Declutter for a reason

The best reason to declutter is that you want to do it.  If you no longer want to allow your belongings and mess to control you, you are ready to declutter. If you’re doing it because you think it’s what other people expect from you, you’ll do it, but will you stick to it?

Have a plan

Room by room, take a careful look around you at the clutter in your home.  Evaluate if this is a job you can do alone or if you’ll need help. Are you going to need to hire someone to help you move some of your clutter off your property?  Where is the best place to start? These are some of the questions you need to ask.

One bite at a time

Don’t view decluttering as one big exercise otherwise you’ll become overwhelmed.  Break it up into tasks that are realistic and attainable. Set goals for yourself and reward yourself for a job well done.

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Cracked Glassware

We all have at least a few cracked mugs lying around in the kitchen that we simply can’t throw away for good. Drinking from cracked or scratched mugs and glasses could potentially be dangerous, so try to repurpose them in order to clear out your kitchen cabinets.

Old Spices

Every person who enjoys cooking has a vast collection of spices from all over the world in the kitchen. Even though they do not have an actual expiration date, spices do lose their flavor and can spoil after around one to three years. That’s why it’s important to go through your spice collection every once in a while and toss the ones you can’t use anymore.

Rubber Spatulas

A rubber spatula is probably one of your favorite kitchen tools if you love preparing delicious cakes and treats. However, keep in mind that rubber spatulas have an expiry date and should be replaced every two years.

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Declutter

We all have a bunch of unnecessary items in our home that we’ve hoarded over the years. This may be the perfect opportunity to get rid of all those things you don’t need anymore. Make sure to donate, sell or throw away the unwanted items and your moving will immediately become easier and faster.

Pre-clean

Cleaning and unpacking at the same time can be a pretty nerve-wracking task, so try to avoid this scenario by pre-cleaning your possessions. Before you put each item into a box make sure it’s clean and spotless — even though this sounds like a time-consuming job, it’ll save you a lot of trouble later.

Pack early

Make sure to give yourself enough time to organize and pack all your stuff and don’t wait until the last moment to do this. The time needed for packing can vary greatly from individual to individual, but it can last even one or two months.

Pack the essentials

Prepare a separate box of all the essential things you’ll need right after you move to a new house. This is a smart tip that’ll save you a lot of time and nerves because you’ll probably need some time to unpack all of your things once you move. Until then, you’ll find all of the essentials in this box.

The post These Tips Will Make Moving Day Much Easier appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Important Documents

When you go through old receipts and school papers make sure important documents don’t get mixed in. Don’t throw away financial documents like loan or investment statements, insurance papers, tax records or identification documents like birth certificates, passports, and social security cards.

Photographs

In the digital age, photographs tend to be saved on cameras and on social media, but there is nothing like being able to hold an actual picture. Keep your pictures in albums, boxes, or frames.

Handwritten Notes

Birthday cards and handwritten notes have so much sentimental value especially after your loved one who wrote them has passed away. To avoid them getting mixed with other papers, store them in a memento box.

Old Electronics

We’re constantly replacing our phones and laptops to get the newest, best thing, but smart devices have personal information that can pose a privacy risk if they get into the wrong hands. Before tossing electronics, wipe them of personal data and files. Also, look for local e-cycling centers and retailers than take old electronics as they can contain hazardous waste.

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@simplyorganized

From your closet and bedroom to your kitchen and living room, Samantha’s Instagram feed will help you organize any corner of your home in the best way possible.

@organizedbyaly

Aly knows a lot of useful tricks and tactics for organizing any room in the house and maximizing space – there’s so much to learn from her photos.

@neatmethod

There’s no way you won’t feel inspired to organize every room in your home once you take a look at this amazing feed by Neath Method. Organizers Ashley Murphy and Molly Graves offer their organizing services in the United States and Canada, but their Instagram account is more than enough to start organizing your home.

@clutterhealing

Clutter Healing is also a professional organizer who offers amazing tips and eco-friendly solutions for organizing and healing the space you live in. Those who love minimalist style will love this feed.

The post Instagram Feeds That Will Inspire You Organize Your Home appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

However, before you can root it out, there is a process you should follow to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

This is an example of the process addressing one example of disorganization in a home.

There will be more than one in the average home. Make a list and work through it methodically.

Systematic analysis

Maybe the problem is that your starting block area is always in a mess and full of things that don’t belong there.

This is the area where you put your keys and other necessities down.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgzQ0BVgfqB/?tagged=messyroom

Why?

Ask yourself why this is happening. Has it become a habit for everyone to dump their stuff in this area?  Is there nowhere else to put these things?

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg0dpmmAQ_S/?tagged=organizing

Solutions

Look at possible solutions for the problem.

Maybe you’ll need a family meeting and alternative storage space for items being put in the starting block area in error.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgRub42BKVj/?tagged=organizing

Implement

Set new rules and make sure everyone follows them. Review the implementation to make sure that your solutions are working.

If not, you’ll have to review the solution and try something else.

