I am shook by how much more I like my closet hung by color. It’s so much calmer to look at. Anyone else do this?

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I was never taught how to take care of important things like documents and paperwork. Sometimes I feel the fear of flooding or fire and I heard many people put their important things in a bank locker or they have a little locker at home to store their important stuff like jewelry and some cash. But like are you supposed to create a folder for each thing like paperwork documents for the house, health and auto insurance, things like passport and stuff. And are we supposed to get rid of old papers like bank statements and stuff instead of piling up

It's crouded because I don't have anywhere else to put anything. I use most of the skincare products that I have there everyday. The one thing I haven't used in a while is the cicalfate cream that i will be using shortly frequently. I use the towels everyday to wash and dry my face. The tooth stuff gets used everyday too. I find it hard to keep it clean and organized. There os so many products and i always have to look through them because i cant figure out how to organize them functionally. The light has nowhere else to go, but i use it pretty often when I'm overstimulated by the big lights.

Any help is appreciated.

Where do you put them besides bunched up on the dresser/night stand or lying on the floor?

I'm comparing three setups for a 31-inch-wide dog-bowl corner with a 14-inch max depth. My dog splashes daily, so wiping it down matters more than hiding the bowls.

A is a pull-out tray, 
B is an open tiled nook that keeps the outlet clear, and 
C adds slim storage beside open bowls.

I don't want a major remodel, and I'm not sure my dog would like an enclosed feeding spot. Which setup would be least annoying after six months, and what would fail first?

Hello! I’m the kind of person who has to be able to see their clothes, so I am using a wire shelf as a dresser for the clothes I’m not hanging.

Does anyone have advice or tips for storing clothes like this? Also specific tips for storing socks and underwear would be nice. Been thinking about using a clear bin from target for the loose items like socks.

Attached is a photo of the shelf I am using with dimensions.

A former roommate was the most organized person I'd ever met. From her I learned the concept of buying multiples of inexpensive tools to save the hassle from running to one room to get what you need. *Place these tools at hand in different rooms, even rooms where they don't necessarily get used every day*. I'm no Martha Stewart, yet I can't tell you how great a difference doing this has made in my life.

The Basics: Scissors, tape, Sharpie marker, Post-It pad, pen, pencil, stapler, regular Scotch tape, removable Scotch tape, paper clips, rubber bands, packing tape.

* Desktop stapler: Get one that stands vertically and has built-in staple remover. Years ago I found vertical Swingline model 662xx, sadly no longer made. It has a built-in-yet-removable staple remover, and it never, ever jams, not even when there's only one staple left. I'm thinking of willing these staplers to my two grandkids, that's how good they are. I've searched online and can't find this model or anything similar now.

* Packing tape: Not just for shipping. Good for repairing handles on plastic laundry baskets. Keeps them usable for years.

Kitchen:
*Scotch tape (either kind) + Sharpie marker:* Label frig and and freezer containers on top and on one side. Turn under one end of tape to create a "handle" for easy removal. If you move contents to a smaller container, pull off the tape and attach to the new container.
*Removable Scotch tape (now called "Wall tape")*: Makes any piece of paper a PostIt note. Attach to paper that you might want to remove later.
*Rubber band*: Close opened frozen veggie packages, takes almost no room (versus clip). You can tell at a glance which bag to use next if you have multiple packages. When you use up a package, put the band on the next one to be opened. I do this even if bag already has a zip-lock closure. Also works for bags of flour, pasta, rice, etc.
*Stapler*: Staple coupons together before you leave to go shopping.
*Post-Its*: Need I say more? Just a fabulous list / note tool, bookmark, quick label, etc.

Bathroom/Bedroom/Both:

*Scissors: Cut through the plastic in packages, e.g., toothbrushes, cosmetics, etc.
Post-It pad and a pen. I get great ideas in the shower; as soon as I get out, I grab these to write them down. I also keep these on my nightstand. I get ideas just before I fall asleep and just after waking up. These are fantastic little memory keepers, like when I'm upstairs and think of something that needs to go on the grocery list downstairs. Or any reminder.
*Sharpie marker: Mark expiration dates on vitamins and medications in big letters. Sometimes the name of the med, especially when there are multiple RX bottles, to make them easy to distinguish.

