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If you’re like me, you spend half the day on a mission to find the second missing sock, torturing your family members with never-ending "have you seen" questions about this and that, trapping yourself in the eternal "lost and found" limbo. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way, so bear with us.

Bored Panda has compiled a list full of practical and super simple ideas that will give your home (and soul) some much-needed order. From making an "eat me first" bin in your fridge to making a magnetic organizer for your makeup to mount on the wall, this is something you wanna take notes on and thank us later.

At the end of the day, there’s enough chaos in this world already, so the last thing you want is having it at home.

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My Synesthesia Means That I Remember Books Better By Their Color Than By Title Or Author, So This Is What Happens When I Have Enough Shelf Space

My Synesthesia Means That I Remember Books Better By Their Color Than By Title Or Author, So This Is What Happens When I Have Enough Shelf Space

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Keep Matching Bedsheets And Covers Inside The Pillowcase

Keep Matching Bedsheets And Covers Inside The Pillowcase

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good idea. Just need to learn how to fold the sheets so neatly first tho...

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Showed My Sister The Joy Of Konmari! She Asked For Help With Her Linen Closet And I Think We Did A Great Job Even With Her Wanting To Keep A Little Too Much

Showed My Sister The Joy Of Konmari! She Asked For Help With Her Linen Closet And I Think We Did A Great Job Even With Her Wanting To Keep A Little Too Much

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For many, organizing their homes can be a truly daunting task. When you look around, it may become overwhelming and we’re stuck in a "to do" list limbo, unsure where exactly to start.

To find out more about organizing our homes like a pro, Bored Panda reached out to Erin Mursch, a certified KonMari consultant and founder of “Organized For Good.” Erin said that the first thing you want to do after deciding it’s time for a change is getting clear on your "why."

“It's one thing to acknowledge you're not satisfied with the status quo, it's another to have a clear vision of the life that awaits you after your space is completely organized.”

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With Quarantine In Order, There Is Lots Of Time To Tackle My Craft Corner. It Took A While, But... My Embroidery Yarn Spark(Le)s So Much Joy Now

With Quarantine In Order, There Is Lots Of Time To Tackle My Craft Corner. It Took A While, But... My Embroidery Yarn Spark(Le)s So Much Joy Now

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#5

Hang An Office File Organizer On The Inside Of Your Tupperware Cabinet To Keep Up With The Lids

Hang An Office File Organizer On The Inside Of Your Tupperware Cabinet To Keep Up With The Lids

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My Grandpa Uses The Actual Hardware For Labeling The Drawers

My Grandpa Uses The Actual Hardware For Labeling The Drawers

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great idea. Though I’d have to keep the original colour of the hardware (rather than painting it to match the colour of the drawer) as it would confuse my eyes.

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The organizing expert suggested asking yourself questions like “once your home is tidy, what will your daily routine look like? What activities will you enjoy doing in your home?” They should help you to come up with a clear vision of the finish line, which “makes you much more likely to get there and keep your home organized for good.” Only once you feel connected to the vision in front of you, you may begin the physical work of organizing.

Erin said that despite the trend of Instagram-worthy pantries and playrooms of the rich and famous, you don't need to spend a lot of money to tidy your home. “Time and energy is really all it takes. One of the biggest mistakes I see is planning storage too soon. Buying containers, dividers, and other organizing products is usually not necessary when you begin by eliminating what you no longer use and love.”

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An Easy Way To Organize Your Cables And Prevent Them From Getting Tangled

An Easy Way To Organize Your Cables And Prevent Them From Getting Tangled

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use this sorting now, and there was sooo many cables that could be thrown out, because there was too many of a kind.

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DIY Pantry Door Spice Rack

DIY Pantry Door Spice Rack

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Attic Storage…fantastic Idea For Organizing Holiday Decor

Attic Storage…fantastic Idea For Organizing Holiday Decor

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The expert suggests always reusing storage containers you already have, or using simple boxes as dividers inside drawers. “For example, shoe boxes without lids work well to support clothing folded vertically inside drawers, and iPhone boxes are the perfect size to organize small items within drawers of bathrooms or office desks,” Erin suggested.