The post Start Your Journey Towards Home Organization appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Declutter for a reason

The best reason to declutter is that you want to do it.  If you no longer want to allow your belongings and mess to control you, you are ready to declutter. If you’re doing it because you think it’s what other people expect from you, you’ll do it, but will you stick to it?

Have a plan

Room by room, take a careful look around you at the clutter in your home.  Evaluate if this is a job you can do alone or if you’ll need help. Are you going to need to hire someone to help you move some of your clutter off your property?  Where is the best place to start? These are some of the questions you need to ask.

One bite at a time

Don’t view decluttering as one big exercise otherwise you’ll become overwhelmed.  Break it up into tasks that are realistic and attainable. Set goals for yourself and reward yourself for a job well done.

The post Decluttering Your Home – Where and How to Start appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Cracked Glassware

We all have at least a few cracked mugs lying around in the kitchen that we simply can’t throw away for good. Drinking from cracked or scratched mugs and glasses could potentially be dangerous, so try to repurpose them in order to clear out your kitchen cabinets.

Old Spices

Every person who enjoys cooking has a vast collection of spices from all over the world in the kitchen. Even though they do not have an actual expiration date, spices do lose their flavor and can spoil after around one to three years. That’s why it’s important to go through your spice collection every once in a while and toss the ones you can’t use anymore.

Rubber Spatulas

A rubber spatula is probably one of your favorite kitchen tools if you love preparing delicious cakes and treats. However, keep in mind that rubber spatulas have an expiry date and should be replaced every two years.

The post Kitchen Items You Need to Throw Away appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Declutter

We all have a bunch of unnecessary items in our home that we’ve hoarded over the years. This may be the perfect opportunity to get rid of all those things you don’t need anymore. Make sure to donate, sell or throw away the unwanted items and your moving will immediately become easier and faster.

Pre-clean

Cleaning and unpacking at the same time can be a pretty nerve-wracking task, so try to avoid this scenario by pre-cleaning your possessions. Before you put each item into a box make sure it’s clean and spotless — even though this sounds like a time-consuming job, it’ll save you a lot of trouble later.

Pack early

Make sure to give yourself enough time to organize and pack all your stuff and don’t wait until the last moment to do this. The time needed for packing can vary greatly from individual to individual, but it can last even one or two months.

Pack the essentials

Prepare a separate box of all the essential things you’ll need right after you move to a new house. This is a smart tip that’ll save you a lot of time and nerves because you’ll probably need some time to unpack all of your things once you move. Until then, you’ll find all of the essentials in this box.

The post These Tips Will Make Moving Day Much Easier appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Important Documents

When you go through old receipts and school papers make sure important documents don’t get mixed in. Don’t throw away financial documents like loan or investment statements, insurance papers, tax records or identification documents like birth certificates, passports, and social security cards.

Photographs

In the digital age, photographs tend to be saved on cameras and on social media, but there is nothing like being able to hold an actual picture. Keep your pictures in albums, boxes, or frames.

Handwritten Notes

Birthday cards and handwritten notes have so much sentimental value especially after your loved one who wrote them has passed away. To avoid them getting mixed with other papers, store them in a memento box.

Old Electronics

We’re constantly replacing our phones and laptops to get the newest, best thing, but smart devices have personal information that can pose a privacy risk if they get into the wrong hands. Before tossing electronics, wipe them of personal data and files. Also, look for local e-cycling centers and retailers than take old electronics as they can contain hazardous waste.

The post Think Twice Before Throwing These Items Away appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

@simplyorganized

From your closet and bedroom to your kitchen and living room, Samantha’s Instagram feed will help you organize any corner of your home in the best way possible.

@organizedbyaly

Aly knows a lot of useful tricks and tactics for organizing any room in the house and maximizing space – there’s so much to learn from her photos.

@neatmethod

There’s no way you won’t feel inspired to organize every room in your home once you take a look at this amazing feed by Neath Method. Organizers Ashley Murphy and Molly Graves offer their organizing services in the United States and Canada, but their Instagram account is more than enough to start organizing your home.

@clutterhealing

Clutter Healing is also a professional organizer who offers amazing tips and eco-friendly solutions for organizing and healing the space you live in. Those who love minimalist style will love this feed.

The post Instagram Feeds That Will Inspire You Organize Your Home appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

However, before you can root it out, there is a process you should follow to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

This is an example of the process addressing one example of disorganization in a home.

There will be more than one in the average home. Make a list and work through it methodically.

Systematic analysis

Maybe the problem is that your starting block area is always in a mess and full of things that don’t belong there.

This is the area where you put your keys and other necessities down.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgzQ0BVgfqB/?tagged=messyroom

Why?

Ask yourself why this is happening. Has it become a habit for everyone to dump their stuff in this area?  Is there nowhere else to put these things?

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg0dpmmAQ_S/?tagged=organizing

Solutions

Look at possible solutions for the problem.

Maybe you’ll need a family meeting and alternative storage space for items being put in the starting block area in error.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgRub42BKVj/?tagged=organizing

Implement

Set new rules and make sure everyone follows them. Review the implementation to make sure that your solutions are working.

If not, you’ll have to review the solution and try something else.

The post Start Your Journey Towards Home Organization appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.