Organizing

Getting organized should be rewarding — not painful. Here, discover habits, advice, and solutions to transform your home, whether it's 300 square feet or 3,000. Read on for advice that’ll help you get your space (and your stuff) in order, starting today.

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A woman sitting on the floor, putting clothes into a cardboard box for donation
Follow This Advice If You're Nervous About Tossing Something
Living
Shara Kay, a certified professional organizer, has five tips for decluttering without regret.
Jeni Bartiromo
Jan 14, 2023
Winter Is My Favorite Time to Organize the Basement
Here's why.
Allison Ditmer
Jan 13, 2023
B&A: See How These 2 Kids' Closets Were Transformed to Streamline Clutter
Clean, fun, and creative spaces.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 12, 2023
An Easy (and Fun!) Trick That’ll Keep You Motivated to Clean
It’s all about accountability.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 12, 2023
Why I Make a To-Do List That I Never Intend to Finish
This advice has saved my peace of mind.
Candace Nelson
Jan 11, 2023
The $32 Drill-Free Amazon Kitchen Find That Creates Pantry Space Out of Thin Air
Maximize storage in any room.
Britt Franklin
Jan 10, 2023
This Amazon-Favorite Sink Organizer Has a Spot for Everything — Even Your Dishcloths!
It's a five-star favorite!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jan 10, 2023
This Organizing Expert’s Technique Will Declutter Your Closet Efficiently
It’ll only take you 30 minutes or less.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 10, 2023
A Pro Organizer's 3-Step Process to Declutter Any Space in 20 Minutes
Ready, set, declutter!
Nonnahs Driskill
Jan 9, 2023
I Sent a Chef Photos of My Utensil Drawer — Here's What He Told Me to Get Rid Of
Here are the 3 things I got wrong — and one I got right.
Sarah Magnuson
Jan 9, 2023
Get a Fresh Perspective on Your Space with This Reset Strategy
Give mini-meditation a try.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 9, 2023
My Grandma's Simple Storage Hack Has Made Fridge Cleanup So Much Easier
It's perfect for storing leftovers.
Allison Ditmer
Jan 8, 2023
6 Organizing Mistakes That Make Your Kitchen Feel Cluttered
Even if that utensil crock is technically in order ....
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 7, 2023
7 Fridge Organizing Tips From The Home Edit
If your resolution is to cook more at home, these tips will give you an advantage.
Mary Cornetta
Jan 7, 2023
8 Editor-Loved Shelf Risers That Create Kitchen Storage Space Out of Thin Air
Shopping
These rise above the rest (literally).
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Jan 6, 2023
13 Kitchen Finds That Professional Organizers Actually Use
Including a cool lazy Susan we've never seen before!







Ashley Abramson
Jan 6, 2023
How to Be an "Organized Maximalist" in 2023
Experts share how to maintain a tidy home as a maximalist.
Alexandra Frost
Jan 6, 2023
This $23 Amazon Kitchen Wrap Organizer Is So Aesthetically Pleasing
It combines function and style.
Mary Cornetta
Jan 5, 2023
B&A: See How a Bare Mechanical Room Becomes a Playful Toy Closet Instead
The owner repurposed this room to create a space that encouraged open-ended, unplugged, and independent play for her daughter.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 5, 2023
Costco Has Some Sleek Organizing Finds That'll Help Your Home's Problem Areas
Style
Starting at just $33!
Jordan Souza
Jan 5, 2023
The Best Way to Declutter Your Expired Home Items
Food for thought.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 5, 2023
9 Sleek Magnetic Organizers That Create Instant Kitchen Storage (Plus, They’re on Sale!)
Shopping
They go right on your fridge — easy!
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Jan 4, 2023
These Stylish Under-Sink Organizers Completely Transformed My Bathroom for Less Than $20
Shopping
They're an organizer's dream.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jan 4, 2023
5 Decluttering Tricks That Don't Actually Work (and 5 That Do)
According to a pro organizer.
