Archive for December, 2024
Decluttering Strategies – Box and Banish Method
Decluttering Strategies: Box and Banish Method Living in a house full of clutter? Looking for a way to get it all under control? Earlier I talked about the popular Four Box method. Another popular method which can work just as well, and which is especially helpful in a pinch, is the Box and Banish method. […]
Decluttering Strategies: The Penicillin Method
There are numerous methods for decluttering your home. What is the best decluttering method? It is hard to say, but one strategy developed by an online decluttering expert named Ellen has become quite popular. It’s known as the Penicillin Method. It’s an odd name, but it comes from a metaphor for clutter. Imagine clutter as […]
Cute and Inexpensive Organizing Ideas
One of the biggest reasons that people tend to avoid getting organized in the home or office is a fear of racking up large expenses. This is understandable; if you have a lot that you need to organize, you could end up needing to purchase a lot of supplies. Thankfully there are a lot of […]
Create a Self-Watering Planter with a Couple Plastic Bins
In a recent article, I talked about how you can use clear plastic storage bins as miniature greenhouses for small potted plants and growing seedlings. This is a very cool idea for how you can incorporate plastic storage containers into your gardening efforts, but it is not the only exciting way of using plastic containers […]
Create a Household Organization Center
Do you have an area of your house that isn’t going to use? It could be anything—just a narrow wall in a mudroom, entry hall, or kitchen. All you need is a few feet of space. If you have that, you can set up a household organization center! A household organization center is a great […]