Posts tagged: organization
Turn Tin Cans into Wall Art/Organizer
By DIY Maven
Tin cans are pretty. Especially when they're grouped together, as evidenced in the picture above. The maker saved a bunch of them up, peeled off their labels, arranged them into a pleasing shape, » READ MORE
The Convenient Light Switch Rack.
By ChrisjobYou gotta love that MoMA store: always beautiful, and often useful.
This Light Switch Rack offers the helpful inbox/outbox approach to home organization (albeit on a small scale) at a no-new-holes-in-your-wall cost. New from designer Paul Koh, just "Easily install this rack over your existing light switch cover near the door. The two knobs function as key hooks, and a convenient mail holder at the top reminds you to take the mail with you on your way out. Made of powder-coated aluminum."
Make Your Own PVC Storage System.
By Chrisjob
There's nothing like seeing something online, and instead of reaching for your wallet and hitting the Paypal bookmark, you head to the hardware store (where you'll eventually reach for your wallet, but the total will be much less) cause you're about to make it yourself.
The Stash storage system is one of those projects. These modern honeycombing cylinders hold your office supplies, cosmetics, crafty bits...even silverware. And when you make it » READ MORE
Sew a Bedside Caddy.
By Chrisjob
Quick, close your eyes. What's on your nightstand, right now? A book? Remote control? Lotion? Watch? Bobby Pins? Alarm clock? Newspaper? Wallet?
Turn Crap into a Craft Station
By DIY Maven
Elizabeth found some crap on the curb and turned it into craft/tool station. It started with a railing from a crib. Or maybe it was from some old shelving. Either way, it inspired a very nice project. Other stuff she used to complete the project included:
Five Ways to Wall Mount Your Tools.
By ChrisjobThose living and working in tight quarters will always agree... the trick to making your organization work? Vertical storage.
The same rings true in workshop, basement, craftroom, or garage. Getting your gear onto the walls leaves you more space to work, keeps your spot clean, and provides inspiration and a reminder of all the tools at your disposal. Those clever folks at Apartment Therapy are certainly hip to such a technique, and provide five » READ MORE
Measuring cup makeover
By Meredith
You know those days when you cook and it looks like a hurricane just blew through your kitchen? Pots here, pans there, and plenty of drips everywhere. There are days when we clumsily drop key utensils and end up doing things in a completely makeshift way. And we rarely come out of the experience unscathed (there’s a scar or splatter stain from almost every culinary undertaking).[ Continue reading . . . ]
FREE PDF Style File
By DIY Maven
The Nest offers some handy worksheets to make life a bit easier. The one that caught my eye this morning was their Style File. Basically it's a take-with-you-when-you-shop worksheet » READ MORE
21 Home Office Organizing Tips.
By ChrisjobNo matter how I try to not pick up my office for work, I simply can't be productive in a chaotic space. Whether trying to be creative, efficient, or just less distracted, I simply need a clutter-free, accessible space. So, these twenty-one tips from Real Simple seem perfect for folks just like me, AND for those who need a bit more structure in their workspace.
Hotel Towel Display at Home
By DIY Maven
Have you ever noticed there are no linen closets in hotel room bathrooms? That's because they have these things! And now anybody get get towel towers, not just hotels. » READ MORE
Ditch Digital Clutter
By Meredith
Who says clutter is a problem reserved for physical spaces like the hallway closet or your work desk? Although it’s not as physically imposing as actual clutter, virtual clutter [...] Continue Reading…
Dotz Cord Identifiers
By DIY Maven
Sure, we could use bits of tape and just write 'paper shredder' on it....but these little Dotz are so much more stylish...and the cat won't chew on them either. » READ MORE
Inspired Bill Organization
By DIY Maven
(This is one of those 'why didn't I think of that' things.) Aaron was reorganizing his filing cabinet and decided to save himself a lot of time and paper by cutting out the colorful letterheads of his bills and such and adhering them to individual folders. As Aaron might say, laziness leads to invention once again!
How To: Cereal Box Storage Bins.
By ChrisjobRachel had some fabric, and needed a project. Rachel eats cereal, and needed a reuse for the boxes. Get where she's going with this...?
"I decided that some funky, colorful storage bins were just the ticket. I really wanted these bins to be as “green” as I could make them, so I brainstormed with my fellow urban-nesters, as we often do, to find a way to construct these by repurposing something from around the house. We came up with cereal box » READ MORE
The Most Organized Handbag in the World
By DIY Maven
If you love to organize your closets, you are going to LOVE this handbag. It's so organized, they don't even call it a handbag; it's a BUTLER Bag. Just check out the interior.
Storing in Style: A Guide to Decorative Organization.
By ChrisjobThough (at least before October) it doesn't seem quite true that "modern living spaces are getting smaller and smaller with each passing day," there's absolutely nothing wrong with attractive and appealing means of stocking your goods.
"Modern designing is becoming an art that finds the fine balance between style, aesthetic joy and utility. And the most important factor that will save you space, is making sure that you get rid of the clutter » READ MORE
How to make a horizontal shoe rack (a la DWR)
By DIY Maven
Not Martha gets very Martha-like with this horizontal shoe rack inspired by DWR's j-me shoe rack, which is on sale for $93.50 to $140.25 each. Although Not Martha doesn't say how much hers/his/their version cost, you can bet that it was a fraction of the DWR price.
Free, Printable Mini File Folders.
By ChrisjobWHO CARES what you'd use 'em for? They're adorable!
Whisker Graphics offers these FREE, download, print, and cut miniature file folders. Coming in at 4.75 x 7", you could use 'em for any of these recommended purposes:
- Store recipes from magazines
- Print a out and give as gifts
- Keep one in your purse to wrangle receipts
- An invite's handsome carrying case. (They fit nicely in a A7 envelope.)
- Put photos in them to give to family and friend » READ MORE
How To: Phone Book Desk Organizer.
By ChrisjobYou'd think they'd figure it out by now...but no, updated phone books still land on your porch, often in pairs, every few months.
So, instead of immediately tossing them in the recycle bin, since you're obviously not an idiot and have discovered online tools that are far superior, make something useful....
Chica and Jo offer this use: a desk organizer for office supplies.
Materials
- 1 phone book (in good shape)
- sharp utility knife
- alumin » READ MORE
The SoundShelf
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Form follows function and the form of the Soundshelf literally functions as a piece of furniture, well, if you consider a bookshelf to be furniture. Designed as a L-shaped shelf or a standing DVD tower, both styles are modern and sleek.
