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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Two lazy susans holding bottles of soap and other products
Three Clever Ways I Use Lazy Susans to Keep My Small Apartment Organized
Plus, the best ones to buy.
Britt Franklin
Jun 8, 2021
The "One Shelf" Rule is the Best Way to Declutter Your Kitchen
This method puts you, not your things, in the driver's seat.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 8, 2021
I Don’t Have a Junk Drawer, But This $8 Container Store Find Is a Huge Help
Style
Clutter, begone!
Anna Kocharian
Jun 7, 2021
The One Thing You Should Never Put in Your Filing Cabinet
You can "declutter" it before it becomes clutter.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 6, 2021
This $8 Stacker Will Keep All Your Canned Goods Under Control—And Hides Away When Not in Use
A good organizer will help keep your kitchen tidy, but an excellent one will save you space, too.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 5, 2021
8 Items You Should Declutter Before Your Summer Vacation This Year
You don't have to be the person who ruffles through seven sunscreens to find the face stick that doesn't have scratchy sand on it.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 5, 2021
This $30 Organizer Totally Transformed a 7-Inch Space in My Tiny Kitchen
I tried it three different places in my apartment—this thing transforms any slender slice of space in seconds.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 4, 2021
My New Cookware Has a Hidden Feature I Don't Know How I Lived Without
I used to be a professional organizer, and one of the biggest challenges for any client was how to store cookware — but this set solves it.
Erin Johnson
Jun 2, 2021
3 Tidying-Up Tricks Everyone Needs to Know Right Now
With a cleaning framework in place, you not only know where to start, but you get motivated by watching your mess shrink along the way.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 1, 2021
8 Kitchen Organizing Mistakes You’re Probably Making (and How to Fix Them)
Even the simplest storage mistakes can get in the way of a tidy, efficient food prep space. Here, pro organizers share some of the most common mistakes people make organizing their kitchens—and how to fix them.
Ashley Abramson
May 28, 2021
12 Of The Best Kitchen Organizers at IKEA Under $20
So maybe you can stay organized in your kitchen and have room for that set of wine glasses.
Olivia Muenter
May 29, 2021
One "Just in Case" Item Almost Everyone Can (And Should!) Declutter
Weekend Projects
It's probably expired, and if you need to reference it again — someone else is keeping all the records for you.
Shifrah Combiths
May 24, 2021
The Smartest Thing You Can Do With a Food Storage Container Missing Its Lid
Tupperware lids are like the socks of the kitchen with how they disappear into thin air.
Shifrah Combiths
May 20, 2021
7 Things You Have Too Many of (and What to Do with Them)
Don't just toss it all!
geraldinemcampbell
May 18, 2021
The One Guilt-Free Thing You Should Definitely Get Rid of Today
According to a pro organizer.
Savannah West
May 21, 2021
One Thing You Can Declutter When You Think You've Decluttered Everything
It's weighing you down — and could even be a fire hazard in the summer months.
Shifrah Combiths
May 18, 2021
7 Stylish Organizers That Will Transform Any Small Space
The right organizer can make a world of difference — especially when you're tight on space. Here, seven handsome and hardworking organizing finds that I've come to rely on.
Laura Fenton
May 17, 2021
If You Have a Window, You Can Compost — Here's How to Get Started Now
Plus, what master composters want you to know about smells.
Jae Thomas
May 14, 2021
3 Things You Might Regret Decluttering… Eventually
Getting rid of stuff is nice, I know. Just think twice before donating these items.
Shifrah Combiths
May 16, 2021
5 Things You Can Buy at a Thrift Store to Organize Your Kitchen
Each of the five suggestions below are commonly found in resale retail, and they just might be what you need to get your kitchen under control.
Jennifer Prince
May 13, 2021
One Question to Ask If You Want to Take Green Living to the Next Level
According to an expert.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
May 5, 2021
Bed Bath & Beyond Just Created a New Line of Essentials You’ll Want in Every Area of Your Home
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The Simply Essential line includes organizers, cookware, bedding, decor, and more everyday necessities at super-affordable prices.
Tim Minerd
May 8, 2021
4 Kitchen Decluttering Tips Organizers Would Never Tell You for Free
There's no such thing as a free lunch, but here's some free advice!
Lauren Masur
May 9, 2021
This Amazon Shoe Rack Has Over 24,000 5-Star Reviews — and Just Might Be the Only One You’ll Ever Need
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"I love that dirt stays on the shelf and doesn't get on other shoes or the floor."
Grace Cooper
May 7, 2021
The $15 Storage Solution I Use Everywhere to Keep My Entire Home Clutter Free
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These pretty and super-durable bins are my new favorite thing.
