{"id":28965,"date":"2023-03-13T20:34:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T20:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/7-tips-for-organising-your-home\/"},"modified":"2023-03-13T20:39:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T20:39:27","slug":"7-tips-for-organising-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/7-tips-for-organising-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Organising Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>Homeowners have the same problem \u2013 we gather too much stuff over time. If you\u2019re like many others, your home has become cluttered to the point where it\u2019s no longer easy to ignore. So, if you\u2019re tired of looking at the clutter or trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/7-ways-to-prep-your-home-to-sell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve the curb appeal before you sell<\/a>, here are some tips for organising\u00a0your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make a Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll want to start by simply making a plan. Rather than going from room to room and organising things as you see them, you\u2019ll get much more done if you plan. For each of your rooms, make a list of the things you want to do in there. Maybe you want to buy storage containers, put up some shelves, or throw many things away. By making a plan first, you can gather any supplies you\u2019ll need for your organisation projects and go about things in a much more orderly fashion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start with the Most Cluttered Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes time to start organising, it\u2019s often best to start with your most cluttered room. This is because you have the most energy and motivation at the start of this journey. Your most cluttered room will take the most work, meaning you should get it done and out of the way first. Then, when you\u2019re finished, you\u2019ll have a tremendous sense of accomplishment which will hopefully propel you onto those other rooms, which aren\u2019t as big of a task.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add New Storage Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To organise your home, you\u2019ll probably need some new storage solutions. They could be large projects like adding a shed to your yard or installing <a href=\"https:\/\/usaoverheadracks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overhead garage storage<\/a>\u00a0or smaller solutions like a few rubber tubs that you can stack in your basement. Head over to your local home improvement store and grab your needed supplies. If you can, grab these supplies and do any work you need to do to assemble them before you start organising; otherwise, you may find that stopping to complete these projects could slow your momentum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Get Rid of Things<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest reasons our homes become <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/8-tips-on-how-to-declutter-before-your-move\/\">cluttered<\/a> is that we don\u2019t like getting rid of things. There are likely many things in your home that you no longer need. Whether it\u2019s old clothing, board games that no longer have all the pieces or those books that don\u2019t fit on your shelves, it\u2019s time to start getting rid of things you no longer want or need. As you\u2019re organising, sort your items into different piles- things you want to keep, things you can sell, things you can donate, and things you can throw away. A good rule is if you haven\u2019t used the item in a few years, you can probably get rid of it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Label Everything<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another essential step to take while organising is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/5-ways-to-save-money-when-moving\/\">label your storage containers<\/a>. For example, if you put a bunch of winter clothing into a rubber tub, write \u201cWinter Clothes\u201d somewhere on the tub. Labelling your storage containers\u00a0accomplishes two things. First, it makes it easier to find what you\u2019re looking for when you need it later. Second, you\u2019ll have a dedicated spot to put things later. Rather than just putting your stuff anywhere you can, which caused your home clutter in the first place, you can quickly identify the storage container for it and put it away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use This Time to Deep Clean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Organising your home is the perfect time to perform a deep clean. As you\u2019re moving things that haven\u2019t been touched in years, you\u2019ll likely find plenty of dust and grime you need to clean. Grab some paper towels and cleaning solutions, then use them while organising. It will likely be a while before you start moving all this stuff around again, so use the opportunity to clean out those dark corners of your home. You\u2019ll feel a lot better about your organisation project if you know that everything is clean underneath.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Give Yourself Plenty of Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, give yourself plenty of time for this project. If you have a particularly cluttered home, you likely won\u2019t be able to organize it in just a day. Organising always takes longer than planned, as new tasks come to mind or other interruptions get in our way. Set aside time across multiple weekends for very cluttered homes so you don\u2019t complete only half of the project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Started on Home Organization Today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Organizing your home is more about willpower than any particular skill. However, once you start the process and begin seeing the results of your effort, you\u2019ll likely be motivated to keep going. So, start that process today by writing out a plan, then set aside some time to begin organising your home. Once you finish it, you\u2019ll be glad you made this a priority.<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Ref: 3267.27988<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homeowners have the same problem \u2013 we gather too much stuff over time. 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