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November 28, 2018 Beth Baker

The Beginner’s Guide to Home Organization

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The Beginner's Guide to Home Organization

The Beginner's Guide to Home Organization

 

Home Organization is Important

Millions of dollars are spent each year on home organization and for good reason. Keeping a home organized is not an easy task. If you have an organized home, it really makes your life easier all around. Home organization will help you save money, time and frustration in so many ways. I have loved to organize and find a place for everything since I was a child. I know that is not the case for everyone and I want to help you get your home organized so it functions best for you.

Home Organization Creates Order In Your Life

Home organization is not about having a picture perfect home. It is about having a home that functions for you. Having an organized home means that you will have the following:

  • You will be able to find items you need.
  • Your home will have order to it
  • Items will not get lost
  • You will not waste money buying items you already have
  • You will have a place to put everything.
  • There will not be piles of unnecessary clutter hanging around your house


How to get started with Home Organization

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It can seem like home organization can take lots of money. That is not the case. Part of the trick of home organization is purging items you don’t need and decluttering and sorting items you already have. While there are several tools that can be helpful, you can have an organized home without using many Organization Tools

Organizing your home can be quite stressful whether you have years of clutter or are just dealing with daily life. It is a task that can easily be overwhelming for you. Here are some tips to get you started.

  • Create good routines. Start with The 10 Routines That Will Keep Your Home Organized.
  • Control the clutter that comes into your home with Four Quick Ways to Control Clutter
  • Get rid of these 10 pieces of clutter in your home immediately
  • Purge often with by getting this Quick and Easy Method of Purging Household Clutter 

Common Questions/FAQ About Home Organization

What tools should I use to get organized?

There are many items you can use to get organized. I recommend that you don’t go out and buy too much until you have done some purging and decluttering. This will allow you to see items you already have that you can use for organizing your home. There are certain tools that you can use to organize that I recommend. Here are the Organization Tools that I use constantly.

I also recommend the following books for those of you who need some more motivation to get started. These are some of my favorite authors who write about home organization. Even though I am an organized person myself, I can always learn more.

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up 

How ADHD Affects Home Organization

It’s All Too Much

Clutterfree With Kids

Decluttering at the Speed of Life

How do I handle paper clutter?

Paper clutter is one of the biggest struggles people have with home organization. Paper constantly flows in and out of our homes. Here are some ways to deal effectively with paper clutter.

Mail Clutter

School Paper Clutter

How to Make a Home Management Binder

Paper Documents You Should Never Purge

How do I handle children’s clutter?

Kids are amazing, but they tend to bring lots of stuff in our lives. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by all of it. It can quickly take over our homes. Here are some tips for handling children’s clutter.

The Best Tools for Organizing Your Children’s Toys

How to Declutter Your Children’s Clothing

Organization Hacks for Kids’ Craft Supplies

How do I handle digital clutter?

White you can’t always see digital clutter, it can definitely weigh on you to have it hanging around your technology equipment. This type of clutter can cause unnecessary stress. Here are some ways to clear it out of your life.

The 3 Steps That Will Organize Your Email

The 3 Steps That Will Organize Your iPhone

How do I handle sentimental clutter?

Sentimental clutter can be one of the toughest types of clutter to get rid of. You have attachments to it that you don’t even realize you have until the time comes when you should say goodbye to it. Here is how to deal with it and a way to prevent more of it accumulating.

The 9 Questions That Will Help You Let Go of Sentimental Clutter

A Fun Family Tradition That Will Eliminate Greeting Card Clutter

How do I organize different spaces in my home?

Every home is unique, but there are common tips and tricks you can use in different areas of your home to keep them organized.

Practical Kitchen Organization Tips

10 Must Have Kitchen Organization Products

The Secrets To Successful Home Organization Projects

How to Organize A Small Linen Closet

5 Steps for Optimizing Storage in Small Spaces

Get Started!

As I said before, home organization is not easy. It doesn’t happen right away and it requires some maintenance on your part. As you eliminate the clutter to make room for what is important in your life you will find that you save time and money as well as eliminate stress. This guide will help get you there. I recommend picking one area to start on and once you get the hang of it you will be able to add more tasks in.

Have you tried any of these techniques? How did they work for you? Share in the comments!

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