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DIY Organizing Ideas

I adore DIYing not only to save money, but to create something unique that fits the exact need + style + look I am trying to achieve. For every nook & cranny of the house, do-it-yourself creations can be just the answer to the missing part.

When it comes to organizing, more often than not, what I’m in need of just can’t be found in a store – or I don’t want to spend the $$$. So then the next best thing is to DIY it, of course!

You’re in luck because I have a new article up on BHG.com on DIY Organization Ideas for every room of the home.  From the kitchen to the living room to the garage, creating EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED can be the perfect solution to keep things organized.

Click to read the full article on >>>DIY Organization for Every Room of the Home

DIY ORGANIZING IDEAS for every room of the house. Awesome do-it-yourself ideas + solutions that fit YOUR style + needs!

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More content coming soon to be featured on BHG.com!

9 Ideas for Organizing the Bathroom Vanity

Well we totally missed last weeks snowstorm that I know a lot of you were affected by and are still digging out from.  Kinda crazy that upstate New York has less snow that DC…

What haven’t missed – or rather, avoided – is the nasty sick bug going around. Once again, another January has hit us hard with sickness and it’s the kind that lingers and seems to never leave. Unfortunately it’s got us all down.  The last few weeks have been rocky, but I’m trying to keeping chugging forward with thoughts of warmer weather + sunnier days ahead.  It’s the only think you can do, right?!

Anyway, I am happy to share that I have a new post up at Better Homes and Gardens.

If you’ve been busy decluttering and organizing since the new year hit, then I have a post for you…
Getting a hold on THE MESSY VANITY.  I’ve got one, do you?  Then here are 9 Easy Ways to Make Over a Messy Vanity.

I took away so much while putting this post together and I hope you will too.

Click to read the full article on >>> 9 Easy Ways to Make Over a Messy Vanity

BATHROOM ORGANIZATION: Organizational ideas + tips for the bathroom vanity

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Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer

99.98% of men + boys I know have an extensive collection of baseball caps.  From teams they follow, to giveaways, to a gift shop purchase as a momento, baseball caps are a stable for most guys wardrobes.

So then the big question arises…  Where do all those caps go?   How does one organize the growing collection of baseball caps?

MY SOLUTION?  A pegboard baseball cap organizer…

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

I made this a couple months ago and it’s been a life saver.  Or should I say a hat saver, lol…

Honestly though, the collection of caps that my boy has acquired has gotten out of control and now they all finally have a happy home!

The best part of all, this organizer was easy to make.

MATERIALS

> (4) 1″ x 2″ x 4′ long wood pieces – cut to size

> 2′ x 4′ piece of pegboard (I purchased a 4′ x 4′ piece @ Lowe’s and they cut it to my desired size)

> “L” brackets

> Paint

1

Some pegboard already comes primed or white, but my local Lowe’s only had the brown, unfinished version.  Similar to painting walls or furniture, it’s important to use primer first.  So first I gave the face of my pegboard a quick coat of Zinsser Primer.

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

2

Once it was primed, I painted the pegboard with 2 fresh coats of color with a roller – a taupe-y hue was created by mixing a few leftover colors together

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com3

For the frame, I layed the 2′ x 4′ pegboard on the wood strips allowing 1″ of exposed frame around, and marked them with a pencil.

Using a miter saw (my recommendation for a good one) I cut the wood pieces as needed.  If you don’t have a miter saw or tool to cut the wood, Lowes will cut it to your desired length.

Then I painted the wood pieces using more leftover paint.  Since this pegboard was slated for my sons room, I coordinated the blue hue with the color I used for painting his closet door

/ Color: Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

4

Once the wood pieces were painted + dried, I arranged them on the floor…

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

…and layed the pegboard on top.  Then I aligned the 4 “L” brackets at the corners and fastened them through the pegboard and wood frame surround.

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

This is a view of the front and back when all 4 corners were complete.

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

5

I installed 2 screws + anchors into the wall and hung the framed pegboard.

I quickly + excitedly added these curved hooks.  I attempted to create a pattern to maximize the amount of hats that could hang, but it only kinda worked, so the hooks are hung part pattern / part random.

This 2′ x 4′ pegboard can hold a lot of hats. About 25 total. And it looks pretty!

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

This is the finished pegboard baseball cap organizer.

