Expert Tips to Control the Chaos in your Home

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kick off the new year with a new spin on organization. We rounded up our favorite clutter cutting tricks and storage ideas just for you. from BHG</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you find these tips useful and inspiring to you ...... Enjoy it !!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFDmrbI3yd9p40i_cujxENlt8VI5HWk2eUVvlvLV7QgYuVOlsxMEnCmKQeXnOkCuLKjg91a0dPqT9L_rUnMr45P8xftHXSHGfdN6IK16EUfT0HXeJW_n0cux9citQ3F4wLAgtfOmPhtk/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Target Your Efforts </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your organization efforts don't seem to yield results. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :  </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Avoid zigzag organizing. Scattering your efforts over multiple rooms prevents you from seeing progress. For visible, dramatic results, work one room at a time, one section at a time, completing each area before you move on to the next. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIr-GgEolvUtyo8TyyExDtVZKTO4GAAD-9RjHvW40IVkIyfdDFb3iC9NbjUiPbxrqm-_TkzBBhsbANvikg4O87GSLMjOhvLHzWxhG4bHpc9HAktb6pgH30v_-ycaTB4Hxmuz6o5YTCyLA/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Clean Out </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Generous gifting at holidays and birthdays overwhelms already stretched storage. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Solution </i></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="color: orange;">: </span></i></b>Go through toys with your child before birthdays and holidays. Have a donation station always available for kids to put toys when they have decided they are tired of them. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlfd9ay9KDONhP4Vp8oDX9XhQKbMbmsdu8v6q7b0P-huOKjGUFfyI9SIT_UGNZI0ELJOAy-MJDBB1LKlxXQhg0fJUxb6xD3XcITFsJtoFKp87ZBpS8-XG-zRlDM0UopkXwm1K0sqRPxM/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Clean Out Schedule </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An overflowing refrigerator. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Use trash day as a reminder that it’s time to clean out the refrigerator. You’ll make room for new stuff to come in and get rid of any spoiled food before it gets smelly or messy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiui9QGwxDVa-QKi9NOALwQX6CVrhZQA-DHR24KmeD5mS0mf3G7lU7IQc0h_a8lUlsLGljGxWsezvUl1lEMfAUWb5hN4A0YhHvJVf6xfZdE7Oerp0xcMevUI2ehpMU-MP70oXCuc3JLfGU/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Overwhelmed No More </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> There's just too much to tackle. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Come up with a plan and timeline for taking it one step at a time. Examine the room you want to organize and visually break it into small areas that you can tackle in increments. Set achievable deadlines to give yourself a goal to work toward. Make a list of what stays and what could go to reduce clutter. Focus on the reason you need to reorganize, such as creating a clutter-free area for family gatherings or cleaning out a guest room so there's space for visitors. Prioritize your tasks, starting in an area where you can quickly see progress. Schedule time to work on a project when you're most energetic and least likely to be distracted. Set a timer and quit when the timer rings.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6RPmNqUAeOReGQk2QHKAldjZ0h6uMgii2N_3MFBJZASx3ULEexa04JuklyAcOsXTjBsyczlztFp2jPFLXIF6eVUUfe3FViI2z1dvyxDPiIH_HW85sICIhr_655G77P58F9-3kynIsac/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Do Your Best </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "If I can't do it right, I won't do it at all." </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Get started, do the best you can in the time you have, and accept that everything may not be perfect. Come up with an organizational plan that works for now, knowing that you can tweak the plan later. The important thing is getting started. Begin with a small, manageable project, such as a sock drawer. Every morning when you find a pair of matched socks, you'll be inspired to tackle organizing additional drawers and other spaces. Experiencing the benefits of organization breeds motivation. Choose progress, not perfection. Repeat to yourself that almost perfect is good enough, and keep moving forward. Don't get bogged down in details that don't really matter.