Monday, December 13, 2010

Quick & Simple Projects

Becoming more organized is one of the top three New Year's resolutions. Here are some small project ideas. These can be completed in a relatively short time. They will increase the organization and efficiency of your home, leaving you more time for life, which of course, is the primary goal of getting organized.

Kitchen - Keep a grocery list on the refrigerator or inside a cabinet door and add items as you notice the supply is low.

Pantry – Have a tray stocked with items routinely used at meals: salt & pepper, napkins, butter knives. At meal time, simply transfer the tray to the table.

Corner Cabinets – Add a lazy susan so items in the back can be turned to the front for easy access.

Bathroom - Toss all the lotions, perfumes, makeup and samples that you haven't used in 6 months.

Linen Closet – Move sheets to the bedroom where they are used. Two sets of sheets per bed per season are plenty – donate extras. Determine how many towels you really need and donate the rest.

Laundry Room – Add a container for socks that are missing their mates and a container for items that have been left in pockets.

Clothing Closets – Donate any clothing/shoes that haven't been worn in the past year.

Living Room – Add a footstool with storage or a storage basket for newspapers & magazines. Routinely recycle publications. Cancel subscriptions that you don't consistently read.

Home Office – Sign up to receive paperless bills. Pay bills online or arrange automatic payments.

Tell me about the small organizing projects that have made a big difference in your home.

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