Jasmine Grant
May 7, 2021
6 New Decluttering Tips Pro Organizers Learned During the Pandemic
Even the pros themselves took the opportunity to reassess their stuff in lockdown. Here's what they learned.
Jordan Snowden
May 5, 2021
This Emily Henderson-Approved Hack Will Help Your Pantry Stay Organized for the Long Run
She uses a "pantry hierarchy."
Nicoletta Richardson
May 4, 2021
4 Little Ways to Make Your Pantry Feel Bigger
According to an expert home stager.
Jennifer Billock
May 3, 2021
9 Decluttering Tips I Learned From Taking a KonMari Certification Course
These tricks will help you move through your own tidying journey while, of course, sparking some joy.
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 26, 2021
7 Amazon Purchases That Have Helped Me Organize My Life This Year
Without sacrificing style!
Sarah Lyon
Apr 23, 2021
I Asked 5 Kitchen Experts How They Would Add Storage to My Kitchen
I wondered if I was missing any obvious (or beautiful) opportunities to create a faux-pantry in my space. So I decided to enlist a few experts I respect — people who know a whole lot more about optimizing kitchen space than I do.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 16, 2021
Two Times When "Biodegradable" Doesn't Actually Mean Biodegradable
If you're buying bamboo toothbrushes and dish cloths to help the planet, here are a few things you should know to make sure your eco-friendly intentions actually help the environment.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 16, 2021
One Storage Space You Probably Haven't Thought to Clean in a While
Weekend Projects
Getting it done feels so incredibly good. And who wouldn't want that kind of satisfaction right now?
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 16, 2021
8 Products That Make My Small Kitchen Seem Way More Spacious
Thanks to a few clever solutions, what was first a deal-breaker is now one of our favorite parts of our apartment.
Delilah Gray
Apr 16, 2021
12 Genius Life Hacks That Use Things You Already Have Around Your Home
Redditors swear by them.
Kara Nesvig
Apr 12, 2021
6 Things You Should Get Rid of Today Because They Just Take Up Space
I've found that there are some things that I tend to hold on to that are really just hogging space that could be used for something else — or left refreshingly empty.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 12, 2021
I Can’t Stop Buying This Space-Saving Solution That Readers Love (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)
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I now own four of these drawers, and I'm ready to add more to my cart!
Sholeen Damarwala
Apr 10, 2021
Here's How I Got My Junk Drawer Under Control in 20 Minutes
In less than 20 minutes, the drawer that drove me crazy for years had been reorganized into something functional.
Olivia Muenter
Apr 9, 2021
Smart Uses for Paper Towel Tubes and 11 Other Common Household Items
That tub of Crisco will save the day TWO different ways!
Dana McMahan
Apr 4, 2021
City Dwellers Are Finding Eccentric Storage Solutions For Small Spaces
Bathtubs? Ovens? Why not!
Jessica Wang
Apr 3, 2021
Real Estate Experts Reveal Their Fixes for Apartments with One Closet
Here's how to make sharing a bedroom closet less awful.
Antonia DeBianchi
Apr 3, 2021
12 Stylish, Small Space Friendly Wine Racks We Love
Go ahead, show off that vino.
Marlen Komar
Mar 25, 2021
No Room for a Junk Drawer? Experts Recommend 3 Alternatives
Junk drawers are a luxury that some small spaces just cannot accommodate.
Olivia Muenter
Mar 23, 2021
The $1 Item That Made Actually Doing My at-Home Workout Much Easier
It won't complete the workout for you, but it will help you get started.
Ella Cerón
Mar 19, 2021
NEAT Method Wants to Treat You to a Free Kitchen Organizing Workshop
It's all to celebrate their new line of organizers at Bloomingdale's.
Ashley Abramson
Mar 15, 2021
Marie Kondo's In-Drawer Spice Organizer Solved My Kitchen Storage Woes
I’ve had this bamboo beauty for all of six hours, and reader, I’m in love.
Ashley Abramson
Mar 14, 2021
This $10 Mail Organizer Solves Your Kitchen’s Messiest Problem
Hint: It'll help wrangle all those lids to your food storage containers.
Shifrah Combiths
Mar 10, 2021
The Home Edit Says This Is the Essential Item to Help You Organize Your Kitchen
Plus, the product you need to organize your closet, too.
Nicoletta Richardson
Mar 4, 2021
Before & After: I Redid My Cabinets Using Marie Kondo Organizers
In true Marie Kondo style, the products are simple, beautiful, and serene.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 3, 2021
This Is the Closet Storage Spot You're Probably Overlooking
STYLE
This overlooked area is bursting with design potential.