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Erin explained that the key is decluttering and organizing thoroughly. “If you focus on keeping only items that support your ideal life, then your home will certainly stay organized longer, and you'll automatically become more mindful of what you bring into your home,” she said.

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Old Book-Ends Keep My Shirts Tidy As I Approach Laundry Day And My Drawer Gets Emptier

Old Book-Ends Keep My Shirts Tidy As I Approach Laundry Day And My Drawer Gets Emptier

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay i gonna try this out! i already store my shirts folded like that, but when it gets empty, it also gets messy

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I Konmari’d The Fridge. Each Bin Is A Dinner! I Put Together All The Ingredients So I Can Just Pull Out A Bin And Everything Is Right There

I Konmari’d The Fridge. Each Bin Is A Dinner! I Put Together All The Ingredients So I Can Just Pull Out A Bin And Everything Is Right There

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a lot of reasons not to do this. Certain foods are better not store together. They will go bad faster. (Also don't put tomatoes this the fridge.) Its inefficient space wise.... but maybe it just works for this person.

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My Vertical Tea Station

My Vertical Tea Station

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s lovely! I will put something like this in my guest bedroom (already have an organiser thing in my kitchen).

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However, Erin warns us to keep in mind that some things like like laundry or dishes will never be done, so mastering those habits is key. “Don't beat yourself up if things get out of place every once in a while, and 'don't let perfect be the enemy of good' is a Voltaire quote I find myself repeating often.” Start from a simple sweep, and return items to their space so things get back in order.

“The essence of being organized is having a home for everything and returning an item to its rightful home after each use. Toothbrush back in the drawer, coat back on the hook or in the closet, toys in the basket, books on the shelf. It is simple, but does require consistent effort,” Erin concluded.

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If You're Moving, You Can Use This Method To Easily Transport All The Clothes That You Hang

If You're Moving, You Can Use This Method To Easily Transport All The Clothes That You Hang

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Create Non-Slip Hangers With Hot Glue

Create Non-Slip Hangers With Hot Glue

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Cut Dollar Store Pool Noodles Into Quarters To Keep Your Boots Upright In The Floor Of Your Closet

Cut Dollar Store Pool Noodles Into Quarters To Keep Your Boots Upright In The Floor Of Your Closet

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A Drying Rack That Rolls Out To Sit Over Your Sink

A Drying Rack That Rolls Out To Sit Over Your Sink

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Label Your Cords

Label Your Cords

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use washi tape. It very rare to find that kind of "tags" in our contry now, because of reducing of plastic waste .

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I Stole This One From My Mom

I Stole This One From My Mom

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Thought You Might Like To See How I Store My Stud Earrings

Thought You Might Like To See How I Store My Stud Earrings

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of the sheets of stick on earrings you'd get as kids (at least in the 90s and early 00s)

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Mount Coat Hooks Near The Door To Create A Handy Shoe Rack

Mount Coat Hooks Near The Door To Create A Handy Shoe Rack

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not want to know how the wall will look like after 6 months...

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#21

I Was Growing Sick Of Always Having To Lift All The Plates To Get To The Larger Ones

I Was Growing Sick Of Always Having To Lift All The Plates To Get To The Larger Ones

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of kitchens here in Spain have a drying rack above the sink in the cabinet. It's a similar idea to this but there is no bottom shelve underneath the rack so it can dry in the cupboard.

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Stash Under-Bed Storage Bins In Your Deepest Cabinets To Make Everything Accessible, Even In The Back Of The Cabinets

Stash Under-Bed Storage Bins In Your Deepest Cabinets To Make Everything Accessible, Even In The Back Of The Cabinets

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or even better, you can buy rolling shelves made of stainless steel at the Container Store and mount them inside your cabinets. They're sturdy enough that if you move or redo your kitchen you can take them out and reuse them.