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQrKGOAb0bDmkclXLbhrkszgxL_H6Q6Ojq0WOYHxpLb_vh2wYQ2tAfrOvQkGz1g2ZZFnWl5F8Dx4xOixG_XavtNlchHwyQ6N_fpQ-RcaKmEC4XBqePza7xcL867AUhu4O2w1xC8R17jA/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Eliminate Procrastination </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I don't have the time or energy today, so I'll handle it later. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make yourself accountable by setting deadlines, and reward yourself when you achieve your goals. Find a motivation partner. Set a day and time each week to talk about what you want to get done and how you plan to do it. Being accountable to someone else is a powerful motivator. Reward and/or discipline yourself depending on what motivates you most. You might reward yourself by eating out at a favorite restaurant or getting a spa treatment. Or you might give yourself a reality check by getting up early for a few days to achieve your goal. Throw a party. Do you shift into organizational overdrive when company's coming? Schedule more at home happenings. When you know people are coming over, you're more likely to straighten up.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVejmgdeE9E8BU8Lo6IHBGdyWbIR6YLw-F-MzOpV2V-X9Wvh_lj8lbxZ1OjGZhT8aAdylnEaWtoFqpYmT1cYUTCb6jlW998KGCkruUkPwoo3xaQmjG6BKj2_qw0DSUnWEaZ4zUy_qILds/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Get a Move On </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You waste precious time every morning running around the house looking for the items you need for the day. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Use a "transfer basket" to gather everything that needs to go out the door the next day library books, bills to mail, schoolwork, etc. Haul the basket to your car every morning and bring it back into the house when errands are done.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8ubBsbJhTlQVZusAKWmsX5zv1d-Vxgvb29x3j9IgsgH3kPxaVwVKmXDIaCFEB5D3dua48i1fU95u3I3hAhxt3QGRiLo_bSjq_eCbiztVTjKs3-rNOZ-2_hHsiejgBxyxKaC01RrZW9k/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Good Looks </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> No matter how hard you try, you just can't get rid of clutter around your house. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> You can't hide all clutter, but you can contain it. Look at where it collects and set up attractive ways to deal with it. Place a large bowl on the kitchen counter to collect keys. Leave a big basket by the door for shoes. Check discount stores and office supply houses for patterned folders for storing bills or wicker, fabric, and leather boxes to match your decor.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IVjE5IbppPKksG_G3Yu0qygJrb6vRWaUmYGYhRmgws5rRh916Xrbj91uzBZvgTXKCL1tj9uWGHeAjLGFN7NiJIfafxjagG8kBXxkXIAVAbIkvc9JuKBZIU8xN1ZvZJScMybChklajAM/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Book It </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You need wall storage but don't know where to start. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Create an instant room divider by placing bookshelves back to back as storage for collections, dishes, and, of course, books.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_YmSueLT-0OVzptbd71C1AQzYMnmei0kZK_nUazSlegG3vRRC4MhrLDlr-YZlPgr75BYA0b-j0Bg-dNUaWsi25V2SisrqsLI4wDRoGU2U0vxlIA2bK9irJHsXFkUMpMDu4KXt_TZGOU/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Hide and Seek </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> You have furniture, but you don't know how to optimize its storage capacity. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you shop for furniture, look for pieces with built in storage, preferably with doors. A nightstand can conceal bed and bath supplies. A dining room console table can stow holiday dishes or seldom used china.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivw7sbbZQoTQ-3wQZLHp3clZlMZr2cOQCwpCa4XEjF3-fphdcXYwVhjrd1nBJt3N1ki2E8KMgsetVQWTOHsVRZm5Xlb7vaoyxCnMzmZF_zTEUMpi7xM6D_IY0MI0zeI2Uu8Fev5VHEFmQ/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Make Your Mark </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Little people equal big messes. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Drawers and bins make it easy for kids to put away musical instruments, art supplies, and toys. Baskets and jars for socks, hats, and coins keep the closet tidy. Label everything to help kids stay organized.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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