Kelsey Mulvey
Mar 3, 2021
6 Things You're Probably Doing Wrong With Your Junk Drawer
Ah, the household junk drawer. Is there anything more convenient in theory and utterly chaotic in reality?
Olivia Muenter
Mar 2, 2021
I Tried TikTok's Viral Toothpaste-Squeezers So You Don't Have To
Genius solution, or just more bathroom clutter? Here's what I thought.
Ashley Abramson
Feb 28, 2021
Before & After: Scrapping the Wire Shelves For A More Functional Pantry
Custom DIY shelving maximizes the organization potential of this pantry.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 27, 2021
3 Things You Need to Do Before You Can Start Spring Cleaning
No one needs to tell you that this year is different than any other, but spring cleaning is just around the corner and, well, it's going to be different. In a good way.
Shifrah Combiths
Feb 23, 2021
5 Home Organizing Tools That Just Aren't Worth It, According to a Pro
As appealing as those perfectly organized #shelfies are, it certainly wouldn’t be the first time something wasn’t as great IRL as it is on Instagram.
Olivia Muenter
Feb 21, 2021
Here's How to Tell if Your Storage Bins Are Stealing Space From You
This pro organizer's TikTok tip has us side-eyeing the stackable bins at the store.
Ashley Abramson
Feb 18, 2021
This $30 IKEA Find Helped Me Pack a Whole Home Gym into 2 Square Feet
It's portable, affordable, and oh so cheery.
Ashley Poskin
Feb 17, 2021
This $1-Apiece Tool Can Help Your Kitchen Stay Super Organized
Meet your new best friend for marking up and organizing your entire home (seriously).
Ashley Abramson
Feb 15, 2021
Simplehuman’s New Solution Will Make Your Small Kitchen Compost-Friendly
I've been compost-curious for a while, but adding this to my kitchen was the push I needed to finally start the practice.
Taryn Williford
Feb 5, 2021
7 Things You Probably Forgot to Organize in January
If you've already broken down and recycled all those Amazon boxes, cleared out your closet, and gotten rid of your kitchen tool duplicates, what's next? One of these seven things.
Shifrah Combiths
Feb 2, 2021
These Are the Biggest Ways You're Sabotaging Your Home Organization
6 design experts reveal the biggest mistakes you’re making when it comes to staying organized.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 28, 2021
These Kitchen Drawer Organizers Totally Transformed My Morning Routine
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I found a surprising use for them, and it's been a game-changer.
Amy Gordon
Jan 27, 2021
This Is the Best Way to Store Your Kids’ Art (and It’s Free)
You don't have to choose between a house without paper piles and your children's prized creations.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 27, 2021
This Stylist's Home Has Envy-Inducing Pantry, Closet, and Home Organization
Home Stylist and designer Rashmi Patel didn't want to deal with a renovation with two young kids, so she and her husband bought a new build. And they've slowly turned this house into a home!
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 25, 2021
8 Smart Storage Ideas for Teeny Tiny Bathrooms
Try one (or all) of these creative ways to keep your small bathroom neat and functional.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 22, 2021
These 6 Design Pros Share the Biggest 'Don'ts' of Organizing Your Home
Six design professionals divulge what they consider to be the biggest "dos" and "don'ts" of organizing your home.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 22, 2021
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Follow These 10 Steps For a Cleaner Bedroom This Weekend
January Cure
The bedroom can often be a low-priority space for you to clean, but today is the day to give it some love.
Taryn Williford
Jan 22, 2021
These Simple Organizers Have More Than 28,000 5-Star Amazon Reviews and Cost Less Than $20
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You get six per pack, so you can use them to store *literally* anything and everything.
Celia Shatzman
Jan 21, 2021
How I Transformed My Entryway Closet Into a Pantry for Less Than $60
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Sholeen Damarwala
Jan 20, 2021
10 Quick Steps to a Cleaner Bathroom, Both Inside and Out
January Cure
When you don't have time or energy for a deep clean, I have a 10-step plan to sprucing up the bathroom that can work for anyone.
Taryn Williford
Jan 20, 2021
This Under-$25 Storage Solution Turns Any Fridge Into a Wine Fridge
NEWS
The stackable plastic bottle rack perfectly cradles your wine supply in an organized fashion while freeing up the necessary space for, you know, food and stuff.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 19, 2021
10 Things Pro Organizers Really Wish You Wouldn’t Do
These are the biggest mistakes you're making, according to the pros.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 17, 2021