Say goodbye to junk drawers and cluttered surfaces.
Use these clever solutions to keep small items organized and easy to find.
Adam Albright
Clutter easily distracts our focus and creates unnecessary stress.
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But what about the little things?
Sometimes the smallest of stuff causes the biggest challenge when trying to stay tidy.
Use drawer dividers and small containers to keep similar items together.
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Remotes are small and narrow, making them easy to lose.
For remotes used less often, use a shallow tray to contain them.
Use one for washcloths, another for makeup, and yet another for skincare.
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However, they can quickly clutter your home, especially if you have a larger family.
Repurpose bins you already have to keep them upright and contain lids and straws.
Organize Dresser Drawers
Bedrooms can quickly become clutter magnets.
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But what about the tiny tools you occasionally use to spruce up your clothes?
Even if youre in a warmer climate, chances are that you own a few for traveling purposes.
Add labels so theres no question as to where your favorite mittens are located.
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Use Adhesive Hooks for Jewelry
Jacob Fox
Your favorite jewelry and accessories should be accessible daily.
This temporarystorage solutionis perfect if you want to remove or move anything around as your style changes.
Also, renters dont have to worry about damaging the walls with actual hooks.
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Place the bins on a shelf, such as a built-in bookcaseunder the stairs.
Install cup hooks on the bottom of a shelf or cabinet and hang mugs on the hooks.
Be sure to implement the hooks far enough apart so that each mug has enough space to hang.
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Bathroom Baskets
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Baskets are abathroom storage essential.
These corral-it-all vessels work hard to contain items that would otherwise clutter shelves and countertops.
Slide them into a linen closet or below a vanity.
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Craft Storage
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Bring order to craft supplies with acrylic shelves and wall hooks.
Hang scissors and other tools by the handles.
Find a miniature lazy Susan to store markers, pencils, and other small supplies.
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Contain important papers in file folders and don’t forget a pencil cup for all your writing utensils.
Family Game Storage
Store tons of entertainment options in a single closet.
Separate video games, board games, and movies in different bins.
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Organize with the spines or sides showing to easily find the one you’re looking for.
Use shallow trays to bring order to stacks of movies.
Baskets provide tons of storage and organization.
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Create a bin for guests with extra overnight essentialstoothbrushes, razors, and morethat they might have forgotten.
Add labels throughout so family members can grab things at a glance.
For a pretty display, cover a cork memo board in pretty paper or fabric.
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Place pushpins on the board to hang the jewelry.
You’ll have easy access to your most-used products, saving time and energy.
Wire shelves promote air circulation, helping sponges to dry.
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Add adhesive hooks to hang larger items like keys or a purse.
Store baskets and bins nearby for a DIY command station with all the essentials.
Junk Drawer Solution
Control junk drawer clutterwith this low-cost solution.
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Here, silicone cupcake liners hold small, loose items.
Key Tree
Never lose your keys again.
Keep track of them with a repurposed jewelry tree.
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The arms of the tree hold key rings just as well as dangling necklaces and bracelets.
Place near the entryway or garage for the best use.
Store Party Supplies
Jay Wilde
Create a one-stop shop for all your party supplies.
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Contain paper products, drinkware accessories, toothpicks, and silverware inside an office organizer with multiple compartments.
Place items from largest to smallest for easy viewing.
Throw away all duplicates and mysterious odds and ends.
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Mini Compartments
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A muffin pan can do more thanmake a yummy snack.
Side it into a desk drawer to help you compartmentalize office supplies and clutter.
Stocking Storage
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Wrangle leggings, tights, and stockings into a shoe organizer.
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Store index cards from family and friends.
Reduce your stack of magazines by tearing out the pages you want to keep.
Organize the pages in plastic pockets inside a binder.
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