It fits perfectly behind my little guys door…

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

A similar pegboard organizer would be perfect for a slew of other things like jewelry, crafts, pantry items, kitchen essentials, etc.

The potential is endless…  Let the ideas start to flow!

DIY: Pegboard Baseball Cap Organizer - The perfect 'home' for the hat collection. Do It Yourself Tutorial @ www.jennaburger.com

His room is such an awesome space!  If you want to see the entire room, click on over for a full tour.

Since creating a similar pegboard project for my office, I’ve been hooked on this amazing element to organize with.  To “house” all of my office supplies, I also made a frame, but used a different technique + I stenciled a pretty design on the front.

Take a look > an organized office using pegboard

Pegboard Organization in the Office!

I’m on to my next organizational project using pegboard.  I can’t get enough!!

How I Organize Kids Toys

If I could, in an ideal world, I’d have a dedicated room just for toys.  Oh, and clean laundry. All tucked away behind a pretty closed door.

Can’t a girl dream?

Since I don’t live in fantasyland (or a huge house with endless rooms for that matter) + I want my kids to be where we are and be surrounded by what they love, I am constantly changing and updating how I store my kids toys.

I want my kids to play with their precious possessions as much as they want, but *I* just don’t want to see them ALL out, ALL of the time.   With 3 kids in a range of ages (1, 6 and 9), toys could easily consume our home as each are interested in something different.

How do I avoid TOY TAKEOVER?  I strive to continually improve on creative ways to store their stuff to keep everyone in our humble abode happy.

How I Organize My Kids Toys: TIPS + unique EASY & STYLISH for how I organize my kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

How I organize and store my kids toys…

BASKETS + BINS

Using baskets + bins for storage certainly isn’t new or innovative, but it really works.  Having one or multiple baskets in most rooms of the home, helps make cleanup time quick & easy. In our home, I have baskets in many rooms so that as we move from space to space, there is something new to play with.  This is specifically geared towards little ones who attention spans are small.

For the older kids who have a lot of a specific items (animals, superheros, legos, etc), I have labeled baskets + bins. As they’ve grown, their toys have gotten fewer and smaller in size so much of it is in their room instead of in the living room.  But even moving their stuff to their space, I still have created spots for everything.  If everything has a specific place, then it will make it easier to put away items + STAY ORGANIZED!  The easier the better!

How I Organize Kids Toys: tips + unique EASY & STYLISH ways to organize kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

Pretty bins make a difference!  Baskets or bins don’t need to match.  Create a vignette of differing baskets in varying sizes + shapes.  Toys will all of a sudden ‘disappear’ when surrounded by stylish decor.

How I Organize Kids Toys: tips + unique EASY & STYLISH ways to organize kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

UNIQUE TOY STORAGE IDEAS

Storage for toys + kids stuff doesn’t have to be a traditional toybox or a typical basket.  Outside-of-the-box ideas for organizing + storing toys can be anything that will hold something.

One of my favorite items for kids storage are old chests.  Of course, you have to be careful with little fingers, but chests are large (to hold A LOT) and great to look at.   They can be a beautiful element for any interior and serve a dual purpose – toy storage + end table or coffee table.

A chest for storing toys: TIPS + unique EASY & STYLISH for how I organize my kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

I have several vintage chests around the house. Found from thrift stores and garage sales, they hold a multitude of kids favorites, like the collection of trains that all my kids still enjoy.

A chest for storing toys: TIPS + unique EASY & STYLISH for how I organize my kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

In our living room, the old world style chest sits under the modern, minimalist lucite coffee table.  Not only does it serve the purpose of storage, the play of old and new makes for a sophisticated styled setting.

Open up this old chest and voila, it holds the kids entire train set (which they still enjoy playing with)…

A chest for storing toys: TIPS + unique EASY & STYLISH for how I organize my kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

When my daughter got to the age when she was introduced to Legos, the collection of Lego Friends began and has since exploded.  She has quite A LOT and all the creations needed to be organized in some way.   I chose to use and convert the ever-so-popular colorful toy bin, which wasn’t being used anymore, by adding flat shelves to create a ‘bookcase’.Toy Organizer turned Bookshelf: TIPS + unique EASY & STYLISH for how I organize my kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

Using a 1″ x 12″ cut to the specified width, new wood shelves fit in perfect to create a 4-tiered shelf.  This upcycle idea was easy & inexpensive.  Plus there was no need to buy something – score!

