Now that school is "done" for winter break. (Not really, as I have a paper and stuff to write over break, but 2h is better than 12 a day!) I am getting ready to work on going through the house. I am hoping to get rid of anything not used in a year, but more importantly to try to find storage space as I have all of three-half size closets in the entire house -- one in each bedroom and precious little in the way of wall space. Ideas are greatfully appreciated. Especially for extra kitchen "pantry" storage.
However, interdispered with this, I'll be able to get some major projects done I've been hoping to do for a while.
(a) Painting the front door
(b) Reorganizing the kitchen
(c) Lining some drapes for our windows (hopefully will help a bit with the winter)
(d) Fill up the freezer with easy meals, so when I start back to school it will be easier to make things and not feel like "takeout"
(e) Get in the habit of exercising in the morning. I've done this for two days so far...
Organizing, Decluttering and Other House Projects
December 14th, 2006 at 04:57 pm
December 14th, 2006 at 05:33 pm 1166117618
I have a friend that uses a spare bedroom closet for her pantry stuff. My Mom uses a metal 2 door cabinet that she stores her hurricane supplies in. That could be put anywhere. But try Flylady and go to uncluttering. You can also google decluttering and she'll be there. Good luck.
December 15th, 2006 at 03:33 am 1166153601
December 16th, 2006 at 07:44 pm 1166298277
have to say I'm a bit neurotic -- I actually like organizing.
Using the back of our closets will probably work well for extra canned pantry stuff. (Helpful as I am trying to stock up on groceries when they are on sale for a great price -- saves money and I hate shopping.) The three closets in the house are pretty small on useable space, but are deeper (2 feet high in the back) that other then the window air conditioning units, I've never used for anything.
The towels and sheets aren't a big thing (no linen closet, no coat closet). I keep the extra towels in the bathroom and the extra linens in a drawer in our bedroom.