70 best organizing tips for the tidiest home ever
They don't call it the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up for nothing. Whether you're all in on the Marie Kondo craze or simply need some mess-clearing solutions before guests arrive, these organizing tips tackle clutter in every part of your home and create space where you never knew you had it.

1 REPURPOSE TRAYS AND BOWLS
Reusing some old dishes as organizers can help you finally tame that junk drawer. Place a non-slip mat underneath to keep them from shifting when you open and close the drawer.


2 INVEST IN DRAWER ORGANIZERS
Though it's easy to think "out of sight, out of mind," a messy desk drawer does not help your productivity. Mix and match acrylic dividers so your pens, pencils, and paper clips all have a spot to live.

3 TRY A TIERED SHELF
Find your canned veggies, beans, and soups in a flash with a tiered shelf. You'll know when you're running low on staples if you're able to see everything at once.

4 PRACTICE FILE FOLDING
Folding towels (or even t-shirts!) upright allows you to see everything you own in a single glance. Color code from light to dark for added organization.

5 ADD A TOWEL RACK TO THE LINEN CLOSET
They're not just for bathrooms. An over-the-door hanger creates out-of-sight storage space for extra tablecloths, throws, or towels.

6 LET COLOR HANDLE SORTING
Manilla file folders have nothing on this pristine color-coded set. Finding important papers barely requires reading labels—just a glance toward the right color to find exactly what you need fast.

7 TEACH THE "ONE IN, ONE OUT" RULE
Kids need to understand that storage is finite, and that continuing to collect eventually leads to clutter and chaos. When they get a new toy or new jeans, send an old one to the donation bin. Read More...