Let’s get your garage storage problems solved! Here in Austin, Texas, we generally don’t have basements. So, the garage is often our largest storage space. At the same time, storing our cars inside the garage (instead of out in the driveway) is important here for…
Labeling my leftovers with erasable labels has become my new way of planning for my future self. I know that my future self is going to forget things. Sure, I’m a professional organizer, but I’m also a normal, forgetful human being. My daily life is…
Here’s an unusual idea for ribbon storage: vinyl gutters from a home improvement store. What?? Yes, gutters! It may sound odd, but this was a great organization solution for my client. See how all the ribbon rolls are easy to see, and access? Elfa…
Planning ahead is a brilliant way to be more organized Want to be more organized? Planning ahead for your “future self” can go a long way toward making your life and home run more smoothly. Think about the little things that can slow you down,…
UPDATE: new lids As of Summer 2021, Target has redesigned their 28-quart and 56-quart clear bins to have new, sturdier lids. And the IKEA SAMLA bin page currently says “last chance to buy” for some of the SAMLA bins. (This made me worry that they…
Do you have a typical reach-in closet like this, with shelves and clothing rods attached to the wall? Fixed shelving like this can be frustrating. Without adjustable shelving, you can’t move the shelves and clothing rods around to fit your family’s specific needs. This closet…
The Ins and Outs (and Tight Squeezes) of Closet Design: 5 Space Planning Tips Need a new closet? Are you remodeling or building a closet or storage room? There are right ways and wrong ways to design the layout for any reach-in or walk-in…
Do you need help with organizing your craft supplies? Are your sewing materials or embroidery supplies or hobby tools all jumbled together in bins or bags? Do you wish that everything was easy to find, and easy to access, in an organized manner? Do you…
Do you need help with organizing your craft supplies? Do you wish that everything was easy to find, and easy to access, in an organized manner? Do you end up buying more items because you can’t find the ones you already own? Do you wish…
Want to hear about one of my favorite organization products? It’s the Grook Utility Holder by Casabella. The name Grook comes from a portmanteau of “grip” and “hook.” (How often do you get to use the word portmanteau? Not often, and I’m so happy that…
