What is the best way you organize the stuff in your home?

Question

I never can seem to be organized. I have to much stuff and no place to put it! I was wondering what your favorite ways to organize are or is this just a losing battle and I will have clutter and a mess for the rest of my life. (I also have 3 children, another on the way, and a pack rat husband) HELP!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

1. Delete stuff with a fine-tooth comb. Be tough!
2. Clear an area a little larger than you think you will need. You may have to do some thinning here, too.
3. Put heavy and more needed stuff in easy reach if possible---generally, at a lower level.
4. Use cardboard boxes for smallish, loose stuff of similar things (where possible). Don't load boxes too heavy. Use more boxes. Write large, clear, identifying labels on at least the fronts of them.
5. Use a safe ladder or step ladder for high things. Always set your ladder up facing your load.

Answer 2

I'm with you on that one. Throw out or give away 1/2 of your things. That is a start. Then, find a practical place for everything. If it has a place, then it is just a matter of putting it there.

If you are really desperate and have the money, you can look up a personal assistant/organizer who can help you plan or physically do it.

Answer 3

start in one room at a time and go that way go through every if you have not used get rid of it or have a yard sale if you do not sell everything then donate it I go through my house once a year and donate everthing I have not used in the past 12 months

Answer 4

One room at a time for starters. Good luck to you girl. It sounds like you really have your hands full.

Answer 5

get rid of as much junk as possible. if u never use or wear something then get rid of it, either throw it out or give it to charity

Answer 6

Here's a good site with helpful hints...

http://organizedhome.com/