Toy Organizer turned Bookshelf: TIPS + unique EASY & STYLISH for how I organize my kids toys, www.jennaburger.comGO LOW. GO VERTICAL.

Maximize your storage capabilities by using every inch possible.  Wall space is ideal for vertical storage to organize books, collections, etc.

My son is a hoarder collector so when decorating his room, I introduced more storage than he needed and since, he’s filled the extra space with more stuff.   Pallet shelves hold books. Honeycomb shelves give space for displaying favorites.  Leaning shelves hold collections.

How I Organize Kids Toys: tips + unique EASY & STYLISH ways to organize kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

The space under the bed is prime real estate for storage, especially in a kids room.  For my son’s space, these rolling carts (a do-it-yourself project) hold baseball cards, small skateboards, etc.

How I Organize Kids Toys: tips + unique EASY & STYLISH ways to organize kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

Going low and going vertical helps to get things off the ground, thus creating more clear floor area. In closets, add shelving as high as possible for extra storage of blankets or non-everyday items. Add hooks in the entry for additional coat/bookbag storage. Hang additional shelving in the basement and/or garage for more space to put large bins.

COMMIT

Getting organized is one thing, but staying organized is truly a commitment. Rotate toys every month or few months to keep them interesting and fresh. Once you’re organized, take the extra 10 minutes each day to tidy up and monthly to go through each room to purge any unused items or papers – both of these I personally do and IT HELPS!

Expect that there will be minor setbacks throughout the year, but remaining positive will help keep you motivated to stay organized.  Conquering in small doses is best.  It’s continuous work, but worth it to create a home you love and enjoy living in!

The simpler we live, the saner we are! Rid your lives of the clutter and unused things to achieve a more meaningful, organized home.

How I Organize My Kids Toys: TIPS + unique EASY & STYLISH for how I organize my kids toys, www.jennaburger.com

How To Paint Pegboard + Build a Pegboard Frame

Thanks for all your kind + sweet words on my latest DIY endeavour of organizing my work space + creating a command center.  No joke, I have been so motivated + productive over the past week since clearing the clutter!

The highlight of my newly organized office, hands-down, is the addition of the pretty pegboard.  This was my 1st project using pegboard, but I have wanted to create something using pegboard for quite some time.  When I first thought about the idea, I was bewildered at how the hooks would mount if the pegboard was attached to the wall…  Right?  Same thought you had?  humor me please…

Well anyway, a few seconds later, I realized there does need to be some space behind the pegboard for the hooks to attach.  Alas, build a frame. But how?  I’ve got 2 ways, one of which I am sharing today!

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

The easiest way to build a frame (for anything) is with a Kreg Jig, but I know many of you don’t have one, so here is a down & dirty way using tools most of you have. I hope.  And if you don’t, go buy them… you won’t regret it 😉

MATERIALS.

> (3) 1″ x 2″ x 8′ long wood pieces

> 2′ x 4′ piece of pegboard (I purchased a 4′ x 4′ piece @ Lowe’s and they cut it to my desired size)

> “L” brackets

> Wood screws, 1″ length

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

HOW TO BUILD A FRAME.

I started off by cutting the 1″ x 2″ pieces of wood using a miter saw (my recommendation for a good one) so they fit to size around the 2′ x 4′ pegboard.  If you don’t have a miter saw or tool to cut the wood, Lowes will cut it to your desired length.

> Arrange the 1″ x 2″ pieces so they lay on the short side.

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

Once your wood sides are the right lengths around the pegboard, attach them using “L” brackets (if you have a Kreg Jig, then use it to connect the corners).  Lay the “L” bracket on the front face of the wood and screw in.

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

Then at the 4 inner corners of the frame, add a 2″ x 2″ wood block which the pegboard will be secured to so it sits proud of the wall creating space behind so hooks can be easily added.

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

HOW TO PAINT PEGBOARD.

Some pegboard already comes primed or white, but my local Lowe’s only had the brown version.  Similar to painting walls or furniture, it’s important to use primer first.  So first I gave the face of my pegboard a quick coat of Zinsser Primer.

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

Once it was dry, I added 2 coats of my desired taupe-y color (I mixed a few hues to get the color just right).

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

Once it was dry, I was going to call it DONE… buuuut, I couldn’t stop myself and thought it would be really fun + unique to jazz it up even more, so I added a pretty stencil design.

