Are you a fan of those TV shows that gives away tips on how to make your home clutter-free and organized? How about those DIY series that aim to make your home stylish? Who wouldn’t get addicted to those shows that inspire you to be a better homemaker?
Having goals about a clutter-free home isn’t at all impossible but the time and discipline needed to get things done is a challenge. From careful planning to choosing the correct storage options is one of the things that you should keep in mind. Don’t forget to allot time in your project because this takes a while especially if you know that there are a lot of things to change in your home.
Aside from all these basic things, make sure that you have the patience and once done – have the discipline to maintain the cleanliness of your home. If you are ready, then take a look at these awesome 75 easy tricks to organize and to tuck away items so you can have a clutter-free home.
1) Clean and throw some things away
Cleaning isn’t just about putting things in order or making sure they are all organized. It’s all about throwing all those unnecessary clutter. Every time you tidy your room or any part of the house, make sure to throw those un-useful stuff away.
2) Drawer organizers help – a lot!
Level up your drawers with the use of drawer organizers. It helps to organize your pens, pencils, paper clips,and even crayons so you won’t have to waste time looking for a specific item. Plus, they look so good organized like this.
3) Make your bed
Starting your day right is important. Right after waking up, make it a habit to make your bed. It’s actually a very simple task that anyone can do and it won’t even last you 10 minutes. It makes your bedroom look clean and will even improve your productivity.
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4) Tiered Shelves
Tiered shelves aren’t only beautiful, they are also very useful. Put one in your pantry and be able to store your condiments, pasta, snacks, and almost every thing. The best part is that they are all organized and easy to find.
5) Pick up your clothes
Please, this is one of the most basic and important things to be responsible for. Pick up your clothes, no matter how busy you are, pick them up and put them in the hamper. It’s as easy as 1,2,3 and it keeps your home clutter-free.
6) Oprah’s hanger trick
Are you familiar with Oprah’s hanger trick?
Start by hanging all your clothes in a reverse direction.
Hangers are now facing the closet door.
After wearing an item, make sure to put it back the other way.
Now, it’s facing the back of the closet.
After several months, go ahead and check.
See which hangers are still facing the closet door.
These are the items or clothes that need to be donated, or thrown away.
7) Use the color sorting method
Nothing is as organized and as pretty as using colors to help you with organizing your stuff. No need to put in labels as long as you familiarize yourself with the meaning of each color. This is perfect for people who have lots of documents in their home.
8) Organize your scarves and purses
Collecting scarves, gloves, and even purses can be fun but keeping them organized is quite a challenge. Use shower hooks to organize your favorite scarves. They’ll look good, be in their best condition, and you won’t have a hard time looking for them.
9) Velcro your remote
Don’t you just hate it when you can’t find your remote control? A clever and quick fix is to use velcro tape to put it on your TV or TV stand. It will make sure that your remote control is organized and can easily be found.
10) Bring your laundry basket
Is it time to tidy the house? Grab your laundry basket and start your trip around the house. First things first, get all the dirty laundry and put it in your laundry basket. This way you won’t miss a sock or a shirt. It will also make your cleaning time more organized
11) One room at a time
It’s easy to get lost when you’re cleaning and de-cluttering. Instead feeling better, you might end up stressed out. To avoid this, start and focus on one room at a time. It’ll be easier to clean and will take you less time.
12) Label containers
Who wants to go through all the containers just to know what’s inside? Labeling containers is one of the best ways to organized from your kitchen to your bedroom. Saves you time and they also look very neat.
13) Don’t hoard mails
After reading your mail, don’t put it in your drawer or folder. One mail after a few months will become a pile so don’t start hoarding. Read it and if it’s important, keep it organized using folders. If it’s not important, immediately throw it away.
14) Use glass jars
Using glass jars for storing items isn’t just pretty, it’s also a great way to be clutter-free and organized. Choose to label them as well and organize them depending on whatever category they belong. Easier to find, nice to see, and stylish!
15) Hang your pots and pans
Save your cabinet space by hanging your pots and pans. Hang them starting with the biggest items first then the smallest. Not only will you save some space, they also look really good as accents to your kitchen. Just make sure they’re very clean.
16) Store bed sheets inside their matching pillow case
Organize your bed-sheets by folding them neatly and putting it inside the matching pillow case. They are now neatly stored, easy to find without having to look for the paired pillow cases, and most of all, they save space. Aren’t they pretty?
17) Make the most out of wire baskets
Invest in wire baskets because it will become your best friend in your home. From organizing large kitchen items in your kitchen to perfectly storing your linens and towels in your bedroom. They are versatile, stylish, and will help you keep all your things organized.
