Tips On How To Organize Your Home

We get it: a busy life can lead to a messy home.  It happens! Maybe you're caught between working, kids, pets, and just trying to catch your breath.  Or maybe you've just been lazy, we don't judge!  Either way, once you've finally started to organize your home, it will seem like you are headed down the right path.  But more often than not, the piles of clothing and stacks of paper seem to multiple to even more than before you began.To try and help you master your organizational skills, we are sharing some common mistakes and tips on how to organize your home better.  Keep reading to learn more and click this link to read the full article.  Happy organizing!

Mistake No. 1: Buying storage bins before cracking open a drawer or closet

Before you head to The Container Store to load up on all those nifty new bins and baskets, make certain you know what you need. Measure shelves, closets, and under beds so you know whether the bins and baskets you're buying will actually fit. And if you want to skip the store altogether, you probably can, says Mim King, a professional organizer."Most people have enough boxes and bags to do the job, so save your money to spend on just the containers that'll be visible," she urges.

Mistake No. 2: Just diving right in

You can't just take the plunge and hope to emerge at the other end with an organized house. Take a pen, pad, and a few moments to jot down exactly what areas need to be organized, says Juan Carlos Daetz, an organizing pro at Max Warehouse."Next, estimate how much time each area will take, and then write that down, too," he says.This way, when you have an extra hour (or even just 10 minutes), you can pick a spot to work on.