Posts tagged: organize
How To: Cool Ways to Organize Your Drill Bits and Taps.
By ChrisjobTraditional twist bits usually come in a set, with a perfectly organized case or box with the dimensions clearly marked, so that you can find what you need easily. Most even close and stay stowed.
Then, there's all those other bits you eventually amass: all sorts of driving bits, spade bits, countersink bits, combo bits, bits, bits, bits, bits. Here's a few options to keep them off your bench and shelves and out of trays and drawers.
Organize Your Books and Music with DIY Labeled Dividers.
By ChrisjobI love to walk through the reserve section of my local library...the books, records, and DVDs are lined up in the back corner, with these huge dividers, each with an oversized letter in Helvetica, organizing the reserves by the last name.
Matthew created this how-to on Flickr: unusable vinyl LPs augmented with stick-on letters slid in between physical media to keep 'em alphabetized and easy to find.
How do you organize you media and books? Ge » READ MORE
8 Ways to Get Organized in 5 Minutes.
By ChrisjobYou know all those little things that you see need done, but whiz by simply don't have the time to accomplish them?
Unfortunately, they actually make your life slower and less productive, which is something for which we definately don't have time. Dumb Little Man states, "If we don’t know what we’ve got, where it is, and how to find it, we run into serious problems, lowered productivity and raised stress levels." So, check out their eight tips to » READ MORE
Basement Purging (is a State of Mind)
By ModHomeEcTeacher
In order to rid yourself of junk, materials, and seemingly valuable items you might use someday, it takes a split second change in your mindset. I must have gotten this gear shifting ability from my dad. When we moved, the one and only time while I was growing up, we got rid of everything. He had no sentiment about things and stuff. » READ MORE
5 easy steps to de-clutter your desk
By Meredith
You’ll likely spend more timescavenging your desk for paperwork than on vacation this year. In fact, the average executive pilfers six weeks a year searching for important documents buried in clutter, according to the Wall Street Journal...[Continue reading]
Eight Alternative Uses for Old Socks.
By ChrisjobSock puppets?
Yep, and these eight other alternative uses by Wisebread. Be sure to check out the shoe freshener idea by filling an old sock with baking soda, and stuffing it in your sneaker.
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Moth Repellant
- Shoe Freshener
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Washcloth for soap scraps
- Hot Pack
- Draft Dodger
- Drink Cozy
- Dolly Dresses
- Broom Buddy
10 Most Necessary Places to Purge
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Holiday excitement has been replaced with the urge to purge, cleaning out cabinets and closets that is...
The Container Store Does Canada
By lilybeeJoy. Organise-y joy. The Container Store, fine purveyor of all the
stuff that I imagine might finally be the solution to the
aforementioned messy closets now delivers to Canada. And thusly
directly to my heart. And there's a SALE. mmmmmm. Containers. 
See this shoe box? He's now on sale.
10 Tips For Mastering a Messy Home.
By ChrisjobI grew up in that house that never had the get-togethers or sleepovers, and I was never able to invite my backyard playmates inside. Why? Our home was enternally cluttered, and it was embarassing. Now that I get to make the rules, I keep a mostly spotless lifestyle, and these ten ideas from TipNut are useful, indeed.
1. Regularly Junk Hunt.
2. Create Necessary Storage Solutions.
3. Choose Effective Storage Solutions.
4. Runn » READ MORE
How To Create an Inspiration Board from a Picture Frame.
By ChrisjobSometimes, those piles of inspiring postcards, magazine ads, giftwrap, etc get completely out of control. Following iHanna's lead, grab a big frame from the thrift store, and staple on a few rows of kitchen twine, and hang it where you're most creative.
Check out Hanna's full instructions here.
Via.
Organize Your Workspace with a Chicken-Wire Tool Fence.
By Chrisjob
Keep your handtools, craft materials, or gardening supplies in perfect order with this simple, mobile, and
endlessly customizable organizer made of chicken-wire fencing material. Simply cut a plywood backing piece and create a same-sized 1x2 frame. Attach the fencing to the frame and then apply to the plywood. Clever.
For full instructions, visit Do Design DIY.
How to Organize Your First Kitchen
By DIY Maven
Erin Doland of Unclutterer has put together a invaluable tip list to help you organize your first kitchen. And although her advice is directed to college graduates moving into their first apartment, it can also be applied to those moving into their first home too! Her suggestions include:
- When putting your kitchen together, arrange items in cabinets based on where you use them.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for very specific, practical things for » READ MORE
Store Your Essentials Under Your Keyboard.
By ChrisjobThat stack of mini post-its, the key to your filing cabinet, that one paper clip.... Somehow you can't totally clear your deskspace. There's those certain things you just need handy.
Enter the Keyboard Organizer. It takes up no more space than a standard desktop keyboard, yet can fit compact disks, most of your office supplies, and your secret mid-morning snack.
Around $50. Via Gizmodo.
Twine Twicks- Great Storage Idea For Ribbon, etc.
By cathigsGot this idea from Martha Stewart- IKEA has some colorful funnels in two sizes that work for this as well, but should be hung off a rail of some sort. I used these in my wrapping workspace I put in my office closet and they work GREAT!
8 Ways to Conquer Clutter.
By ChrisjobYou have things that you haven't used in years. Stuff that doesn't fit. Stuff that's ugly. BeingParent offers 8 tips to help you Let Go of Clutter.
1. Throw it away.
2. Get storage containers.
3. Free Stuff is not always good.
4. Give it away.
5. Sell it.
6. Shred it.
7. Get professional help.
8. Create and Stick to a schedule.
How to Organize Your Manuals, Warranties, and Instructions.
By ChrisjobThough stereotypes abound, I (a man) love to read the paperwork and manuals that come with a new purchase. I'll sit down and read the whole thing before I even mess with my new gear, somewhat for safety and know-how, but mostly to prolong the excitement.
And I keep all the manuals. There's boxes in my basement, and it takes way too long to sort through all the nonsense just to reference a quick setting. So, though they're not rocketscience, he » READ MORE
Touchup Paint Kit
By Ken Hoyt
Fresh paint is transforming. Spotless walls make the whole house look cleaner. But then life happens. Walls are smudged. Baseboards attract scuffs. Doorjambs get nicked. Suddenly your walls have developed a vaguely antiqued look. The secret to the everlasting fresh paint job is to do a little fast and frequent maintenance. I find that any task made easy and convenient will get a lot more of my attention.
#1 chore: get rid of the gallon-sized buck » READ MORE
Clean Your Closet and Make Space for More 'Good'.
By ChrisjobBlogger Edith Yeung offers sound advice for cleaning not only your storage closet, but your mental/emotional 'closet' as well.
Throw it away when:
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You don’t feel good about it.
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You don’t like it.
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You don’t feel comfortable wearing it.
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You don’t remember you had it.
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You have not worn it even once in the past 12 months.
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It doesn’t fit you anymore.
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The only reason you keep because it is expensive.
Change the "thr » READ MORE
How To Safely Store Things In the Attic
By lgsal
www.attictrac.com
Do you dread climbing into your attic for Christmas decorations or to find boxes tossed into the attic area just to get them out of sight? Have you ever slipped while standing on the supports in the attic? NEVER AGAIN!
NOW! You can go from messy to ORGANIZED in minutes with
Attic Trac plusTM , the easy to use system that conquers storage clutter forever.
Attic Trac plusTM is a platform and wheel-track system that allows users to sta » READ MORE