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#23

Keep Cables Cleaned Up With Binder Clips

Keep Cables Cleaned Up With Binder Clips

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Create An "Eat Me First" Bin In Your Fridge Or Your Pantry (Or Both!) To Help Cut Down On Food Waste

Create An "Eat Me First" Bin In Your Fridge Or Your Pantry (Or Both!) To Help Cut Down On Food Waste

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You just need to remember to move them from the "regular" shelf to the "eat me first" one before the expiration date!

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#25

Two Dowels For Mounting Rolls Of Trash Bags Under Your Sink

Two Dowels For Mounting Rolls Of Trash Bags Under Your Sink

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting idea, but my kinds of plastic bag rolls don't have a hole in them.

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Hang Rain Gutter Shelves To Store Kids Books

Hang Rain Gutter Shelves To Store Kids Books

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We use IKEA spice racks for this. Paint them bright colours, put a chair underneath and you have a great reading corner.

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Wrangle Your Freezer Bags With Binder Clips

Wrangle Your Freezer Bags With Binder Clips

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Instead Of Tossing Out Your Old Egg Cartons, Try This Out

Instead Of Tossing Out Your Old Egg Cartons, Try This Out

Store the squeeze bottles upside down in an egg carton. It not only keeps them organized and sliding around the fridge, but also helps you to squeeze them easily when you need.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No not with egg boxes they get skanky. Use an old ice cube tray and that way when a bottle leaks (as they’re prone to do) you can easily wash and reuse.

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Group Together Books You Haven’t Read Yet

Group Together Books You Haven’t Read Yet

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this. I have a shelf just for books that I have read and want to keep and a shelf for unread books. I donate the books that I have read and no longer want.

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A Coffee Measuring Spoon That Doubles As A Clip For Your Bag Of Beans

A Coffee Measuring Spoon That Doubles As A Clip For Your Bag Of Beans

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Store Bath Toys In A Fruit Basket

Store Bath Toys In A Fruit Basket

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Rabbit Carrot these are for rinsing hair and also just play toys me and my sister did this all the time. Your second comment is also faulty because these are always plastic mugs - never glass.

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Turn A TV Armoire Into Craft Storage

Turn A TV Armoire Into Craft Storage

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't particularly want to make this, but I kinda do want to have this ;)

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Use Small Storage Solutions To Make It Easier To Find Your Stuff

Use Small Storage Solutions To Make It Easier To Find Your Stuff

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Used Wasted Space In Pantry. Way More Organized

Used Wasted Space In Pantry. Way More Organized

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, that's a lot of canned goods. I guess that's great to have if you live somewhere that gets bad weather for sure!

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11 Trash Bags Full Of Donations Later And I Can Finally Say That My Closet And Everything In It Sparks Joy

11 Trash Bags Full Of Donations Later And I Can Finally Say That My Closet And Everything In It Sparks Joy

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, when it comes to clothes, sometimes you just have to cull the herd.

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Attach An Empty Tissue Box To The Inside Of A Kitchen Cabinet For Easy-To-Grab Storage

Attach An Empty Tissue Box To The Inside Of A Kitchen Cabinet For Easy-To-Grab Storage

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Before And After Jewelry. My Jewelry Now Brings Me Joy And I Can See It All

Before And After Jewelry. My Jewelry Now Brings Me Joy And I Can See It All

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The Aftermath Of The Yarn Sorting Session - These Little Fellas Are The Ones That I’ve Decided To Keep And This Time I Won’t Stuff Them In Plastic Bags And Cardboard Boxes

The Aftermath Of The Yarn Sorting Session - These Little Fellas Are The Ones That I’ve Decided To Keep And This Time I Won’t Stuff Them In Plastic Bags And Cardboard Boxes

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE THIS. My yarn storage has clear doors to keep the dust at bay.

