The secret to gettingand stayingorganized lies in these four core steps.
Learn how to apply this simple approach to any area of your home.
Home organization is like an art form; every space and situation is unique.
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In other words, theres no right or wrong way to do it.
However, the same cant be said for declutteringwhich is an essential step to take before the organization process.
Almostevery pro organizer uses the same decluttering system, known as the Core 4 Method.
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What Is the Core 4 Method?
Attempting todeclutter an entire housecan be overwhelming for anyone, even a professional.
This is why its essential to break the project down into parts.
Then, use a container system to put everything back in place in an organized fashion.
Try starting with a small space.
If it’sthe junk drawer, use the kitchen table or island countertop as your work surface.Starting with the garage?
Park cars on the street and place everything in the driveway before moving onto the second step.
It also gives you a blank slate to reorganize later on.
Plus, it creates the perfect opportunity to clean the now-empty space before doing so.
The next two phases will involve sorting through the items, creating categories, and getting rid of things.
Group items by similar categories that can be stored together.
Put empty bins to work by using them to contain categories consisting of smaller items.
Whenever possible,use containersto keep items in their respective categories.
Repeat this process every so often (more frequently for high-traffic areas) so your home stays clutter-free forever.
