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15 Ways Magazine Holders will Change Your Life
Take the magazine holder and put it in your pantry. Fill it with cans and it will act as a sturdy can holder to make sure your cans all stay in one place and are easily accessible. Use magazine holders to store and divide your mail and paperwork. You can use at least three for “ingoing,” “outgoing,” and “junk” categories. It’ a super clever idea! Another use for magazine holders in the kitchen is to hold all your foils and wraps. You can just attach the holder to a cupboard and then stick the containers in them! If you just need one more shelf for your wall, then use magazine…
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15 Ways to Organize a Small Bedroom
Get some over the door storage that you can use in your bedroom. You can put it over your bedroom door or you can put it on your closet door, whatever works best. Make sure to use as much vertical space as possible when you have a small bedroom. If needed, get a stepladder, but its’ still worth using up all the vertical space. Another great way to get your small bedroom organized is by decluttering. Don’t keep holding onto things that you never use and will end up getting thrown out anywhere. Declutter right now so you have more space. If possible, get some under the bed storage that…
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15 Cleaning Tricks That Will Save You Hours!
Microwaves often get stuck on grime and stains on it that are really hard to get out. Instead of scrubbing at them for hours, microwave a bowl of vinegar for a few minutes and then the gunk will easily wipe off! Make a paste from vinegar and baking soda and place it inside the oven and on the oven door. Let it sit for a few hours and then, when you go to clean it up, it will easily remove any grime and stains that were on the oven before. Cleaning burners can be a nightmare, especially if it’s been a while. However, here’s a great tip! Just fill a…
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14 Ways to Turn Old Furniture into New Storage
Take an old bookshelf, turn it on its side, and then you can use it as a storage bench! You can just repaint the bookshelf and add some cushions for a more comfortable seat! Turn the end of a bedframe into hook storage! You just take the end part, jazz it up if you want, and then attach some hooks so it can becoming a nice, hanging hook rack! Take any side of a crib and turn it into a fabric organizer. You just drape the pieces of fabric over the rods and you’re good to go! If you have an old filing cabinet, then here’s a great idea. Turn…
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7 Things to Teach Your Kids About Organization
The first thing you’ll want to teach your kids is time management. Let them know that they should prioritize and put the most important things first. They can play with their friends, but they should put homework and other chores and assignments first. Tell them that organization is different for everyone and that they need to find a system that works for them. Maybe they color code things, maybe they keep things on paper or on an electronic device. Give them some freedom to organize as they see fit, as long as they’re organized. One of those systems is to use labels! Teach your kids that labels are incredibly helpful…
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10 Ways Baskets Organize Everything
This is a pretty unconventional way to use baskets, but I love it! Mount the baskets on your wall (they can be wire, wicker, or whatever you want) and use them as storage! Baskets are incredibly helpful when it comes to organizing your pantry. You can organize the different types of food you have and also put labels so no one is ever confused. Using baskets in your linen closet is an absolutely brilliant idea. I prefer wire or wicker, just because they look better, but you can use whatever you want! If you have stairs in your home, then you might notice stuff from one floor getting cluttered and…
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10 Hacks Everyone With Wood Floors Should Know
I didn’t think this would work, but it really does! You can use a wet cloth and an iron to get rid of dents! Be warned though, this depends on the finish on your wood. Try it on a hidden area first to make sure it won’t damage the finish on the wood. But, the dent will come right out! Mix one part vinegar with one part canola oil to get rid of any scratches in your wooden floor! It seems so easy, but it actually works and makes your floor like brand new! For scuff marks on your wooden floor, an easy way to fix that is by using…
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20 Organization Hacks (They’ll Change Your Life!)
Store your scarves the super easy way with this hack! Simply attach curtain rings to a hanger and then slide a scarf through each one! Fantastic! Take a tab from a soda can and hang it around the neck of a hanger. You can now hang another hanger form that tab, doubling the space in your closet! When buying furniture, get pieces that double as storage. If you already have furniture, then add some storage to the furniture (like a storage ottoman) so that you can have more space to put things. Use an over-the-door hanger to store your cleaning supplies, or anything really. Just put one item in each…
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10 Organization Tips for Small Laundry Rooms
Ironing boards can be big and clunky, especially if your laundry room is small. So, attach it to the back of the door or the wall so that it can fold out when in use and be out of the way when not! A pull out drying rack is incredibly handy because you can dry your items without having them sprawled everywhere, but it can be put away when not in use! So helpful! There is often a space between your washing machine and dryer and the wall, so take advantage of it! Put a small pull-out cart in between that you can use to store laundry supplies. Make your…
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14 Handy Cleaning Hacks
Don’t spent hours trying to clean the crusted on stains in your microwave. Instead, microwave a bowl of vinegar for a few minutes and then the stains will wipe right away! When you’re cooking, fill your sink with hot soapy water. As you finish using a pot or pan, set it in the water. When you’re done with dinner, the dishes will be super easy to clean. For a fresher dishwasher, try this. Put a bit of lemon Kool-Aid mix in the soap dispenser and run the dishwasher. The acid in the powder helps breakdown stains and buildup. Speaking of dishwasher, empty the dishwasher as soon as it’s finished running.…