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I Finished My Laundry Room. I Can Finally Breathe In Here And Enjoy This Space

I Finished My Laundry Room. I Can Finally Breathe In Here And Enjoy This Space

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, people with the luxury of a pantry, a laundry room, a closet, a utility room, a garage etc...They have no idea how lucky they are.

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The Way My Mom Organizes My Dad's Shoes

The Way My Mom Organizes My Dad's Shoes

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

or keep them in the original box, and save money by printing a 4x6" print for 5c at kmart / wallmart....

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#42

Store Christmas Decorations And Festive Lights In Egg Cartons

Store Christmas Decorations And Festive Lights In Egg Cartons

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Organize Your Pantry With Labeled Bins

Organize Your Pantry With Labeled Bins

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Bath Toy Organization Using A Shower Rod

Bath Toy Organization Using A Shower Rod

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DIY Backpack Station

DIY Backpack Station

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the blackboards for the names—-I assume they match the picture above?

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How I Organized My Papers Post-Konmari

How I Organized My Papers Post-Konmari

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Divide Up Your Drawers With Mesh Organizers From The Office Supply Store To Make Sure Every Utensil Has A Spot

Divide Up Your Drawers With Mesh Organizers From The Office Supply Store To Make Sure Every Utensil Has A Spot

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Adapt IKEA's Fintorp Kitchen Organizer Into Over-The-Toilet Organizers

Adapt IKEA's Fintorp Kitchen Organizer Into Over-The-Toilet Organizers

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah maybe slightly away from the loo. I don’t want my hand creams and lotions covered in loo spray and toilet germs thanks.

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Home Organizing Hacks

Home Organizing Hacks

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Opt For A Murphy Bed With Built-In Storage

Opt For A Murphy Bed With Built-In Storage

Murphy beds are really ahead of the home organization/space- saving curve—especially ones that incorporate shelving and cabinetry. They optimize floor space and are perfect for any home, especially studio apartments.

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Tame Cords By Stuffing Them Inside Toilet Paper Rolls

Tame Cords By Stuffing Them Inside Toilet Paper Rolls

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've done this before, however I prefer a Velcro tie on each one, then I sub divide them into zip lock bags with labels based on type.

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Clothespin For Earplugs

Clothespin For Earplugs

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use pegs to keep bags (of food usually) closed. Cheap and cheerful.

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Sort Your Pantry Into Easy-To-Identify Sections Using Magazine Organizers

Sort Your Pantry Into Easy-To-Identify Sections Using Magazine Organizers

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't storing the onion with the potatoes slow down the potatoes from sprouting or something?

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#54

Something As Simple As Matching Hangers Can Make Such A Difference

Something As Simple As Matching Hangers Can Make Such A Difference

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Did The Drawer, And Now It Looks Like I Have An Office Supply Store

Did The Drawer, And Now It Looks Like I Have An Office Supply Store

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Markers dried up after a while; even new ones so I don't understand why people have so many unless they are teachers/instructors.

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#56

Stock Your Fridge With Bins, Baskets, And Maybe A Lazy Susan Or Two

Stock Your Fridge With Bins, Baskets, And Maybe A Lazy Susan Or Two

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Prevent Any Annoying Clothes Hanger Slippage By Wrapping Your Hangers With Pipe Cleaners

Prevent Any Annoying Clothes Hanger Slippage By Wrapping Your Hangers With Pipe Cleaners

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#58

Don't Underestimate The Power Of A Simple Metal Shelf (And Lidded Bins)

Don't Underestimate The Power Of A Simple Metal Shelf (And Lidded Bins)

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Turn A Dresser Into A Craft Station

Turn A Dresser Into A Craft Station

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Organize The Under The Sink Cleaning Cupboard

Organize The Under The Sink Cleaning Cupboard

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't bother buying storage boxes or holders. I cut the bottom of cardboard boxes I get from parcels I receive. They're not pretty but who cares: they're hiding inside a cupboard. They are useful, "free" and come in different sizes.