18) Pull out baskets for your fridge
If you have seen them in your favorite stores – grab one or even more. These pull out baskets is an amazing way to keep your fridge clean and organized. Put your fruits, veggies, chocolates, and just about anything. Plus, it will avoid all those forgotten food inside.
19) Use cord keepers
Seeing power cords that are not kept can definitely add to your home’s clutter. Plus, it can also be dangerous if you have kids around. Put cord-keepers on the appliances or near them so that once you’re finish using them, simply put them away safely.
20) Baskets for your open cabinets
Level up your open cabinets with the use of baskets. From your pantry to store fruits and breads to your bedroom or closet to store towels, bags, and even clothes. Just don’t forget to label them and maybe add something to make them prettier.
21) DIY cork-board jewelry organizer
Love DIY projects? Then this one is for you. Use a cork-board and personalize it. Use it as a jewelry organizer. It keeps your jewelries in perfect condition while making them easy to find. Plus, it can add beauty to your bedroom.
22) Baskets or containers in your drawers
In your pantry, it’s also best to utilize baskets or containers so that you can place your fruits and vegetables. This way, you avoid clutter and it will be easier to find what you need. Plus, it will be easier to know what you have and what you need to buy.
23) Under bed storage
If you’re looking to buy a new bed. Choose one that has an underbed storage. This way, you can remove all clutter in the room and maximize the space that you have under your bed. Just make sure that you organize them well too.
24) Blanket for playtime
Don’t you just hate it when you step on a lego or find one under the couch? Contain playtime by using a blanket. This makes cleaning time easier. You just gather all the ends of the blanket that’s it. All the toys are in there.
25) Chalkboard notes
Buy yourself a small chalkboard. It’s a great way to put in your kitchen to remind yourself of something, make a note, even write down what you need the next time you go to the grocery. It can even be used in your kids room and even the bedroom.
26) Re-purpose your old ladder
While we aim to throw away old stuff, sometimes, they can still be useful. Just like your old ladder. Clean and repaint it and use it as a towel rack in your shower room. It’s an amazing décor and will have great purpose.
27) Organize your gym equipment
Who doesn’t love working out in their own home? However, one of the toughest challenges is how you can keep all your workout equipment neat and organized. Look for a space that you can use and based on iheartorganizing, maximizing that space will make sure that all your things will have their own space.
28) Maximize your space using vertical storage
If you have a small home, it’s still possible to get organized and clutter-free. Just make sure that you maximize your space by using vertical storage. Place them where they would be most needed so they can be accessible as well.
29) Letter holder for your flip-flops
Do you have an extra letter holder that you are no longer using? You can re-purpose it as a flip-flop organizer. Put your sandals, flip-flops and bedroom slippers on it and that’s it.
30) Organize scrunchies with a carabiner
Any woman would know hard it is to find your scrunchies when you need it and can find them when you don’t. Where do they all go? Organize your scrunchies using a carabiner and never lose one again!
31) Maximize your closet space
Add dividers, small drawers, and even baskets. Not only will you save enough space but it will make your closet organized. We don’t want to always spend time looking for that one shirt, right?
32) Toy organizers
If you have kids, you can find toys everywhere and sometimes, cleaning after them can drain you. Use organizers that you can store vertically, this way you can organize legos, stuff toys, puzzles, and cars and dolls separately. Don’t forget to label each storage so you won’t get lost when you have to look for something.
33) Spice rack for perfume display
Who doesn’t love to collect perfumes? Don’t just store them in a drawer, instead, use an old spice rack and use it as a perfume display. Make sure that you clean and paint it to match your room.
34) Use your garage ceiling space
Need space for your Christmas tree, and all those other seasonal stuff? Make use of your garage ceiling space just like what abowlfulloflemons did. It helps you maximize your space plus removing all those clutter.
35) Store cords using recycled toilet paper rolls
If you have lots of toilet paper rolls, re-purpose them by covering them using colorful papers. Then put your cords inside – it’s the perfect case for those cords that you don’t use. Plus, you can add a label to make it more organized.
36) Toothbrush holder for your make up brushes
Love make up? Then you’ll love this clever and simple way of storing your make up brushes using a toothbrush holder. This way, you are able to see which ones you’ll need and which ones need cleaning.
37) Choose an ottoman
An ottoman is a great accent in any home and also a great way to save space. Choose an ottoman that also serves as a compartment. Store books or even magazines. It saves you space and will definitely remove those unwanted items in your living room.
