30 Minutes seems like a reasonable amount of time to spend on a home organizing project. I suggest you tackle 1-2 of these projects once a week, in addition to following the Weekly Organizing Routine.
Tips to stay on-task:
- Set a timer for 30 minutes.
- Try not to wander, but to stay in one space at a time so you can check the task off your list.
- Think about how good you'll feel once it's done.
- Don't be distracted by another problem area you spot: you'll get to that once you're done!
30 Minute Accessory Organizing
Photo / Emily Schuman
Organize a Wallet
Organizing a wallet is a regular habit for me, and you can do this virtually anywhere. Bonus: This one usually takes less than 15 minutes.
Organize a Handbag
I try to tackle this one once a week. I take everything out, shake my handbag out over the trash can and then start sorting.
30 Minute Bathroom Organizing
Photo / Martha Stewart
Organize the Linen Closet
A neat and tidy linen closet makes laundry day (and hosting over night guests) a lot easier.
Declutter the Bathroom in 30 Minutes a Week
This guide to decluttering the bathroom will take you through your bathroom drawers, linen closet and under the sink to declutter the bathroom in 30 minutes a week.
30 Minute Bedroom Organizing
Photo / Domino Magazine
Organize a Bedroom Dresser
Take 30 minutes now to organize your dresser and getting dressed tomorrow morning will take half the time. Here's why: You don't have to know exactly where every shirt, jean and sweater is located, but knowing where your shirts, jeans and sweaters are stored means you are "organized enough."
Declutter the Bedroom in 30 Minutes a Week
This guide will take you through your night stand, closet, dresser and bureaus to quickly and painlessly declutter your bedroom.
30 Minute Closet Organizing
Photo / Container Store
Declutter the Closet
Not a full-scale closet assault, but a way to declutter in 30 minutes or less. Learn how to let go of sentimental pieces, install a donate box, locate a clothes donation facility and ask the right questions about the clothes you're storing in the closet.
Complete a Quick Closet Makeover
Rather than undertake a complete closet overhaul, why not spend 30 minutes making over your closet by re-hanging and re-stacking your clothes neatly.
30 Minute Kitchen Organizing
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Organize a Junk Drawer
A great way to always know where your stamps, rubber bands and batteries are it to organize your junk drawer. It takes less than 30 minutes, promise.
Organize Kitchen Appliances
Organize your kitchen appliances by use, and weeknight meals and baking will become quicker and easier.
Declutter the Kitchen in 30 Minutes a Week
This guide will take you across your counter tops, into the cabinets, pantry, refrigerator and freezer to quickly declutter the kitchen.
30 Minute Living Room Organizing
Photo / CalFinder
Organize Cable Clutter
The space behind your TV/DVD/CD player/DVR/gaming station may be the most un-sightly place in your home. Having the cords and cables labeled will make things run much more smoothly.
Declutter Your Living Room in 30 Minutes a Week
This guide will take you through you living room book collection, entertainment center, coffee table and couch to declutter your living room in 30 minutes a week.
30 Minute Paper Management
Photo / Pottery Barn
Organize Your Credit Card Bills
Utilize automatic payments to organize your monthly bills and lessen the chance of late fees.
Shred Un-Needed Documents
In 30 minutes you can shred a lot of documents you no longer need.
Declutter Mail and Paper in 30 Minutes a Week
This guide will take you through your mail and paper clutter to shred, file and recycle in 30 minutes a week.