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Color Code Your Circuit-Breaker Box So You Don't Have To Hunt For The Right Switch When The Breaker Flips

Color Code Your Circuit-Breaker Box So You Don't Have To Hunt For The Right Switch When The Breaker Flips

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you need this? In Sweden it's in the law that these needs to be clearly labeled to begin with, with numbers and text

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A Set Of Magnetic Spice Tins That You Can Hang On The Side Of Your Fridge

A Set Of Magnetic Spice Tins That You Can Hang On The Side Of Your Fridge

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't keep your spices in the light, the color and taste will fade.

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A Little Before And After Gem

A Little Before And After Gem

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Organize Canned Goods In A Magazine Holder

Organize Canned Goods In A Magazine Holder

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Store Spices On A Cupboard Riser

Store Spices On A Cupboard Riser

And just like that, you can actually see your coriander.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't want to see coriander in my spice rack :D but seriously, nice idea!

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Shower Organizing

Shower Organizing

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Organize Your Pantry By Using Baskets And Labels

Organize Your Pantry By Using Baskets And Labels

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#68

Move Your Coffee Station Inside A Drawer

Move Your Coffee Station Inside A Drawer

Tuck all your coffee and tea accoutrements into neat little acrylic bins.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My “coffee station“ consists of a bag of coffee beans, a coffee grinder and a box of coffee filters. What IS even half the stuff in that person's drawer?!

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#69

Turn Those Builder-Grade Shelves Into Convenient Storage Space Using S-Hooks From The Hardware Store

Turn Those Builder-Grade Shelves Into Convenient Storage Space Using S-Hooks From The Hardware Store

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#70

Consider A Storage Bench

Consider A Storage Bench

Whether it is built in or freestanding, a bench with storage at the base could be just what you need. Renovating? Think about a built-in bench that opens up for more storage and top it off with some newly upholstered cushions. These built-ins make the perfect seating for any breakfast nook.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s a great idea but I’m not fond of the red and white striped floor, ceiling, and couch.

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Wall-Mount Produce Baskets

Wall-Mount Produce Baskets

Farmhouse charm meets utility.

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Place Larger Books On The Bottom

Place Larger Books On The Bottom

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn’t that just common sense? Who places the bigger ones on the top (smaller) shelves, that’s crackers.

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#73

If You Share A Bathroom With Several People, Assigned Plastic Drawers Can Give Everyone Their Own Space

If You Share A Bathroom With Several People, Assigned Plastic Drawers Can Give Everyone Their Own Space

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Can Find Anything Within 30 Seconds

Can Find Anything Within 30 Seconds

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Strip All Of The Restaurant Crayons, Leftover School Crayons, And Whatever Else Crayons There Are Of Their Boxes, Then Pour 'Em Into A Cheap Candy Jar

Strip All Of The Restaurant Crayons, Leftover School Crayons, And Whatever Else Crayons There Are Of Their Boxes, Then Pour 'Em Into A Cheap Candy Jar

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I’m Keeping These & Getting Rid Of The Shoes I Bought For The “Pretend Me”. Example: 3” Heels. I Bought Them Thinking, “I’ll Wear These On A Fancy Date With My Husband Or To The Theater!!”. We Don’t Go On Super Fancy Dates & I Don’t Go To The Theater. Never Buying Clothes For The Pretend Me Again

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#79

Store Wrapping Paper In A Decorative Hamper

Store Wrapping Paper In A Decorative Hamper

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does anyone actually buy that much wrapping paper to store though. I buy lots at Christmas sure but it gets used way before I need to store it.

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Use Command Clips & A Bracelet To Child Proof Your Fridge

Use Command Clips & A Bracelet To Child Proof Your Fridge

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#81

Start A System For Organizing Your Papers If You Don't Already Have One

Start A System For Organizing Your Papers If You Don't Already Have One

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started this when I moved into my current home. It's the first house I bought so I wanted a folder for all things mortgage/house/taxes related, and then I figured I should do a good clean-out of the old bills and insurance folders as well. I bought three matching folders and started anew. It's just so convenient to find everything easily. And don't be afraid to throw stuff away if you've been an adult for a while. You no longer need that bill from the phone you bought in 2005. Honestly.

