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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...

I am a naturally organized person.  It comes very easily to me. Many people find getting and staying organized difficult.  You will enjoy reading my guest blogger’s article on how to become neat by Sophia Perry of Arizona Moving Professionals. Trust me when I tell you that a messy person can learn to be neat. As a former slob who daily transferred a ginormous pile of semi-dirty clothes from bed (when it’s sleep time) to the work desk, and vice versa, I can tell you, you too can transform. I don’t even know how it used to get to the...

s At Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks we believe there’s a place for everything…and when there’s not, we have a Place for the Things You Love. However, when it comes to functional bathrooms in our homes, space can get a little tight at times. Luckily, our team of Self-Storage Deals Experts found some nifty storage solutions that will keep your powder room looking tidy so you can take pleasure in escaping to your little sanctuary. So, as they say, Calgon…take us away! TOWEL STORAGE Towels can take up a lot of room, so what do you do if you...

Collect the laundry 1. Keep a central collection area for your laundry close to where people change.  The main bathroom, near the bedrooms, is often a good choice. Keep three hampers – one each for light, medium and dark-coloured clothing. Make sure everyone knows to empty pockets, because no one else is going to check. You may prefer to have each person have their own bin in their room. Have everyone in the family sort their laundry and put it in the hamper. 2. Keep a stain remover nearby so that everyone can treat the stains on their own clothing. ...

It’s piles of mail, heaps of clothes, and a tangled mess of adapters and earbuds. So how do we get rid of it? Clutter buster tip #1 Reclaim order often and ask yourself two questions: What decisions do I need to make in order to get rid of this clutter? What actions do I need to take to reclaim order? Reclaiming order is the process it takes for us to create order after we’ve made a mess of things. For example if all the laundry was clean and put away, how long would it take for more dirty laundry to...