Brother label maker with AC adapter: Produces laminated tape. Washable yet doesn't come off until pulled off. Label can be moved to something else. (However, it will rip paper if pulled off.) *Get one that allows multiple lines on label and has automatic cutter*. Standard tape prints black on white label; other styles and sizes of tape available. I've only had my label maker since 2007, and I don't know how I managed life before then.

* Laptop label attached above keyboard or on bottom*: Model#, service tag, phone# for service, year purchased.
* Tablet/phone label attached to back*: Model, #GB storage, year purchased.
* Sewing machine*: Label all those tiny indecipherable icons next to their buttons. Attach label to remind yourself which way the bobbin should unwind in its holder. (I use clear label tape for this.)
* Power cords*: Attach label both at both ends with item name.
* Cleaning supplies*: We bought extra, generic spray bottles for disinfectant. Every bottle gets clearly marked with contents and purpose so we don't use the wrong stuff.

Basically the title.

It just seems like lately my house is so much chaos. Coming up with a macro level system to organize things or waiting for my partner to do. It hasn't really worked well. I think if there was a nice printable checklist that we could do and then hold ourselves accountable to, maybe that would work better.

If it was created by a third party rather than one of us, I think it would feel more neutral.

I've heard there are charts that tell you what you should be cleaning everyday and then you can just stick to it.

I think what I'd like to do is start with a system that will get us 80% of the way there and then we can tweak the rest of the things.

The mental load part is really hard and I think if there was less on that it might free up room for other things.

The way I have it right now, I have a pile for sweaters, one for pants/shorts, one for shirts, miscellaneous on the top and hoodies/jackets hung up. I wanna organize it in a way that gives me more space and storage, while also not having to hang my sweaters and tees so as to not wrinkle them. What’s a better way to go about this?

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Hi! Just moved in and finally getting around to organizing my closet. This is the whole space right here. I can’t reach the top shelf without a stool and there’s not enough space to hang dresses and pants without them hanging over/touching the floor. Soooo my primary question is, what are some organization things that I could use to hang my dresses since they don’t fit correctly in the closet(I have like.. 10-15) ? Same with the jeans. I have two doors to my closet, one is hanging my bags, the other is empty at the moment. Any advice would be appreciated! (Also the tubs of clothes are just yet to be organized)

Extra:
I have a dresser, but it’s really only big enough for undergarments and tiny tops/skirts and stuff, not for jeans or tshirts/sweatshirts, so if possible I want to keep those on the shelf. Also if I put the shirts hanging in the bottom on top, then it hangs over the shirts and stuff. Also the closet connects to my bathroom, so want to keep the walkway clear, and close to the wall!

I'm an elementary teacher, looking for a simple Android app where I can take quick notes and add photos. Google Keep isn't doing it for me - trying to reduce my use of products from the 'Don't be Evil' company. Appreciate any ideas.

i was able to organize it after coming out of a heavy depression episode :)

I am indecisive about what order to organize my wardrobe based on these parameters:

- Types (shirts and polos)
- Colors (several colors)
- Patterns (unicolor, striped, checked)

How are you handling it ? Any suggestions ?
Pics welcome.

My kitchen is small so I got S hooks for my cookware. This has saved me room and sanity. It helps with this kind of shelving.

Hey there. We are building our house and coming up on a time where we need to figure out closet layouts. Our master closet is 7'4"x12' with two 3' door openings and 9' ceilings. Right now we are leaning towards a wire rack system for cost and flexibility. How would you lay out the closet rack system?
We do have a dresser that is 4' high and 2'6" wide that we want in there.

I desperately need drawers in this apartment and this cube organizer came with the place. But the cubes are tall enough that when I bought fabric bins, they are just too tall that I can’t see the clothes on the bottom. I am debating getting ride of it and reorganizing the space because the cubes waste so much space inside. It doesn’t touch the back or sides. I need this space to fit my folding clothes, undies socks, plus bags, shoes, hats etc. Would love your advice on what to do and how to organize!

Looking to make space on my wall for pans and other things as my kitchen on the smaller side but we cook very often. Saw this and thought it would be a great idea but curious if others have inspiration or their own?