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#82

Cover Empty Aluminum Cans With Washi Or Fabric Tape To Make Pretty Pencil Organizers On The Cheap

Cover Empty Aluminum Cans With Washi Or Fabric Tape To Make Pretty Pencil Organizers On The Cheap

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#83

The Insides Of Cabinets Are Also Great Places To Put Hooks For Rags, Gloves, And Pot Holders

The Insides Of Cabinets Are Also Great Places To Put Hooks For Rags, Gloves, And Pot Holders

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be thin enough to fit. Though ,one are on hooks above my stove/oven so I can reach them quickly. Plus most of them are kind of pretty, so OK for display.

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#84

Use A Stacked Plate Rack To Make Extra Counter Storage Space

Use A Stacked Plate Rack To Make Extra Counter Storage Space

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#85

So Much Joy When I Open My Closet

So Much Joy When I Open My Closet

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the scarf and legging hanger. This makes me almost want regular closet doors rather than sliding ones. ALMOST.

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#86

Make Use Of Windowsills

Make Use Of Windowsills

An often overlooked organization-approved surface, windowsills make the perfect countertop for all of those trinket dishes we were talking about earlier.

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Use Labels Everywhere

Use Labels Everywhere

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Play With Horizontal Book Stacks

Play With Horizontal Book Stacks

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Horizontal book stacks are very impractical though. If you want a book from that stack, you have to remove all of the ones on top if it first.

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#90

Fold All Of Your The Clothes You Store In Your Drawers According To The Konmari Method

Fold All Of Your The Clothes You Store In Your Drawers According To The Konmari Method

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks nice but you can tell immediately that the top part will be pinched in the moment you try to close the drawer.

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#91

Two Smaller Dowels For Your Foil And Parchment Paper

Two Smaller Dowels For Your Foil And Parchment Paper

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#92

So My Joy!

So My Joy!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bins allowed for some vertical storage and really cleaned things up. Very nice, you guys put a lot of thought into this!

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#93

Store Games In Individual Plastic Drawers

Store Games In Individual Plastic Drawers

Simply remove the drawer when you’re ready to play.

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#94

Add A Black-Board In Your Pantry For Grocery Lists

Add A Black-Board In Your Pantry For Grocery Lists

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But then you have to transfer to a note pad unless you take a picture of your listing on your phone.

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#95

Only Use The Top Shelf For Decor

Only Use The Top Shelf For Decor

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#96

Tame Your Linen Closet With The Help Of A Few Bins And Pretty Labels

Tame Your Linen Closet With The Help Of A Few Bins And Pretty Labels

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#97

For Smaller Items (Like Spray Paint), Rely On The Humble Shoe Organizer

For Smaller Items (Like Spray Paint), Rely On The Humble Shoe Organizer

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just be sure it’s sturdy. If it’s flimsy, the weight of the cans would tear it up.

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#98

Use Coat Hooks Instead Of A Towel Rod For Shared Bathrooms

Use Coat Hooks Instead Of A Towel Rod For Shared Bathrooms

Some of us aren't lucky enough to live without roommates, so when the germophobe in your life insists on their own hand towel, hang up coat hooks to keep things organized.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless they're over a radiator they won't dry very well like that - the towel rail exists because it facilitates drying.

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#99

A Second Set Of Magazine Holders For Organizing Your Re-Useable Water Bottles

A Second Set Of Magazine Holders For Organizing Your Re-Useable Water Bottles

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be doable, as long as the bottles aren’t too wide.

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#100

A Wine Rack That Converts To Only Take Up As Much Space As You Have Wine

A Wine Rack That Converts To Only Take Up As Much Space As You Have Wine

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It wastes space with more than one bottle, under the rack, and for just one you could just remove the rack completely and have more room but keep it standing upright.

