Posts Tagged ‘Clutter’

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Hide Clutter with Decorative Storage Boxes

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

No matter where you live, there’s usually some degree of clutter that needs tending. Decorative storage boxes not only help to hide clutter, but can add a touch of flair to your living space. Select containers, bins and boxes in different colors and textures to spice up your decor. Here are a few attractive ways to deal with your clutter problems:

Wicker Bins: Functional Clutter Busters

Rattan, wicker and bamboo are just a few of the textures to choose from when buying…

5 Easy Closet Organization Strategies

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Closet organization is critical when living in a small space, apartment, or really anywhere with limited closet space. Here are some easy closet organization strategies to help maximize your minimum closet space.

1 - The Over-the-Door Hanging Shoe Rack

Cheap, easy, and completely worthwhile is a hanging show rack. Usually made of plastic or vinyl, over-the-door hanging shoe racks can be found at virtually any store that sells stuff for the home. No real set-up is required. Simply remove the shoe rack…

How to Declutter Your Closets

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

When you live in a small space with limited storage (like an apartment), clutter tends to accumulate quickly, especially in closet spaces. Solving the problem of how to declutter your closets is simple: you need to tackle the problem step by step.

Step 1: Take Everything Out

Go around to each closet and empty its contents. You can do this room by room or take all items from each closet and make one big pile. From there, make three separate piles:

  1. Stuff you’ll…

How to Get Rid of Clutter in Your Apartment

Friday, September 11th, 2009

If you’re wondering how to get rid of clutter in your apartment, there’s really only one solution: you need to clean your place and organize. Follow this simple process and your apartment will become much more livable and comfortable. Reducing clutter will even make the place look bigger.

Step 1: Take Inventory Room-By-Room

Removing clutter throughout your entire apartment can be an overwhelming task. Break down the process and organize one room at a time. Start in the common areas like the…

Designing a Compact Office Space in Your Apartment

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

These days, having a home office space is more of a necessity than a luxury. Just about everyone has a computer nowadays. We all have bills to pay and documents we need to keep organized. Most single family homes have ample space for a home office. That is not always the case for apartment dwellers. Following are some ideas on how to create a compact office space in your apartment that will fit your needs.

Assess Your Space

First off, you need to assess how much…