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

Tutorial on > HOW TO PAINT USING A STENCIL

A few touch-ups and THEN the painting steps were complete!

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

I attached the dry pegboard to the frame using pretty gold wood screws…

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

…and then it was time to hang.

I used the screws that were already in place from the large inspiration board that was there before.  The screws were anchored in the wall and at just the right height.

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

Because there is relief behind the pegboard, the frame was able to simply rest on the screws. The result…

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

Pretty cool, right?!  And super simple.  Pegboards are THE BEST organizational component for any room in the house. AND they can be jazzed up to look great for all decor styles. Maybe I should do a round up post of great uses for pegboards around the house…  What do you think?  Yay or Nay??

Anyway, after the pegboard was in, I was ready to start getting organized…

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

DIY: How-To Paint Pegboard + Build and Install a Frame Surround. Pegboard is an organizational dream fit for every room in the house. Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial at Jenna Burger Design

Here is how it all came together…

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

Check out my WORK SPACE REVEAL >>>>>>> click here

Where do you find pegboard most useful around your home?

Check back soon for details on how to build another simple frame for a pegboard!

Getting Organized in the Garage: Ideas for Organization & Storage

As the days are getting warmer, time spent outdoors is about to increase – finally, right?! It’s been a loooong winter.  And lots of fun in the sun, comes months ahead with the garage door open and hours a day playing various sports activities + time spent on the lawn & garden.

While cooped up all Winter, we barely stepped foot in the garage other than to throw out the garbage + recycling.  From remodeling the bathroom to receiving many large packages for the living room makeover (which is almost complete), the garage was totally neglected and got piled high with a lot of stuff.  It was in desperate need of an overhaul + organization!

A few weekends ago we got our hands on the mess and started the process of whipping it into shape…

Getting organized in the GARAGE: tips + ideas for garage organization & storage by Jenna Burger Design, www.jennaburger.com

The temps were still a wee bit chilly, but the Mister and I set forth to start taking back our garage space.  It’s definitely going to take time (we are not at all finished – yet), but we had to start someplace and that someplace was the kids stuff + lawn & gardening supplies.

Garage Takeover Step 1, in action…

We chose to use a product by Rubbermaid called FastTrack Garage Organization System.  This system is similar to the closet organizational products that Rubbermaid also offers (we have similar systems in the coat closet/pantry + the kids bedroom closets) where there is one track at the top and brackets mount to it to easily add/adjust shelving for storage.  It’s ideal because you only need to screw in the one rail and everything hangs off of it making the install time much quicker + easier.

The FastTrack System has a huge range of products that gets the most out of your vertical wall space to achieve an organized garage.  I shopped at Home Depot for the items and they have a wide selection + a nice display set up.  If there is something you are looking for specifically that they don’t have in the store, I discovered there are even more accessory options for purchase on the website.

Getting organized in the GARAGE: tips + ideas for garage organization & storage by Jnna Burger Design, www.jennaburger.comHere are the accessories that I chose for our garage space…

the vertical ball rack

Getting organized in the GARAGE using Rubbermaid Fast Track Garage Organizational system - vertical ball rack

the wire basket which holds up to 50lbs.

Getting organized in the GARAGE using Rubbermaid Fast Track Garage Organizational system - wire basket

the cooler hook (which is holding the scooter) and the multi-purpose hook (holding the lacrosse sticks)

Getting organized in the GARAGE using Rubbermaid Fast Track Garage Organizational system

Getting organized in the GARAGE using Rubbermaid Fast Track Garage Organizational system

Similar to a closet system, the Fast Track offers uprights + brackets + shelving options to get the most out of a vertical surface.  Being able to have a shelf for storage is a must in the garage.  I’ve loaded this shelf with our fishing tackle boxes, skates, bike helmets, etc.

Getting organized in the GARAGE using Rubbermaid Fast Track Garage Organizational system

Last, but not least we used the track system to hold all of the lawn + gardening supplies…

(left to right) the power tool holder, the cooler hook, the multi-purpose hook, the utility hook

Getting organized in the GARAGE using Rubbermaid Fast Track Garage Organizational system

Getting organized in the GARAGE using Rubbermaid Fast Track Garage Organizational system

Once I came up with my plan of action for how the organizational components would work best on the wall, the install was very easy & took about 20 minutes – I swear.  It doesn’t take long because all that needs to be installed are the rails.  Once those were up, I was able to hang everything off of them + make adjustments as needed.

