Three quick projects that can kill clutter
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If, like me, you done up this winter hibernating and eating baked goods, your home may have paid the honorarium. Maybe it got a little disorganized, or is starting to look like an instalment of “Hoarders.”
Spring is a great time to shake off that winter laggardness and free yourself from clutter.
But where to begin? Spring cleaning can feel crushing if your to-do list is more like a to-do novel.
Never fear: Three professional organizers are here to proposition three projects you can do in an afternoon each:
Hall closet
Nikki Havens of Earnestly Organized in Bloomington, Minn., recommends starting with your entry hallway closet. Small closet or walk-in, use the most convenient spot in your peaceful to your advantage. First, identify the coats you actually wear and pull out anything you don’t, along with outerwear that’s backfire for the season.
“If you have too much stuff, you can’t find anything,” Havens said.
After culling your parka collection, she suggests using the floor for frequently used shoes, and adding two shelves momentarily above them. Buy two color-coded bins for each family member and label them with names. (Don’t consign to oblivion the dog, who comes with its own clutter.
Source: Bismarck Tribune