Thursday, May 12th, 2011
Your living room is usually the area where clutter can build up quickly and can be difficult to keep organised. Here are some top tips to help keep the room free from clutter giving you more space to relax.
An effective way to eliminate clutter in your family room is to designate areas for specific purposes. If you use this area to read magazines and books it’s easy for them to be left in different areas such as on coffee tables. Make sure they always return to a bookshelf or magazine rack so they’re always kept in one place.
If your family room has too much furniture, it will make the room appear much smaller than it actually is. Any furniture that you feel is taking up space but you want to keep can be stored in a self storage room. This will help clear space in your home and allow you to keep the item, especially if it’s one that you think you may want in the future.
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Monday, April 25th, 2011
After a stressful day at work, there’s nothing better than coming home to a relaxing environment. Here’s some top tips help clear clutter and relax at home.
The first thing you will need to do is to declutter the main areas of your home from items such as magazines in the living room, kitchen utensils and clothing in your bedroom. If you have too many items lying around it won’t be comfortable and the messy environment can add to your stress levels.
Clearing an area will make the room look much bigger and more enjoyable and keeping areas of your home sparse and clear of all clutter will create soothing surroundings. Make sure you use drawer organisers, under the bed storage and closets but avoid overfilling.
Having a clean house will make you feel calm and less disorganised, giving you one less thing to think about. Now the final step is to put on some of your favourite music or chill out watching a film.
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Monday, April 18th, 2011
De-cluttering can help relieve stress and create a fresh start in your home. It’s hard to relax in a disorganised home and once you start clearing the clutter you will be surprised how much bigger your home really is. It should be a stress free environment and with a little effort you can help clear the clutter.
Start small by tackling one room at a time and designate three boxes labelled charity, rubbish and storage. As you complete each room you can go through the boxes by donating and throwing away any items that you no longer want or storing the items that you want to keep but can’t find a home for.
Before you buy new items for your home, ask yourself if you really need them and consider what you already have in your home. This will help you keep your possessions and clutter in check.
Setting aside time to declutter regularly is important as you will ensure that it doesn’t build up around your home. Whether you choose a free weekend to tackle the clutter or by simply taking 15 minutes each day, it’s important to include it in your schedule.
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011
It’s great to overhaul and organise your wardrobe during this time of year as part of your Spring cleaning and by getting your wardrobe ready for the summer you can ensure that winter items aren’t taking up valuable storage space. Here are some top tips to spring clean your wardrobe.
First of all, clear out any winter jumpers and jackets to make space for summer clothing as you won’t need these again until Autumn. If you have space underneath your bed you can place them in airtight plastic boxes or in vacuum space bags to make sure that they stay in good condition. Alternatively if you’re short on space you could place them in one of our self storage rooms.
If you’re finding clothes that you haven’t worn in a while, be ruthless especially if you have a small wardrobe and donate to charity or give to someone else who you think might be interested.
Once you have sorted what stays and what should be stored, you can keep your wardrobe free from clutter by organising your clothes by category. Keeping shirts, dresses and jackets together will make it easier for you to find what you want later.
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Monday, March 21st, 2011
Not only is Spring cleaning and going green good for the environment but it can also save you money as natural products can work just as well for cleaning and they don’t carry the harmful effects. Here are some top tips that will help you save money and go green while cleaning this Spring.
There are many cleaning remedies that you can use at home such as sprinkling baking soda over your carpet before vacuuming and you can mix it with water to make a strong natural paste for removing difficult stains on hard surfaces.
Another option is to use a mixture of white vinegar with water which is an environmentally safe, natural solution for your cleaning needs that can be used instead of using harmful chemicals. It’s a natural odour absorber and neutraliser which can be used to clean everything from floors, sinks, bathrooms, kitchens and you’ll be impressed with the results.
Instead of buying sponges, paper towels and cleaning wipes you can use old clothes as cleaning rags. By tearing them to use for rags you will be creating space in your wardrobe while saving money, recycling and going green.
In addition you could buy a few houseplants to put around your home that will not only filter the air indoors but you’ll be making your home go green for Spring and many months to come.
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Spring is on its way and there are many ways you can enjoy it by getting your home ready for the season. It doesn’t even need to cost money as you can use items that you find in nature. Here are some top tips to help you add a touch of Spring to your home.
Simply by opening your windows to allow fresh air back into your home or freshening up tired looking rooms can blow away the cobwebs and winter blues.
One way to bring freshness into your home is through your windows. Not only should they be clean and sparkling but you may want to consider having curtains that don’t block your view outside. One way to do this is by having blinds that won’t completely cover the windows and can still let light in while maintaining privacy.
Another way you can add spring to your home is to fill it with fresh flowers and plants. Flowers can brighten up any room and add a fresh scent while your plants can add a natural look and help to clean the air that you and your family breathe around the home.
