Moving into a dorm not only makes you realize how much stuff you have, but it also makes you stay organized. Making room in your dorm is important because there is no room for hoarding or disorganization, unless you want to sleep on a pile of clutter. You...
The day is finally here. You get to move into your new home! Make sure you arrive before your moving truck and movers do so that you can begin prepping your new house to move in. Here's how: Set Up Utilities Before You Move-In Days before you...
Whether you're a minimalist or a hoarder, sometimes you just run out of room. No matter how much we organize, some people just always seem to need more space. A common area that some people tend to overlook is under the bed. It doesn't have to be just a place where...
Some say Christmas is just like moving, because you'll end up packing and unpacking all of your holiday belongings. Now that the most wonderful time of the year is over, it's time to take down all of the seasonal cheer that hangs both inside and outside your home....
You've packed up your home, managed your time on moving day and unloaded all those boxes, but now you’re surrounded by boxes and furniture that all need a place in your new home. Unpacking is one of the most time consuming and stress-filled parts of...
Placing your goods in storage is a great way to de-clutter your home. It'll open up plenty of closet, garage and shelf space too. Deciding to place items into storage means they're important enough for you to keep, and that means placing them in the right boxes that...
There are many reasons for downsizing. Some people are moving to a smaller space to save money, others are moving into a smaller space after their children have left home, but whatever the reason the one thing that stays the same is downsizing means a smaller space....
Virginia Woolf famously said (In a wildly different context), that “a room of one’s own” is necessary for a sense of identity and intellectual progress. She could easily be talking about any young mind that is in the process of becoming a self-directed student and...
You've just moved to college and classes are right around the corner. Adjusting to the first week of college after summer vacation can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you survive the first week of school: Settle in before classes start. The few days prior to...
Is your linen closet a disaster? Do you have piles of wadded-up sheets and towels hanging off the shelves with set-in wrinkles? It's probably time to go through your linens, fold items properly, and put them away so that they don't attract dust, silverfish or moths....
Before I leave my apartment, I like to do a thing called the three-tap check. It’s a mental checklist as I tap each side pocket on my pants to make sure I have my keys and phone, and then tap my right rear pocket to make sure I have my wallet. Why do I do this? So I...
Photos often hold great sentimental value. Even though you may not have enough table space to display all of the pictures you love, you still want to hold onto them for decades, maybe even your whole life! What is the best way to store photos? In this post we will...