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#101

Hang Spice Racks To Organize Your Hair Products And Lotions

Hang Spice Racks To Organize Your Hair Products And Lotions

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#102

Install Multiple Towel Rods On The Back Of Your Door

Install Multiple Towel Rods On The Back Of Your Door

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#103

I Used Command Hooks To Hang My Pan Lids Onto The Inside Of A Cabinet Door

I Used Command Hooks To Hang My Pan Lids Onto The Inside Of A Cabinet Door

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#104

Declutter With Drawer Dividers

Declutter With Drawer Dividers

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use old shoeboxes. If I want to make them pretty, I use the leftover pieces of wrapping paper—-not big enough for most gift boxes, but perfect for a shoebox without the top.

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#106

Did My Desk Drawers

Did My Desk Drawers

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where did all the other stuff go then? The bottom drawer looks like it contains stuff from other places.

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#107

I Couldn’t Stop With The Kid’s Bedroom. I Spent All Night Purging The Playroom. It Was Such A Mess That My 3 Year Old (Who Made The Mess) Wouldn’t Play In There Any Longer. He’s Going To Be Shocked When He Wakes Up

I Couldn’t Stop With The Kid’s Bedroom. I Spent All Night Purging The Playroom. It Was Such A Mess That My 3 Year Old (Who Made The Mess) Wouldn’t Play In There Any Longer. He’s Going To Be Shocked When He Wakes Up

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#108

Curate Canisters

Curate Canisters

Assign shelves a type of food or use, like baking essentials, dry ingredients, and snacks, and place boxed goods into glass canisters for affective pantry storage.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We try to buy things in glass jars in the first place. Though my husband likes to run off with them and repurpose them for all his various small tools, screws and so forth.

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#109

An Inclined Paper Sorter That Makes It Easy To Grab The Baking Sheets You Need Out Of Your Lower Cabinets

An Inclined Paper Sorter That Makes It Easy To Grab The Baking Sheets You Need Out Of Your Lower Cabinets

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have two baking sheets, both of which reside permanently in the place they belong to: the oven.

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#111

Add A Pegboard

Add A Pegboard

A pegboard wall is an interesting way to organize anything from cooking tools to gym equipment.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never store spices like this, they'll go stale in a millisecond. They should be stored either in the dark or in opaque containers, far, far away from heat sources or humidity.

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#112

Hang Once-Opened Potato Chip Bags In Your Pantry

Hang Once-Opened Potato Chip Bags In Your Pantry

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where's the point of hanging empty bags in the pantry I wonder... ;)

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#113

Use Bins In The Pantry

Use Bins In The Pantry

If your pantry is a disorganized mess, consider organizing everything into “zones.” For example, you can group items into breakfast, baking, dinner, etc.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes sense if you have a lot of small wrapped bars, etc. better than the box where you can’t tell how many are left at a glance.

#114

Organize Clutter With Large Trays

Organize Clutter With Large Trays

We suggest placing a bigger tray atop a coffee table or console table to house a variety of home goods.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the benefit though? You can't actually get any more items on there? Easy to move to polish the furniture but then you have a tray to clean.

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#115

I Konmari'd My Tissue Paper

I Konmari'd My Tissue Paper

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So pretty to look at, put it upright in a bookcase so it is decorative as well!

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#116

My Earrings Finally Spark Joy After Being Scattered Around My Room For Years

My Earrings Finally Spark Joy After Being Scattered Around My Room For Years

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I had room on my dresser for this. Then again, my cats would steal my earrings.

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#117

Find More Closet Rod Space With A Double-Hang Closet Rod

Find More Closet Rod Space With A Double-Hang Closet Rod

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hate these. With a passion. They were all the rage in the ‘90s—-and that’s how long I have hated them. They suck if you have dresses or coats (the hems get wrinkled), and people—-especially landlords—-seem to fill the closet with two rows of rods, without taking longer garments into consideration. Plus, unless you get expensive built-ins, the plastic ones will collapse if you have a lot of clothes.