Mary Cornetta
Jan 4, 2023
How to Shift the Way You Think (and Feel) About Parting With Your Stuff
It’ll change how you declutter.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 4, 2023
Start with This One Small Task to Prepare for Your Best Year Yet
According to a pro organizer.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 3, 2023
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Downsizing for 2023
According to a minimalist coach and professional organizer.
Dara Zycherman
Jan 2, 2023
Adam Rippon Just Showed Off His Extremely Organized Kitchen
Someone please give him a show on HGTV.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 2, 2023
13 Lesser-Known Places to Donate After Decluttering
Organize & Clean
The next time you dive into a new decluttering project, keep these organizations in mind.
Brittney Morgan
Jan 1, 2023
These Are the 8 Most Popular Organizing and Cleaning Posts of 2022
Which ones resonated with you?
Trisha Sprouse
Dec 31, 2022
I Always Get Compliments On This Stylish Soap Dispenser — And It’s Only $13!
Shopping
We're particularly fond of the jade green color.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Dec 30, 2022
This Is How a Pro Says You Should Be Cleaning Your Home Each Week
And she shares how to keep the routine going.
Lauren Wellbank
Dec 29, 2022
Getting Hitched in 2023? Celebrity Event Planner Mindy Weiss Will Teach You How to Organize Your Dream Wedding
Weiss is Hollywood's go-to event extraordinaire.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 28, 2022
6 Design Pros Share Their Most Rewarding Organizing Moments of 2022
Organize & Clean
They finally brought order to the chaos. 
Brigitt Earley
Dec 28, 2022
I Tackled My Messy Cord Drawer This Year, and Here's How I Did It
Charging cords were ruining my family.
Meg St-Esprit
Dec 26, 2022
B&A: A Small Kitchen Gets an 8-Hour Organizing Makeover for Under $1,000
This crucial project was left to a professional organizer.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 25, 2022
The Brilliant Find That Will Instantly Corral That Pile of Desk Cords (It Takes Up Zero Space!)
It can hold a router, power strip, and more!
Nikol Slatinska
Dec 23, 2022
This Sleek, Space-Saving Spray Bottle Has an Ingenious Feature to Help Declutter Your Cabinets (Hear Us Out!)
And it looks good doing it!
Kendall Cornish
Dec 23, 2022
This Chic 3-Tiered Storage Tower Is The Ultimate Organizer for Beauty Lovers
Start your 2023 off right with an organized bathroom.
Alicia Kort
Dec 22, 2022
If You Downsize Any Room Before the End of the Year, Make It This One
Follow these three steps to reclaim your bedroom ahead of the new year. 
Dara Zycherman
Dec 22, 2022
3 Smart Storage Ideas Found in This New Zealand Studio Kitchen
This gorgeous green space reveals smart storage solutions.
Michelle Lau
Dec 21, 2022
B&A: See This Messy Pantry's Realistic Transformation
A real-life pantry is made over with real-life solutions.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 20, 2022
This $13 Amazon Find Finally Got My Small Fridge Organized
It freed up so much room too.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 19, 2022
6 Things You Should Definitely Clean and Get Organized Over the Holidays
Easy tasks that'll bring some fresh start energy to your space.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 18, 2022
How "Doom Boxes" Can Help You Tame Clutter
Here's how to make them work for you.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Dec 17, 2022
The Very Last Thing You Should Do Before Closing That Trash Bag
It'll leave your kitchen cleaner and reduce odors, too.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 16, 2022
20 Drill-Free Decluttering Solutions We Discovered in 2022
Shopping
Including self-adhesive shelves and more of our renter-friendly faves.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Dec 14, 2022
4 Organizing Habits to Start in 2023 (and 4 to Let Go of)
According to a pro organizer.
