night tables, floor, dresser and bureau.

How to Declutter the Bedroom in 30 Minutes

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Is it 'how to', or 'How-To', or simply, 'how-to'? I don't know, but this week is all about How-tos (a twist!) for every room in your home. We'll start with the bedroom: these 5 essential guides focus on how to keep this space neat and comfortable.

5 Essential Bedroom How Tos

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Clutter How-To Guides

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Decluttering your bedroom regularly will help you sleep better, get dressed more quickly, and be a generally more organized person. Isn't that a good time investment? Here are 6 Ways to Cut Bedroom Clutter.

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I love checklists for their ability to help us focus on the task at hand, and to minimize distractions. It's harder to get sidetracked with a list (although I can assure you I still manage to do it!). Here are my handy checklists to use for Spring Cleaning, and why they're important.

1. Where to Begin Organizing Your Home
   So you know which rooms to hit, first, second, third and beyond.
2. How to Recycle Everything
   For when you decide to get rid of those old computers and electronic equipment that have been sitting around for ages.
3. Where to Donate Everything
   Clothes, old furniture, electronics, books - these places can all have a second life through donation.
4. How to Store Everything
   Make a space for every item you decide to keep through proper storage.
5. How Long to Keep Everything
   Find out the expiration dates of everything in your home, from sneakers to food.
6. Declutter Your Home in 20 Minutes a Day
   Start fresh with the Weekly Organizing Routine, where we take a spin around your home focusing on each room for 20 minutes a day.

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