We chose (3) 4′ long rails (they also come in an 8′ length), determined where the studs were located, then installed the rails using the FastTrack hardware.  For one rail, we couldn’t locate the stud, so we used the anchors that came with the hardware package. After the rail was in place & level, we slid on the black cover.  Per the FastTrack website, each rail holds 1750 lbs – wow!

Getting organized in the GARAGE: tips + ideas for garage organization & storage by Jnna Burger Design, www.jennaburger.com

After that, the accessories easily attached to create a truly customized garage storage system.

You simply attach, snap, and hang!

Getting organized in the GARAGE: tips + ideas for garage organization & storage by Jnna Burger Design, www.jennaburger.com

Oh and I never showed you the ‘before’ of the garage – yikes, it looked horrible and SO UNORGANIZED.  Now it’s a completely organized + tidy spot…

Getting organized in the GARAGE: tips + ideas for garage organization & storage by Jenna Burger Design, www.jennaburger.com

Staying Organized

Organizing takes a bit of time + energy, but really isn’t difficult.  What is DIFFICULT though is staying organized… that is always the challenge.  Since this section of the garage is a lot about the kids, I really need them to stay on top of keeping it organized.  I don’t have the time to clean up after them each day AND I want them too take responsibility for putting back what they take out.

Call me crazy, but I snapped a picture, printed it, and put it in a clear sheet protector.  I added a few hand-written labels – nothing fancy – and pinned it to the wall. Now there is no excuse or wonder as to where things are supposed to go.

Getting organized in the GARAGE: tips + ideas for garage organization & storage by Jenna Burger Design, www.jennaburger.com

We shall see if it works…

I’m still making my way around the house, room by room, to get organized using my foolproof steps to home organization!  I realized those same steps can pertain to the garage space too…

> make a list write down a plan of action for what you want to organize and what you need to lose

> get moving now once your plan of action is in place, it’s time to get moving. Don’t analyze (which I’m known to do) Just start.

> purge. toss. donate. start by sorting through the items you no longer need, use, and/or want. Set up 3 boxes or bags (I typically use large heavy-duty garbage bags) to purge, toss, and/or donate.

> organize using shelving with baskets, bins, and other storage caddies are a great way to organize items you want to keep.

> go vertical maximize your storage capabilities by using more wall space – just like I did with the FastTrack system

> commit getting organized is one thing, but staying organized is truly a commitment. Once you’re organized, take the extra few minutes to maintain it.

 

Getting organized in the GARAGE: tips + ideas for garage organization & storage by Jenna Burger Design, www.jennaburger.com

I am so happy with how this section of the garage turned out.  We have lots more cleanup to do in this neglected space + a whole lotta work outdoors once the snow completely melts, but with warmer days on the horizon, we’ll make our way one day at a time.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Rubbermaid FastTrack.  I chose to work with them because I knew it would help organize my dreaded garage space.  I have been provided with product, but as always I was not told what to write and I only feature companies on my blog that I truly love and believe in 100%.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Newell Rubbermaid. The opinions and text are all mine.

18+ Office Organizing Ideas: Purge the Piles of Paper

I am overwhelmed by the amount of savvy and helpful organizational ideas  + tricks out there on the web.  And the best part, most are inexpensive and easy to implement NOW.

Sometimes the hardest part of organizing taking the steps to start!  Instead of fretting, thinking, or planning, just jump right in today.  I still have lots more to go through around the homestead, but the inspiration I’ve shared for the kitchen + bathroom + closets over the past days are going to make a huge difference in my home.  And hopefully for yours as well!

As we wind down on the week, I have one more day of inspiring organizational ideas.  Today’s focus is on THE OFFICE…

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

From binders to pens to envelopes to books, we have so much stuff in the office that it’s often the spot in the home that is the messiest (the surface of my desk can rarely be seen – holding head in shame).   I’ve hunted the web and have so many great ideas to share with you.  Here are 18+ office organization ideas that you’ll love

The Office

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Office organizing solutions (not to be missed!) via BHG

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Organizing tools for the home office via Design Sponge

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!DIY rustic pencil holder by Strawberry Chic

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Tips for organizing files by Mary Organizes

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Office space (one of my all-time favorite spaces) with lots of shelving for storage via BHG

