Tag Archives: Storage Solutions

CD / DVD Storage

Posted on November 12, 2008 by in Home Organizing

On the right, I have displayed a recommended product for Handstands 48 CD and DVD storage binder through Amazon.com.  This has been a great solution for our family in organizing our DVD’s and video games.  It eliminates having all of the cases spread around and instead of having a traditional CD/DVD storage system which can take a lot of room, this is something that can easily be put on a shelf or in a drawer.  You can either get rid of the extra cases, or if you want to save them, which we did, for resale or whatever purpose, I put the cases in a clear bin with a label, DVD Cases.  Then the box goes into storage.  It’s a very easy process and can save you a lot of space and time looking for a particular movie or game!

Organizing Your Holiday Decorations!

Posted on October 23, 2008 by in Holiday Organizing, Staying Organized

Over the next couple of months, I will write in my blog about how to organize during the holidays.  To get you started, here are some simple tips with decorations.  

  • You probably have your Halloween decorations up now, were there any you did not use and put back in the box?  If so, consider donating them. 
  • Are you keeping them because of sentimental value?  Then instead of storing them with your current decorations, think about storing them with other memorabilia items.  Remember you don’t have to keep everything… Only keep the things that matter most.
  • When packing up your decorations, organize in categories.  Put all the lights in one box, all the hall decorations in one box, all linens in one box and so on.  
  • I talked earlier about colored containers… Consider buying the colored ones after the holiday, they are sure to be on sale.  And only buy the containers after you know what you need.. 
  • Label your containers with the category names you have chosen. 

Imagine — All of your Halloween decorations are now categorized, labeled, and contained!

Seasonal Storage!

Posted on October 19, 2008 by in Holiday Organizing, Staying Organized

Right now at Target, www.target.com, you can buy seasonal storage box’s on sale for $6.49!  What a great deal!  When you organize your holiday decorations by the box color, it makes it so easy to know where everything is.  Orange and black for halloween, maroon and orange for Thanksgiving, green and red for Christmas etc.

Getting Ready For Fall!

Posted on September 28, 2008 by in Holiday Organizing, Home Organizing

Fall is here and now is a great time to go through your closet!   As seasons change so does what you wear!

Helpful closet tips:

1.     Take inventory of your spring and summer clothes.  Before packing them away or storing in the back of the closet, go through them and decide what you want to keep for next year.  If you didn’t wear it this year, you most likely won’t wear it next year.  Donate!

2.     Need an idea on where to store out of season clothes?  Try under your bed, you can find terrific plastic containers with wheels that will slide right under a bed with no problem.

3.     Now go through the clothes you have for fall and winter and follow the same steps as above.

4.     And don’t forget about shoes, you want to follow the same steps; there is no need for 5 pairs of flip-flops to be in your closet during the winter months.  Clear the space, clear the clutter!

5.     Hang your clothes in categories with clothes you use most with the easiest access. 

6.     Use boxes and other baskets for storing scarves, handbags etc.  When they are placed in one container it makes the closet look and feel much more organized.

Does your closet need a remodel?  Would you like to come up with an organizational system in your closet that will keep you organized for the long term?  But not exactly sure where to place items or what product to buy?  I would be happy to help!  Email me at info@takecontrolorganizing.com and we can schedule a free needs assessment to get started!