If clutter has you down, The National Association of Professional Organizers (www.napo.net) offers these handy tips.Kid’s Room·
- Place bins and boxes on lower shelves so a child can put away the toys.·
- Label storage so it’s easy for children to put items where they belong.·
- Provide low hooks to hang up sweaters, pajamas, jackets, book bags, etc.·
- Take children with you when you go to donate unused items.
- This helps them learn to part with things.
Closets·
- Pull out everything you haven’t worn in the past year.·
- Display what you want at your fingertips and store the rest on top shelves or in drawers.·
- Make sure you can see what you have in your closet.
- Consider installing good lighting.
- Hang like items together — shirts, pants, dresses, etc.
Kitchen·
Consolidate things that work together, such as baking pans, electrical appliances, plastic containers (with lids), and pots and pans.·- Rotate food staples out of your pantry.·
- Feel the flow of activity. Place glasses near the sink or refrigerator. Put snacks in a convenient drawer or cupboard.
Garage·
- Decide how to use the space. Is it a workshop? Is it a storage center?·
- Toss things that don’t work!·
- Sort, purge and properly store treasures.·
- Consider floor-to-ceiling shelving, racks, stacking drawers, hooks and pegboards
Get organized, you'll thank yourself now and your real estate agent will thank you later.
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