News — Organization

s Ignored for too long, pantries become like junk drawers; items end up there only to never leave. Short bursts of organization will tidy things in the short-term, but keeping your space in order for the long run requires a solid pantry organization system. To help, we tapped six experts for their best strategies on how to straighten up a pantry, and they all agreed on one principle: The key is to create a home for every ingredient and tool, from baking goods to cooking oils. “Having a place for everything and everything in its place will save your sanity,”...

I'm not "officially" back until Monday, so today I'm sharing a guest post from organization expert with Modular Closets, Marty Basher. I hope you enjoy her insightful ideas and tips on how to get all the storage spaces in your home organized during National Homeowners Month. Even if you aren't a home owner yet, this will help you get your space organized.  Let's Get Organized! My thanks to Marty Basher,  the design and organization expert with Modular Closets for sharing her tips with us today. No compensation was given.  June is National Homeowners Month- By Marty Basher: From the Kitchen Pantry, Linen...

Spending months indoors has taught us that there are two types of people: those who tidy as they go and avoid letting messes pile up, and those who leave items strewn around the house for the occasional once-over. Quarantine has made it harder than ever to be part of the second camp—after all, when your dining table is also a home office, your roommate-turned-coworker’s patience has probably worn thin.  So we asked eight pro organizers to share the systems they use day-in, day-out to keep clutter in check. From a minimalist garment rack that will make you want to hang...

To get the very best advice, including advice about getting more organized, it’s always wise to consult a professional. Because who better understands how to conquer clutter and keep things tidy and organized than those who do it for a living? Watching professionals help people on shows like Hot Mess House and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo can be a great way to get motivated about organizing your own home. But without the knowledge and experience to know which products are helpful and which aren’t, you could easily end up wasting money at IKEA or The Container Store on things...

  Moving into an apartment is so exciting and feels like a major step up from your college apartment or parent's house . I remember moving into my first apartment thinking I was going to have a ton of extra space since it was just me... but no. You are going to want to utilize every last inch of space in your apartment to store all your (amazing) crap without it looking messy. When I first moved into my apartment the biggest challenge was understanding that not every room can be organized the same way. I had no idea, and...