5 Simple Home Organization How-Tos

We all have those areas of our home that have become a catch-all for clutter. But those drawers, cupboards and closets can easily be tamed so you can make the best use of your space.

Here are five simple tips for how to organize your Harrisburg area home.

1. Take advantage of space under the bathroom sink.

 When everything is commingling in one space, your bathroom cabinet can quickly get out of control. Take advantage of inexpensive shoe-box sized clear storage containers with lids. You can buy them at any Harrisburg area box store for less than $1 each. Label what’s inside and combine similar items together. The containers easily stack and will keep your sink space organized.

2. Organize under the kitchen sink.

 Most people have cleaning supplies, plastic bags and a stockpile of trash bags ready to burst out of the kitchen cabinet. You can easily cut down on the amount of plastic bags you’re saving and store only what you need in an inexpensive caddy on the cabinet door. Keep cleaning supplies at eye level by installing a tension from a home improvement store under the sink and hanging spray bottles.

3. Revamp your front entryway.

 Your entryway is the first impression of your home but it is often the messiest because everyone dumps their stuff as they enter. Making a place for everything can easily solve this issue. Look for inexpensive baskets, bins and hooks at Harrisburg retailers for shoes, bags, jackets, keys and purses. Label bins and hooks with each family member’s name so they have a designated spot to store their stuff.

4. Put containers under the bed.

Out of sight, out of mind, right? Not quite. Keep things dust-free and organized with under-the-bed storage containers. The containers, which you can find at home improvement stores, are shallow and slide easily under your mattress to store extra linens and clothes.

5. Simplify the pantry.

While BOGO deals seem like a good idea at your favorite supermarket, they can cause storage havoc in your pantry. Take granola bars, powdered drink mixes, oatmeal and microwave popcorn out of boxes — store them in bins for easy access. You can group tall boxes of spaghetti together in hanging magazine files. And consider putting cereal, flour, sugar and rice in storage containers to keep them fresh and easy to find.

Organizing is contagious. See where else you can use inexpensive fixes to cure the clutter in your home!

 

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