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#118

Use Your Nightstand's Drawer As An Easy Place To Hide All Of Your Charger Cords

Use Your Nightstand's Drawer As An Easy Place To Hide All Of Your Charger Cords

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you blue tack it to the to or the side the heat problems "should be" avoided also I use the power board with the little power switches and have it either on or beside my beside table where I can reach it so I can turn whatever I'm not using off and not have to worry about drawing power on standby mode or those god awful little blinking lights.

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#120

If You're A Major Scarf Collector, Use Shower Curtain Rings And An Over-The-Door Shoe Rack To Organize Your Favorites

If You're A Major Scarf Collector, Use Shower Curtain Rings And An Over-The-Door Shoe Rack To Organize Your Favorites

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#121

Stack Your Clutches Neatly Using Envelope And Paper Organizers From The Office Supply Store

Stack Your Clutches Neatly Using Envelope And Paper Organizers From The Office Supply Store

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t carry clutches, sorry. (No disrespect to clutches. It’s me. I need my hands free. Besides, I would lose a clutch purse so easily.)

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#122

Store Folded Clothes Vertically

Store Folded Clothes Vertically

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And have folds everywhere on the lower parts when they were in there for some weeks. No thank you.

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#123

Hang Up Your Laundry

Hang Up Your Laundry

If you hang up your laundry hamper on the wall, you can free up some valuable floor real estate.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or wash in cold water and you don't need to separate because the colours won't run. Saves money too.

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#124

Corral Craft Supplies In A Shoe Organizer

Corral Craft Supplies In A Shoe Organizer

Clean and clear and under control.

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Home Organizing Hacks

Home Organizing Hacks

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So now I am going to run all over creation looking for gloves like these with the little hole in them so I can hang them up like this. Oh can't forget the dish towel too with the little hole. Sheesh!

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#126

Add 2 Rows Of Books Per Shelf

Add 2 Rows Of Books Per Shelf

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you will never open the books in the second row again. My grandma has it this way. Many books she hadn't open since her moving there (approx 1965)

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#127

Make Your Shower Look Neat Even When You Buy Oversized Bulk Bottles Of Shampoo, Conditioner, And Body Wash By Refilling Pretty Pump Bottles

Make Your Shower Look Neat Even When You Buy Oversized Bulk Bottles Of Shampoo, Conditioner, And Body Wash By Refilling Pretty Pump Bottles

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#128

Put A Small Wine Rack On Your Bathroom Cabinet Or Under Your Bathroom Cabinet To Hold All Of Your Hairstyling Tools

Put A Small Wine Rack On Your Bathroom Cabinet Or Under Your Bathroom Cabinet To Hold All Of Your Hairstyling Tools

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#129

Hang Up An Oversized Cork Board So You Can Easily Pin Things You Need (And Want!) To Remember

Hang Up An Oversized Cork Board So You Can Easily Pin Things You Need (And Want!) To Remember

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#131

Take Advantage Of Hard-To-Reach Spots

Take Advantage Of Hard-To-Reach Spots

Line sturdy door frames with antique bottles or decorative objects for a whimsical and unexpected vibe.

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#132

Color-Coordinate Your Books

Color-Coordinate Your Books

Organizing your books by color is great exercise in decluttering and remembering what books you actually have in your collection.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's fine if you have a very small number of books, but the thought of this gives me a facial tick. I have hundreds of books. The library is sorted by the Dewey Decimal system, not Pantone.

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#133

Keep A Big Basket Next To Or At The Foot Of Your Bed For Tossing Throw Pillows And Other Decorative Items When It's Time To Sleep

Keep A Big Basket Next To Or At The Foot Of Your Bed For Tossing Throw Pillows And Other Decorative Items When It's Time To Sleep

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#134

Remove The Dust Jackets

Remove The Dust Jackets

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is just dumb..... They are there for a reason.... What I do is remove them when I am reading the book, and put it back on, when I put the book back on the shelf.....

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