you might get organized with these tips and products to make your life easier and less cluttered.
Getpaper pile-ups under controlwith efficient strategies for sorting and storing.
Use these clever ideas to get your paperwork under control (and keep it that way).
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Reorder and Recycle
Stop searching high and low for papers and receipts.
Designate an hour each month to sort through the containers to stay organized.
Built-in Solution
Keep your essential paperwork in an easy-access spot that’s out of sight.
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Closing the door conceals the storage area for a tidy look.
Important Document Organizer
Designate a cabinet or closetfor organizing important documents away from yourmain desk area.
Attach labels to the front of each drawer or bin so each person knows which spot is theirs.
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Choose wire files to help keep things visible and fresh in your mind.
Label the hanging files so you know where each key in of document should go.
Rolled Up
Need an accessiblestorage option for craft paper and supplies?
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Install wall organizers to collectcrafting materialsin a simple and organized way.
Eye-Catching Display
Organize photos, invitations, and memos in plain sight with an attractive wall hanging.
This stylish solution functions aswall decorwhile keeping everything on hand for when you need it.
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Use labels to designate areas for each family member or sort paperwork by activity.
Leave room on the bulletin board to hang cards and artwork or post messages.
Handy Reading Material
Stashing magazines in filing cabinets can lead to a backlog of forgotten issues.
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Instead, keep reading material within reach using an attractivestorage basketor bin that complements your decor.
Remember to purge old or untouched items regularly to avoid a paper pileup.
Expense Tracker
A well-ordered letter tray makes managing your finances and organizing important documents simple.
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Label each tray so you could quickly sort information.
Custom Clutter Control
Create afamily command centerto help corral paper clutter.
A modular wall organizer like this one keeps papers on hand and off the desk.
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Add metal hooks (available at Amazon) nearby for holding keys and other grab-and-go items.
Message Center
Keep clutter at bay with a multipurpose workstation.
The combination of materials ensures that messages and papers can be stored in versatile ways.
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Use the slotted compartment designed for sponges to stash small office supplies like pens, pencils, and notepads.
Tray Dividers
Divvy up storage space to prevent loose papers from overwhelming desk drawers.
Quarter-sheetbaking pansmake great clutter-catchers in shallow drawers.
This will help keep yourdesk surface clutter-free.
Hanging Clipboards
Fashion a vertical paper organizing station by hanging a group of clipboards on the wall.
Cover each clipboard with chalkboard paintbefore hanging them to create a surface to jot down messages and to-dos.
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Kids' Organization
Keep homework and school papers organized with a simple filing system.
Use alphabetized divider tabs for sorting so you never have to search for a receipt again.
Mount an organizer, such as a wall file pocket, in an accessiblelocation near the entryway.
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confirm your mail organizer is large enough to accommodate bigger items, such as magazines or catalogs.
Savvy Shelving
Take advantage of unused wall space tocontain clutter.
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