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Home office organizational tips by Bright Bold & Beautiful

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Vertical magnetic calendar via Babble

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Mason jar cubbies via HGTV

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Desk caddy using shoe boxes + toilet paper rolls (genius idea) by All You

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Tips to create an organized office via A Bowl Full of Lemons

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

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Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!More organizational ideas via BHG

 Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

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Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Mail + bill center by First Home Love Life

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Organizing magazines (DIY + printable) by In My Own Style

After all those organizational ideas, you should never have a messy office again (holding head a bit in shame as my desk is currently filled with a piles of misc. papers, lol).  In all honesty, I feel so inspired & excited (yes, excited) about getting my office put together & organized!  It’s a process, but a little effort is worth the time.

Here is a recap of the week so far (click on the image to bring you to the original post)

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the home

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

What a week it’s been!  From the KITCHEN to the BATHROOM to the various CLOSETS around the home to the OFFICE, I hope I have inspired you to get your butt organized with well over 50+ ideas, tips, and tricks!

For me the closets are the most difficult area in the house to keep organized.  With 3 kids continually growing out of clothes each season, I feel like I am constantly removing the old & buying new.  But the kitchen drawers are a close 2nd.

What space to you find in the home hardest to keep organized?

13+ Closet Organizing Ideas: Combat the Closet Clutter

It’s Day 3 of Organizing Ideas for the Home!

Over the past 2 days, I’ve shared over 30 ideas + tips for organizing the KITCHEN & the BATHROOM.  It’s now day three and we’re moving on to CLOSETS.  From the clothes closet, to the kids closet, to the entry closet, to the linen closet…

Let’s organize THE CLOSET!

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!

Whether large or small, with closets we often pack them till there full.  Stop the clutter, remove it all, and start fresh. Here are 13+ savvy solutions to combat the closet clutter… (links to the original source, creation, and/or tutorial are BELOW the picture)

Closets

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Kids closet organization by A Bowl Full of Lemons

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Closet organizing tips… for the rest of us by Life in Grace

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!How-to fold and organize t-shirts by Darkroom and Dearly

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Rake necklace hanger by The Thinking Closet

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Shower curtain rings used to hang tanktops via

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Closet dividers by Under the Sycamore

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Tips for a clean, well organized closet by Who What Wear

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Brilliant tips for organizing your closet by DIY Home Sweet Home

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Board game organizing idea by Money Saving Sisters

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Organizing a small linen closet by Finding Home

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Linen closet organization by First Home Love Life

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Keep matching sheets together via Martha Stewart

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Scarf + hat + glove organizer in closet by Wayside Sacraments

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Great ideas for organizing an entry/foyer closet via BHG

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Coat closet + Wrapping Organization by The Chronicles of Home

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Entry shoe organizer by I Heart Organizing

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Clutch / Pocketbook in wire baskets by Decor Fix

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!Cereal box drawer dividers by I Heart Organizing

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!An entry closet alternative with colorful wood crates for show storage by Thea’s Mania

And that’s a wrap for ideas to get all the CLOSETS in your home organized!

Here is a recap of the week so far (click on the image to bring you to the original post)

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the home

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

Watch out for tomorrow’s post when I’ll be sharing organizational inspiration for THE OFFICE!

15+ Bathroom Organizing Ideas: Inexpensive + Easy!

For some organizing is fun (some meaning the 1% of you anal peeps out there), but for most (the other 99% of us – me included) it can be a bit grueling + tedious task to get organized. But admittedly, once a space, a closet, or a room, is organized, I always feel empowered, happy, and a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.  Are you the same?

As I mentioned yesterday, I am in full-on organizing mode since the new year began and after anticipating writing one post on organizing every nook & cranny in the home, it evolved into a week’s worth of organizing inspiration starting with the 20+ ideas for the kitchen that I shared yesterday.

Today’s focus… THE BATHROOM.

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!

Often a small space, but packed with a whole lotta stuff.  Here is a roundup I put together with 15+ Bathroom Organizing Ideas: affordable + easy… (links to the original source, creation, and/or tutorial are BELOW the picture)

Bathroom

Savvy solutions for the bathroom space… No more wasted time looking for the right sized curling iron or that pretty green eye shadow.

