The typical bathroom cabinet is cluttered and disorganized due to the abundant amount of items typically used in the bathroom.  Toiletries, make-up, hair appliances, linens, medicine and other personal items are often used on a daily basis, yet the average bathroom has very little efficient storage options.  The average bathroom cabinet is deep and tall, but due to large protruding plumbing fixtures, there is usually no shelving installed inside to help maximize the available space.  

One way to solve this problem is to purchase organizers for use inside deep cabinets.  Stackable bins and containers are one option, or you can use a roll-out drawer. Roll-out drawers come in a variety of widths to fit most undersink cabinets and are available in either one or two levels.   The two tiered roll-out drawers can really maximize the space underneath the average bathroom cabinet and are also very easy to install.  Plus, roll-out drawers can also be used under kitchen sink cabinets to store cleaning supplies and in any other deep cabinet or shelf that may be difficult to access.

For the budget-conscious consumer, roll-out drawers can be an affordable alternative to custom built-in organizational installations. Home Storage Warehouse has a couple of options to choose from.  

Roll out 2 tier organizer

Roll out cabinet drawer

Roll out undersink drawer

Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer, speaker and owner of CastAway the Clutter! Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007 and is presently the “Ask the Organizer” expert. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), NAPO-Baltimore Chapter, and Maryland Association of Professional Organizers, she shows homeowners how to reclaim their time and space, and offers organizing and time management workshops and group presentations. Jacquie is also the author of Take Control of Your Clutter Before it Takes Control of You: 101 Tips to Success.  Visit CastAway the Clutter to sign up for her free organizing tips at www.castawaytheclutter.com

As if we didn’t have enough paper!  When school is back in session, we’re bombarded with flyers, notices, permission slips, artwork and more. What’s a parent to do? For schedules and other reference material there are some great products available like the Fridgemate magnetic office or kitchen kit. This wonderful item comes complete with 10 clear pockets that will hold schedules, phone lists, to do notes, and more, plus it’s magnetic, so can be stored on the fridge. Bonus items include a pencil and memo holder. Find this and more at Home Storage Warehouse. Enjoy your first week in school!

Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer and owner of CastAway the Clutter!  Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, she teaches homeowners and businesses how to reclaim their time and space. Jacquie can be reached at jacquie@castawaytheclutter.com. Visit CastAway the Clutter to sign up for her free organizing tips at www.castawaytheclutter.com.

Set up an area dedicated for your children to do their homework or study. Good study habits will help them throughout their life. Consider giving up an area in the dining room, or another area in the home that isn’t equipped with a television!

A quiet space with good lighting, a comfortable chair and one that includes all necessary supplies and reference books is ideal. Office organizers with slots for files, books, pencils and manuals will help to keep the area neat and easy to maintain. Equip their study in style with these classy organizers!

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Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer and owner of CastAway the Clutter! Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, she teaches homeowners and businesses how to reclaim their time and space. Jacquie can be reached at jacquie@castawaytheclutter.com. Visit CastAway the Clutter to sign up for her free organizing tips at www.castawaytheclutter.com.

If you’re constantly tripping over backpacks and shoes in your hall or mudroom, it’s time to get organized! Make it easy for the kids to hang up their backpacks and put shoes away. Use wall hooks, cubbies and baskets. Kids love having their own stuff, so if you have enough space, give each child their own hook, cubby and/or basket and make it easy for them. Check out the variety of options for shoe storage, hooks and containers at Home Storage Warehouse.

Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer and owner of CastAway the Clutter! Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, she teaches homeowners and businesses how to reclaim their time and space. Jacquie can be reached at jacquie@castawaytheclutter.com. Visit CastAway the Clutter to sign up for her free organizing tips at www.castawaytheclutter.com.

Your teenager’s college dorm room can be outfitted in style without breaking the bank. Manufacturers are adding style to organizers geared for teens and have some great products to help your college student be more. Check out the space saving Dorm Room Rolling Organizer! It offers plenty of storage and even includes a detachable laundry bag!

Take advantage of the Home Storage Warehouse Dorm Room Sale, and take 10% off your $20 purchase of dorm room items already on sale!

Here’s a few more items perfect for small spaces.

 

Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer and owner of CastAway the Clutter!Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, she teaches homeowners and businesses how to reclaim their time and space. Jacquie can be reached at jacquie@castawaytheclutter.com. Visit CastAway the Clutter to sign up for her free organizing tips at www.castawaytheclutter.com.

Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer and owner of CastAway the Clutter! Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, she teaches homeowners and businesses how to reclaim their time and space. Jacquie can be reached at jacquie@castawaytheclutter.com. Visit CastAway the Clutter to sign up for her free organizing tips at www.castawaytheclutter.com.