Mary Cornetta
Dec 14, 2022
Our Editors’ Favorite Organizing Finds of 2022
Shopping
Organizers worth falling in love with.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Dec 13, 2022
B&A: This Closet Makeover Corrals and Organizes an Impressive Shoe Collection
It's now a clean and cohesive space.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 13, 2022
My Mom’s Genius Idea for Reusing Bread Bags
Her little trick helps reuse what is typically viewed as single-use plastic.
Madeline Bilis
Dec 12, 2022
I Get My Kids to Declutter Their Toys Before Gifting Season
Here's how.
Christy Bryan
Dec 10, 2022
5 Pesky Corners You Never Want to Organize (and How to Actually Do It)
According to pro organizers.
Alexandra Frost
Dec 9, 2022
The Only Things I’ll Need to Organize and Refresh My Home for 2023
Small yet high-impact finds that'll make my home happier and healthier.
Charli Penn
Dec 8, 2022
These Closet Organizers Instantly Double Shelf Space and Neatly Store Sweaters Without Smushing Them
Closet-induced anxiety doesn't need to be a thing.
Nikol Slatinska
Dec 7, 2022
I Follow the "One Touch Rule" to Keep My Home in Order
It's such a game changer.
Annita Katee
Dec 7, 2022
B&A: This Small, Awkward Pantry Becomes a Functional Space for $2,000
It features smart storage solutions, too.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 6, 2022
A Pro Organizer Just Got Rid of Your Excuses Not to Decant
If you’re hesitant about decanting pantry items, listen up.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 5, 2022
8 Stylish Ways to Showcase Your Mug Collection
Mugs are one of those things people seem to always have too many of, but they also show a lot about your personality, so why not show them off?
Brittney Morgan
Dec 5, 2022
I Sent a Pro Organizer a Photo of My Cramped Kitchen Drawer
Here's how she'd get it organized.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Dec 3, 2022
The Game-Changing Paper Towel Holder That Takes Up Zero Space (It’s So Stylish, Too!)
Shopping
Yamazaki did it again!
Kendall Cornish
Dec 2, 2022
This Convenient Etsy Organizer Will Corral All Your KitchenAid Mixer Attachments
Shopping
It's under $4!
Kendall Cornish
Dec 1, 2022
My Grandma's Simple Yet Life-Changing Decluttering Rule
I have her to thank for this tiny yet meaningful tip.
Alexandra Frost
Dec 1, 2022
Get Ready to Reset Your Home in 20 Days — Here's How
It’s time to hit refresh with the annual January Cure, a free program designed to help you enjoy your space more. Sign up now!
Stephanie Nguyen
Dec 1, 2022
This Closet-Less Brooklyn Rental Apartment Required Creative Storage Solutions
Tours
Katherine is an organizer by trade but an artist at heart, and this rental apartment is an homage to her colorful Latin roots, with a DIY stenciled colorful dining room wall, a living room mural, and more.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 30, 2022
B&A: This Family's Pantry Goes From "Chaotic" to Calm in 5 Hours
A pro organizer restores order in this previously disorganized space.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 29, 2022
The 7 Most Debated Cleaning Techniques of 2022, According to AT Readers
Organize & Clean
How do you feel about them?
Trisha Sprouse
Nov 28, 2022
How to Declutter Holiday Items Before It’s Time to Decorate
Organize & Clean
So you can deck the halls with ease.
Trisha Sprouse
Nov 27, 2022
8 Must-Know Cleaning Tips from Busy Parents that’ll Make Life Easier
Organize and Clean
Save yourself some time and sanity.
Trisha Sprouse
Nov 23, 2022
This $7 Container Store Find is a Game Changer in My Kitchen
It's solved so many storage problems.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Nov 23, 2022
5 Ways to Keep Your Home Spotless While Company’s in Town
Organize and Clean
Hint: You don’t have to follow them around with a vacuum.
Trisha Sprouse
Nov 22, 2022
I Actually Hate This Popular Freezer Organizing Tip
After years of following this advice, I’ve determined it to be flawed thinking. Here's what I do instead.
Meleyna Nomura
Nov 21, 2022