Author Archives: Yoana

Organizing your Kitchen Cabinets

Tip 1. Discard broken, redundant or never used items. Tip 2. Store like items together, i.e. sets of dishes, pots and pans, baking supplies. Tip 3. House items routinely from the dishwasher in arm’s distance. Tip 4. Locate glasses near … Continue reading

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Keeping your Treasured Photos

Tip 1. Keep all your photos in one place. Everything has a home. i.e. albums, photo boxes, trunks… Tip 2. Storing,labeling/dating: “A good rule of thumb is if you’re comfortable, your photos are comfortable”, says Daniel Burge, an assistant scientist … Continue reading

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Getting Started on the Path to a More Organized Life

Tip 1. Identify a problem area which causes you stress: choose a specific, manageable project that is not overwhelming. Tip 2. Assess the situation: list materials needed and schedule time required. Tip 3. Purchase materials needed, i.e. bins, drawer organizers, … Continue reading

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Pack your Family for the Beach

Tip 1. Stock up early on supplies: towels, lotion, baby powder (a must-have for removing sand on children), toys, cooler, umbrellas, chairs. Pack in sturdy tote bags ready to go when the perfect day arrives. Tip 2. Transport your supplies … Continue reading

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Maximize Storage Space in your Closet

Tip 1. Remove all items, creating piles for keep, trash and donate. Tip 2. Utilize rods, shelving and cubbies to house like items together. Tip 3. Replace frequently used items in a convenient location. Tip 4. Store seasonal or infrequently … Continue reading

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Winterize your Garage

Tip 1. Store summer toys for next year and replace with sleds, skis and boards. Tip 2. Make accessible shovels, snow blowers, melting salts… Tip 3. For your car, fill fluids(including gasoline), winterize tires, locate brushes and scrapers. Tip 4. Prepare … Continue reading

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Refresh your Refrigerator

Tip 1. Remove old or expired food , coordinate with garbage removal. Tip 2. Start with the top shelf and work your way down, remove everything and wipe down with a clean, damp cloth. Tip 3. Remove items on the … Continue reading

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Organize your Child’s Perfect Playroom

Tip 1. Trash or donate items that are broken, missing pieces or not being used. Move anything that doesn’t belong in a playroom to its proper place. Tip 2. Sort items by category to create stations throughout the playroom; i.e.: … Continue reading

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