When visualizing a typical closet, what do you see? In many households the bedroom closet consists of one long closet rod with a shelf above, so it is often no surprise that a good portion of the wardrobe is found on the closet floor, bedroom chair or hanging on rarely used exercise equipment! One closet rod and shelf is simply not an efficient use of space, so in many cases it is not a question of the individual being disorganized, it is simply a lack of efficient space and storage options inside the closet.

A custom built closet is not in everyone’s budget. But even without built-in shelving and drawers you can still have an efficient and organized closet with the help of a few inexpensive closet organizers, found at many local discount department stores or online.

Here are a few tips on how you can maximize your closet space with inexpensive closet organizers:

• Skirts & Slacks: Maximize your hanging space with a 3-tiered skirt hanger or 5-tiered slack hanger. You can also find double hanging rods which hang onto your existing closet rod, creating another row of hanging space below – no tools required!
• Suits: For suits, you will want to keep the jacket and skirt/pant together to save time, so use either a hanger with clips or a hanger with a built-in hook designed to hold another hanger for the skirt or pant.
• Shoes: There are a variety of organizing options for shoes, including multi-level standing shoe racks and revolving shoe organizers. An over-the-door shoe organizer is one of my favorite space saving closet organizers, since it uses a generally underutilized area. Another great option is a hanging pocket shoe organizer that simply hangs onto your closet rod.
• Tops: Sweaters and tops should be folded and placed into a drawer, if possible. However, if you lack sufficient drawer space, consider a hanging sweater organizer. Similar to the pocket shoe organizer, the sweater hanger has several cubbies and hangs onto your existing closet rod. Or use open shelf baskets with “windows”, so that you can see what?s inside. Line them up on the shelf above the rod.
• Socks & Lingerie: Ideally, socks and lingerie should be stored in a chest of drawers or dresser. If you do not have either, bring in a rolling cart with drawers and store below your shorter hanging clothes inside the closet. Other options include over the door hanging pockets, or hanging pockets with optional drawers that you can purchase separately.
• Accessories: Hanging or over-the-door pocket organizers are also ideal to organize handbags and small accessories. You can also find specialty hangers for scarves and belts for around $10 each. Hats are best stored in a specialty hat box or inside a clear container. If you have space to hang items on the wall, install wall hooks to hang hats, jewelry and frequently used handbags etc.

Whenever possible, avoid storing items inside your closet that are not related to clothing, e.g. linens and papers. Store your off-season clothing in containers or specialty storage bags that can fit under the bed, or store them in another area of your home. Include mini cedar blocks to avoid moth damage.

If you find the process of organizing your closet overwhelming, call in a professional organizer. Many professional organizers will help you to completely overhaul your closet and will customize it for the way you live. Or if you prefer to do the work yourself, a professional organizer can simply provide some tips to get you started. Professional organizers generally charge by the hour or by the project.

Having an organized closet will eliminate the “I’ve got nothing to wear!” blues and you’ll find yourself spending less time staring in your closet and more time wearing the clothes you love!

Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer and owner of CastAway the Clutter! A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, she teaches homeowners how to reclaim their time and space. Jacquie can be reached at jacquie@castawaytheclutter.com.

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The Back To School Season is quickly approaching & now is the time to make preparations for the transition into this exciting new school year. Parents, children, & college students will all benefit from some organization tips & tricks to make this new school year less stressful.

Simply start by purging closets getting rid of unused clothing, shoes, & other accessories that are taking up valuable closet space. Use Clothing Organizers, Accessory Hangers, & Shoe Storage products to organize all of your essentials. In the end, you will be amazed at how much storage space that you will accumulate by using these simple space saving organizers. New clothing, shoes, & other accessories will now be easily accessible & within eyes viewing.

Next, assess the study area in your room. Get rid of trash & old unnecessary papers that are taking up space. Desktop Organizers will work wonders for keeping homework assignments & school books in one place so as not to get lost. Laptop Organizers are terrific study aids for doing homework while sitting on a couch, bed, or in a car.

Now, parents, kids, & college students are ready to go shopping. Plan out your shopping day, make a list & get started. Make sure clothing, school supplies, backpacks, binders, lunch boxes & other miscellaneous items that are necessary for the new school season are on the list.

Lastly, purchase a daily planner, calendar, or even a Refrigerator Memo Organizer to keep track of doctors & dentists appointments, school events, & other important dates during the year. All of these will being terrific time savers when you are in a rush as important dates will be right where you can find them.

These simple Back To School Organization tips will make for calmer parents, children, & college students at this overwhelming yet exciting time of the year. Good luck & get organized for the new school year!

See us at www.homestoragewarehouse.com for products to organize your back to school student.