Organizing

It features smart storage solutions, too.

If you’re hesitant about decanting pantry items, listen up.

Mugs are one of those things people seem to always have too many of, but they also show a lot about your personality, so why not show them off?

Here's how she'd get it organized.

Yamazaki did it again!

It's under $4!

I have her to thank for this tiny yet meaningful tip.

It’s time to hit refresh with the annual January Cure, a free program designed to help you enjoy your space more. Sign up now!

Katherine is an organizer by trade but an artist at heart, and this rental apartment is an homage to her colorful Latin roots, with a DIY stenciled colorful dining room wall, a living room mural, and more.

A pro organizer restores order in this previously disorganized space.

How do you feel about them?

So you can deck the halls with ease.

Save yourself some time and sanity.

It's solved so many storage problems.

Hint: You don’t have to follow them around with a vacuum.

After years of following this advice, I’ve determined it to be flawed thinking. Here's what I do instead.

I've become more critical of my shopping habits.

It doesn't even take up any precious desk or counter space.

A pro organizer shares her smart storage solution for small spaces.

Finally, a place for every tank.

Create a cleaner and healthier neighborhood today.

A pro organizer shows how every space can benefit from an organizing session.

The solution you didn't know you needed!

It's really been a rewarding experience.

You can skip these chores until next year!

There's a better way to store them.

Food storage has never been easier.

So you can continue snacking with ease.

Not all successful organizing projects require a massive overhaul.

Turns out, all it took to change things around was $20, some expert opinions, and one Sunday afternoon spent rearranging things.

While using the space under your bed is often practical, there are some things that just shouldn’t be stored there.

They're simple and inexpensive.

You just need one thing to solve this annoying problem.

According to a minimalist lifestyle coach.

They're so unexpected!

Bonus: regain some space in your bathroom.

And it costs under $40.

This makeover shows how much of a difference it makes to declutter, get things in order, and set up an organizational system.

Whether you’re renting and can’t do a lot of permanent damage, or even if you own a house but just don’t have a budget to tear everything out and start from scratch, you can still make impactful changes and additions that will make your kitchen quite a bit nicer to look at (and nicer to use, too) without a reno.

This item is a must-have for helping to stop the spread of bacteria.

It makes it easier to put away items at the end of the season.

Get ready to spice things up.

There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning or winding down after a long day, only to walk into your bathroom and see... chaos.

Now, I don't leave my earrings all over the apartment.

A pro organizer takes it to the next level.

Cluttered bathtub, no more!

Finally, room for all your winter sweaters.

Go-to tools for an organized space.

A DIY storage hack with all materials found at a hardware store.

Gorgeous and effective!

The power of a great organization system.

A sturdy and stylish organization solution.

They're perfect for apartment dwellers, too!

Bonus: It has so many other uses!

You can put them in your closet, kitchen, home office... there are so many possibilities!

Brush up on these recycling and disposal methods.

From a shared kids' room, to a closet, to a basement, these rooms manage to keep clutter under control.

I have some thoughts about it.

If you always feel like your small bathroom is drowning in toiletries, cleaning supplies and hair products, it’s time to get serious about creating a bathroom that works. Why? Because it’s the spot in your home you probably spend time in getting ready every morning, and cleaning out this small space for good will mean eliminating mess stress before going into work every day. Here are five tips that will work if you keep them going. 1.

Some storage spots are easier to ignore than others which means house clutter tends to accumulate and linger there far longer than it should. We give those spots the side eye (and ourselves a mental reprimand) every time we walk by, but we often need a nudge to actually deal with the trouble spot. Consider this post a friendly little prod in the direction of your bathroom sink, and all the stuff currently hiding beneath it.

Even the cleanest and most organized homes can get cluttered and super overwhelming fast. Because there’s one thing that piles up faster than a shopping cart in the final minutes of Supermarket Sweep. Unless you’re ready, and keep on top of it every single day, you’ll soon be buried under a suffocating mountain of stuff. This weekend, take the time to conquer this particular mess, and feel lighter almost immediately. Tame the Mail Mountain: Has your mail taken over your life?

Apartment Therapy Weekend Projects is a guided program designed to help you get the happy, healthy home you’ve always wanted, one weekend at a time. Sign up now for email updates so you never miss a lesson. Is there such a thing as being caught up on housework? I never have been. Even if your weekly chores have been completed and the laundry monster mountain has been defeated, there’s probably something around the house that’s been bothering you to get it done.

Get organized in style.

Get ready for some serious compliments come Turkey Day.

Waking up on Christmas morning as a kid was like, well… waking up on Christmas morning. Presents. Presents everywhere! But now as an adult, I know the old maxim to be true: It really is better to give than to receive. Nothing feels better than presenting a much-adored gift to a nephew, sister or friend that you love. Finding the right gift is all about knowing where to look. The number one strategy for giving great gifts is simply to know your giftee.

If you’ve got a small bathroom, you’re really making a fatal design and storage mistake by not including these five smart storage tools. These five items will give you more storage space, make your existing storage space more efficient and make using your small bathroom a lot more enjoyable. Hate opening your bathroom drawers to a jumble of toiletries? Create your own affordable drawer dividers to transform those junk drawers into spaces that make you happy to open and use every day.

In much the same way that properly fitting underwear is the foundation of any good outfit, a happy, organized closet is the foundation of a happy, organized home. Of course, this can be a bit of a challenge in a small space with correspondingly small closets. If you’re struggling with fitting everything into a tiny closet, or even just looking to streamline your storage so that finding your clothes is a more pleasant experience, we’ve got a few tips for you.

Sometimes I wonder if I was adopted. All the ladies in my family are hardcore bakers and make goodies that could put Chef Duff to shame. That’s why I’ve decided to fine tune my baking skills and start (trying to) make gorgeous cupcakes for this year’s summer birthdays. I know I need a stand mixer—but with limited space to store the big, heavy kitchen appliance, I hit the Web for inspiration.

Okay, so it’s the weekend and you’ve been busy — probably the last thing you feel like doing is cleaning and bringing in heavier bedding. We totally get it — but a clean bedroom and freshly layered bed create a domino effect whose benefits multiply. You’ll sleep better, and feel better getting up in the morning. All it takes is a little effort this weekend and you’ll be ready to reap the rewards. Go Clean Your Room!

Time to declutter.

With the holidays creeping up, it’s easy to feel like life has gotten away from you. But you don’t have to wait until New Year’s resolutions to get a grip on the areas of your life that are bogging you down. In fact, making organization a priority here in the home stretch of 2017 will set you up for success next year, with a snowballing plan to get your life in order. Here’s how to get it started… What area of your life is feeling the most chaotic?

They have so much more potential than just holding towels.