38) Shower hooks can help
Shower hooks can come in a variety of designs which makes them perfect to be used everywhere in your home. Avoid clutter by using them to hang your hats, bags, mugs, even your belts and headphones. Just make sure to keep them stylish and they go along your interior design.
39) Use hangers for your scarves
Don’t just fold them because you’ll end up with a mess. Sort them properly by using a hanger. It keeps them in good shape, they are easy to find, and you’ll save space too.
40) Pill box for your jewelries
Aside from keeping your jewelries safe and organized, using a pillbox to store your earrings and even other jewelries is a bright idea. They are compact, easy to find, and not to mention safe.
41) Save space by storing your hair tools
Hair tools like hair dryer, brushes, and even curling irons can actually take so much space. Use a magazine rack and place them properly there. It saves you space, keeps them organized, and they look good.
42)Keep your hidden spaces clean and pretty
If you think the quote “out of sight out of mind” works with home improvement – think again. Even if you have lots of hidden storage or spaces, don’t just pile up your things there. Organize them and go an extra mile to make them look pretty.
43) Desk file organizers for your make up palettes
Make up palettes is an amazing collection for many women but storing them can be quite challenging. Why not use desk file organizers? Not only will it save you space but it will also keep them safely stored.
44) Laundry sorting section
If you have the space and you have a big family, creating a laundry sorting section will help a lot. This will save you time when you actually do the laundry and will also teach everyone in your home the discipline of being organized. Label each basket for each person for easier identification.
45) Old muffin trays for all those tiny stuff
Keeping small items can really be a task. Once they get lost, you might have a hard time looking for them. Use your old muffin tin as an organizer for your screws, pins, hooks, and so much more. You can repaint it for that added appeal.
46) Re-purpose an old wine rack
If you love knitting, you’ll understand how keeping them organized can also be challenging. Untangling skeins can take time so to avoid this – re-purpose an old wine rack. Your skeins will look amazing organized by color using this old wine rack. Easier to find, looks good, plus, adds color to any home.
47) Clever use for that dead space
How big is your ironing board? Most of the time, these ironing boards can take up so much space, right? This clever idea is perfect if you want to save space. Use the top of a long table and customize it to become your ironing space. Put baskets underneath for your little stuff and another space where you can put hangers.
48) Neatly store your fabrics using hangers
Avoid clutter by storing/hanging your fabrics using a hanger. This way, they will be more organized and they will keep them in top shape too. Try organizing them per color for added appeal.
49) Hanging to-do list
Too many things to do? Try this cool hack! Use a mini clothesline and put up notes. This way, you’ll always see what’s due and what you should finish first. Simply remove the note when you’re done. It’s cool, can be an accent in your home, and very useful too.
50) Pegboard for your accessories
Love collecting earrings and necklaces? Eliminate piles of tangled necklaces, missing earrings, and unorganized drawers. Frame a pegboard, paint and customize it and put individual hooks. This way you can place all your jewelries neatly and nicely on the pegboard frame. It’s also very instagrammable too!
51) Store bath toys in fruit baskets
When you have kids, bath time means play time. Organize and eliminate clutter by using a fruit basket to store all those squeaky toys. They’ll be easier to find and save important space in your bathroom.
52) Cabinets behind picture frames
Have time to spare? Why not create DIY picture frame cabinets? A great way to give life to any room plus, it will give you the space you’ll need to store lotions, shaving creams, and any other skin essentials.
53) Frame finished puzzles
Puzzles are fun but once you finish putting it together for a couple of times, it becomes unexciting. Gather all completed pieces and frame them. Not only will they make your home prettier but its also a great way to remove all those clutter.
54) Clipboards to organize your kid’s artwork
Does your child love artwork? If your child is showing potential in art, surely you have a lot of cute and adorable artworks. Organize them using a clipboard. Put it up in your kid’s room so your child can always see it as well.
55) Reuse tin cans as flower pots
Re-purpose those tin cans and use them as flower pots. Clean them, paint them, even put decorations around the can and you’ll see just how pretty they can be. Use them as pen and brush holders too.
56) Magazine holder for your re-usable water bottles
Reusable water bottles are really useful but can take up so much space. Use a magazine holder to stack up your bottles. This way, you can maximize your space and will keep them organized in one place.
57) Invest on pouches
Whether or not you love travelling, still invest on pouches. They are a great tool if you want an organized home. Store your skin care products, your pens, your hair ties, your stickers, your emergency kit, and anything you can think of. Plus, you can easily put them in your bag when you’re in a hurry.