You can change some of the furnishings in your home to make it more in tune with the Spring season. Replacing designs and pictures with those that have a fresh Spring theme are all great reminders of the outdoors.
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Deciding how to store items in your home is a very important part of de-cluttering and getting organised. The following tips will help you make quick and valuable decisions which will help you organise all areas of your home.
Hallway – Sort through your collection of scarves, hats, coats and other items of clothing that take up space. You can keep the items that are used daily or weekly as any of the excess items can be moved into a nearby cupboard, donated to charity or put in a self storage room.
Living Room – Old books, DVDs and CDs are the usual culprits so lose the bits and pieces and only display your most prized possessions.
Kitchen – The main source of frustration in a kitchen is overstuffed cabinets and drawers filled with duplicate kitchenware, dishes that are used only on special occasions, mismatched containers and appliances that you no longer use. If you can’t bear to part with an item consider relocating it or putting the items in storage.
Closets – It’s time to be strong and clear out those items that haven’t been worn in the last year, no longer fit or are out of style.
Bathrooms – Throw away any items that have expired or those that are no longer in use. Items such as toothbrushes can be kept in holders to save space and keep them clean.
Office – Any paperwork that can be found on a website or email should be recycled. Filing systems can help you minimise the inflow of paperwork and help reduce your existing paperwork piles.
Kids Room – Teaching children the concept of ‘one in, one out’ can stop toys from becoming jumbled and cluttered on the floor.
Garage –When you clear space in your house, boxes of old clothing, sports equipment and extra furnishings usually end up in the garage and will never return inside your home. To create a vast amount of free space you can donate the items or keep them in self storage.
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
There are many advantages of living in a small flat or an apartment but if you don’t maximise your storage space it can quickly become cluttered. Here are some top tips to help you reclaim your space and ensure the storage available is used effectively.
The living room is often the most used area of an apartment which means it’s the area which can become cluttered the quickest. Having coffee tables with drawers offers additional storage space for smaller items and small decorative baskets are a good way to store remote controls in one place.
Maximising the storage space in kitchens can be tricky as there a lot of small items within a confined area. Cereal and boxed items can be stored in smaller plastic storage containers to save space and stacking canned items takes up less room in cabinets.
Using the space under a bed is a must for organising and storing in a small bedroom. It’s a useful area that can be used to store seasonal items such as clothes, blankets and shoes in storage containers.
Being creative in a small bathroom is essential. Use the back of your bathroom door and if your bathroom has a small closet, use the back of that as well. There are many storage items that are made especially to hang over the door and come in a range of different sizes.
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Saturday, February 12th, 2011
We tend to spend a lot of time decorating our bathrooms but more often than not toiletries begin to take over and outgrow their storage spaces with extra clutter. You can make great use of all the areas of your bathroom to help store items in the most efficient way regardless of the size. A great way to start clearing the clutter and maximising the space is by throwing away any items that have expired or products that you no longer use.
Shelves are a versatile storage solution that match any décor and can be added to a blank wall space which will give you the opportunity to find a place for items in your bathroom. Corner shelves are very useful to maximise the space in the corner of your bathroom and be purchased ready-made from household retailers.
Wicker baskets are practical, provide simple storage solutions and can aid in the décor of your bathroom. They’re portable and can be placed on open spaces around your room, although you don’t want to cover every available space with a basket. With these you’ll be able to store a variety of different large or small items as they come in many different shapes and sizes.
Adding a storage cabinet that goes above your toilet is a great way to make use of the dead space that is often left empty. It will give you lots of extra space to store items such as soap, toilet tissue and hand towels.
The back of the door is an area which many don’t realise is a great storage space. You can purchase hangers which clip on to the top of the door or even paint the door with magnetic paint. This space can be used to hang towels and store other items while maintaining the attractive look of the door.
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Monday, January 31st, 2011
One resolution that is often made at the beginning of each year is to exercise more and get in shape, but this rarely lasts beyond January. Here are some top tips and tricks to keep your New Year’s Resolution going throughout the rest of the year.
Before you purchase any fitness equipment, look around your home for possible areas where it can be stored. You may need to rearrange furniture or even get rid of some to make sure it will all fit. Don’t forget about the extra space you will need that isn’t obvious at first glance, as some equipment will fold out onto the floor. Once you have an idea of the space available you can make a selection of possible equipment to have in your home.
You can still maintain your resolution of getting fit in the New Year without your home looking like a gym. By using the free space under your bed to store dumbbells or a yoga mat they can be kept out of sight but are ready to use when needed. You can also create an aerobic workout in your home when you declutter without the use of fitness equipment. Running up and down stairs between tasks will get your heart racing without the expensive cost of going to the gym.
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