The best way to de-clutter a house is to organize it a bit at a time.

Let’s start by looking at how to organize your junk drawer – whether you have just one or 10!

It is quite simple to transform junk drawers into neatly organized compartments.

The first major step to organizing a drawer is creating dividers. This will be easy. You will need cardboard, scissors and shelf paper. Start by cutting strips of cardboard to size and cover them with shelf paper. Leave a wee notch on each of the ends so that the cardboard dividers can interlock.

You can use an egg carton for the little items that end up in a junk drawer. This will keep your items tidy. It also helps keep visual order in the drawer so that you can quickly spot what is in each small space.

Purchase a pre-assembled utility basket or even a utensil holder that matches the dimensions of your drawer to quickly start to get things in good order.

Place all similar items together in clear plastic bags to allow you to see them easily. Film canisters can be used to collect small items such as change, buttons and tacks.

Next, let’s look at how to organize your laundry room

It is a breeze to clean up that messy laundry area, remove some of the clutter, and save loads of time.

Clear out all of the clutter and remove everything but the machines and large furniture.

Decide on a good sorting area. If you do not have one, make one! Use light and dark pillowcases attached to the wall or side of a cabinet with a bracket. Use curtain clips to hold the pillowcase in place. The pillowcases are a smart sorting method when taking laundry to a laundry mat, too.

Use up empty wall space over the machines. Install wire shelving. Install a bar for hanging clothes as they come out of the dryer.

Store your necessities in attractive canisters and decorative jars.

Place the ironing board off the floor. Hang it closer to your machines for convenience.

Where you have extra space, place a wheeled cart between your machines for added storage. To make your own, use four 1 x 6' pieces of lumber, cut to the length of your machines, some trip pieces, screws, wheels and a little paint. Screw the front and back panels to the bottom and middle shelves. Next, nail trip to the sides and around the top. Finally attach wheels and paint.

Voila! You have a new laundry room made to order!

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I’m sure you will soon be motivated to de-clutter more of your home.