58) Roll and File
To save space and to be more organized, roll and file your washcloths. This way, they can easily be reached, they look good, and they save you space in your drawers.
59) Lipstick organizers
Love lipsticks? Lipsticks can be a great collection. Different shades for your different moods but they can also pile up and even look messy if not stored properly. Invest on lipstick organizers so you can see and find them easily and they would be in their condition.
60) Go for smaller bins for better organization
Cutlery organizers usually come in big bins, this makes it a hard time for you to find the knife, the fork, etc. So choose smaller bins, this way, you can create a custom-sized storage solution that is more organized and aesthetically pleasing.
61) Simple cutting board storage
Create a “pocket” rack for your cutting boards. This way, they won’t take up too much space and you can easily get one if you need it. Again, it’s all about saving space.
62) Stack board games
Who doesn’t love board games? How many do you have in your home? We all know that they too can take too much space, right? Use a hanging organizer and stack them up. They look better this way, you can easily find which on you’re looking for and the boxes will remain in good condition.
63) Cookie cutters in a cookie jar
Baking cookies is certainly a stress reliever but what about storing your cookie cutters? Why not put them in a cookie jar – perfect match, right? It will be easier to organize plus they go together.
64) A shelf over your desk
Maximize your work space with this amazing idea. Make more room to store those extra items by putting a shelf over your desk. You can also display artworks, figurines, and even just put your photos. You can also customize it depending on your taste.
65) Over-sized pegboard
This is an amazing DIY project to think about. It’s stylish and customizable. You can design it according to what room you’ll put it. Then you can use the space to store whatever you need to organize. What a great way to maximize your space.
66) The clutter box
Let’s face it, sometimes, we’re too busy and we don’t know where to put something. Create a clutter box. Put everything there first and sort it out once you have time. Once full, don’t create another one, instead, clean it. Start over. This prevents you from putting items that you fail to sort out in different locations.
67) Organize your tools
If you love working on projects like DIY furniture, make sure that you have sorted out all your tools first. Isn’t it nice to see a clean work place? This way, you will never have a missing screw driver or a garage full of clutter.
68) Organize your hats and bags
If you love collecting bags and hats, it’s just right that you need to invest on shelves that will store your collections. Don’t just pile them up and leave them to collect dust. Instead, create or dedicate a place for your collections may it be bags, clutches, perfumes, or hats.
69) Let it go
We understand how some items can have sentimental values but overtime, they too can pile up. Cleaning and de-cluttering means you also have to learn which things to keep and which ones to let go. If you can’t throw them away, at least, you can donate them.
70) De-clutter at your own pace
Sure, cleaning and de-cluttering may seem exciting especially if you already have a vision of your goal. However, one of the things to avoid is to do it all at once especially if you have work.
This will only make things confusing and even frustrating. Don’t go crazy cleaning. Instead set small goals like do the bathroom first, then next week, aim for your desk.
71) Bright walls make a difference
Aside from keeping your home organized and clutter-free, consider having bright colored walls. It instantly brightens up your home and can even accentuate your designs. For pantries, it instantly makes your stuff look orderly.
72) Add hooks under your pantry shelves
Make use of your pantry space wisely. Put hooks under your shelves – this is a great way to store your mugs. Don’t forget to keep organize them according to size or even according to color.
73) Go, label everything
Using glass jars for storing your items is a great way to organize but top it up a notch and label them. In fact, label everything. Not only will this make it easier to find stuff, it also makes every really organized.
74) Add hanging bars
Don’t let your hangers pile up. Add hanging bars so you can store your hangers properly. This way, your laundry room looks cleaner and more organized.
75) Over the toilet shelves
If you have a small toilet and bath, make sure you use your space wisely. Opt for over the toilet shelves. This way you can still have the storage but less the space.
75 Really easy tricks to tuck items away and keep your home clutter-free
Ma Fatima Garcia
12.02.19
Are you a fan of those TV shows that gives away tips on how to make your home clutter-free and organized? How about those DIY series that aim to make your home stylish? Who wouldn’t get addicted to those shows that inspire you to be a better homemaker?
Having goals about a clutter-free home isn’t at all impossible but the time and discipline needed to get things done is a challenge. From careful planning to choosing the correct storage options is one of the things that you should keep in mind. Don’t forget to allot time in your project because this takes a while especially if you know that there are a lot of things to change in your home.
Aside from all these basic things, make sure that you have the patience and once done – have the discipline to maintain the cleanliness of your home. If you are ready, then take a look at these awesome 75 easy tricks to organize and to tuck away items so you can have a clutter-free home.