Posts Tagged ‘DIY’
Changing the Tide with "Tidying Up"
Changing the Tide I’ve read a lot of opinions and have been asked my own opinion of the new(ish) bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. Have you read it? It’s all the rage! I get it, but I was never able to speak to why exactly (I think) people are drawn to…
Read More3 Unique Consignment Stores
Have you ever considered consigning your unwanted items for sale? What does that mean? First a little lesson: A consignment store is a store that sells secondhand items (typically clothing and accessories) on behalf of the original owner, who receives a percentage of the selling price. There are many consignment stores throughout Northern Virginia. Some are better than…
Read MoreMy Closetmaid Closet
My Closetmaid Closet, by Basic Organization team member Stacia Camby. My new closet needed an organizer. Started with empty walls but had a vision of what I wanted. I checked out closet systems at Home Depot and Lowes because it was going to be DIY to be affordable. Online wasn’t an option because I wanted…
Read MoreOver the Door Pocket Organizers
A Gazillion Uses for Over-the-Door Pocket Organizers I think Over-the-Door Pocket Organizers are wonderful! You can use them throughout your house for all types of storage needs. Another thing that makes them wonderful is that they are inexpensive and customizable. You don’t need a door to use them. They can be hung from nails or…
Read MoreThe Right Tools Make All the Difference
It is easier to live a simpler life when you organize correctly and according to your own personal style. Give yourself the benefit of using the right tools for the job. Sometimes what system you use (and what works) will depend on obtaining those “right tools”. Whether using a label maker to communicate to family…
Read More5-Minute Closet Organization
What can you do in 5 minutes? A LOT! 5-Minute Closet Organization. Organizing a closet doesn’t take much time. It’s the decluttering part that takes time. So if you are overwhelmed with the idea of completing a closet project, start with organizing and use the motivation you gain to declutter on the next go-around. 3…
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