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeBathroom storage ideas via Cosmopolitan

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeMagnetic Makeup Board by Liz Marie

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towel-rack-cabinet-10wm_thumbHair tool storage caddy by The Idea Room

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!Another tool storage idea… inside the cabinet via The Family Handyman

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeBath countertop caddy by Golden Boys & Me

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!Countertop tray for toiletries + bathroom essentials by Eat. Sleep. Decorate.

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!Mason jar organizer by The DIY Playbook

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!Ladder shelves are great for storage by Hammers and High Heels

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeOrganization under the sink via Pretty Organized

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!More under the counter organizing ideas by Mary Organizes

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeTowel storage on the back of the bathroom door via Jenna Burger

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!A shelf with brackets over the door via Martha Stewart

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!Ice cube tray jewelry holder + other dollar store organizing ideas by Yesterday on Tuesday

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!Magnetic Bathroom Rack via Darkroom & Dearly

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!Ponytail Holder by It’s Jilly

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!Bathroom Mirror Storage Case by Shanty 2 Chic

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!Bath toy organization by The Inspired Home

WOW, those are all great ideas to keep the bathroom space looking good + organized!  Do you have a favorite tip or trick for keeping the bathroom organized.  I didn’t before putting this post together…

Here is a recap of the week so far (click on the image to bring you to the original post)

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the home

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

Tomorrow’s post is going to be all about closets.  Don’t miss it!

20+ Kitchen Organizing Ideas: Tips that will Change Your Life

This post is more for me than for you… hehe.  After reading it from the first word to the last, you will never have to go anywhere else for more kitchen organizational ideas & tips. I HAVE YOU COVERED – I promise!

Interesting enough, this post started off as a round up of organization inspiration for the ENTIRE HOME, but after scouring the web for tips & tricks to organize every nook & cranny for the house, the post was getting way too long because of the incredible amount of smart solutions & ideas out there…

The result of my plethora of finds is going to be a week of inspirational organizational ideas from the kitchen to the bathroom, from the closets to the garage.  I have found so many creative ideas that will truly change your life.  Most are super inexpensive and can easily be implemented today.

Let’s start with the kitchen

20 + Organizational Ideas for the Kitchen:Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the kitchen!

Here are 20+ ideas for organizing the…

Kitchen / Pantry

Tips & tricks for keeping your kitchen organized… (links to the original source, creation, and/or tutorial are BELOW the picture)

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homePantry organization by Design, Dining + Diapers

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeWood Tilt-Out Trash Can by Dawn Nicole

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homePlastic wrap & tin foil holders by Ask Anna

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeFridge & Freezer organization by Clean and Scentsible

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeIdeas for organizing your spices via The Blessed Life

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeDollar Store organization by Ashley Ella Design

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homePots & Pans organization by Organizing Home Life

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeDrawer dividers using inexpensive wood scraps by The Organized Mom

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeDIY Kitchen utensil dividers by Kevin and Amanda

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeHanger turned clip by Craftster

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeTupperware organization by Eating Rich

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeInside the refrigerator organization by Fridge Butler

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeUnder-the-sink cleaning supplies organization by Jen Thousand Words

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeOlive Oil bottles are the perfect solution to ditch the ugly soap bottles. Idea by The Craft Pitch

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeMeasurement conversion chart on the inside of the kitchen cabinet by Infarrantly Creative

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeOver-the-door shoe organizer for snacks, coupons, small items by Money Saving Queen

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeOrganization ideas for the inside of the kitchen cabinets by Jenna Burger

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeWood Spice Rack by Jenna Burger

A central command center in the hub of the home is one of the most important ways to keep a family on schedule…

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeCentral Command Center in the kitchen by Jenna Burger

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeCountertop command center by Lovely Crafty Home

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeDry erase to-do or menu board by Make and Takes

I so need this… a charging station instead of all those wires and plugs!

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the homeDIY Charging station created by Lil’ Luna

I am still on a mission to clean this place up, bag it up – send it out, & get organized in 2015!  For me, it’ll never be 100% picture perfect, but this is a home of 5 not a museum.  As I’m working on purging + organizing + renewing my home this year, I am also striving to focus on what’s most important to me and living with intention!  Admittedly, it’s not easy, but with often reminders (to myself) I am working towards being more mindful and living with purpose.

Here is a recap of the week so far (click on the image to bring you to the original post)

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the home

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

Ridding the stuff that isn’t needed and organizing what we want to keep has really made a difference!  Tomorrow’s space of focus… THE BATHROOM.

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