Commence Project "Get the Garage in Order" The garage is often a dumping ground for whatever doesn't fit into the house. If your garage needs a serious overhaul, set aside time to put it right with these genius organization ideas.   1. Save Floor Space If you have any...

Never lose your favorite spice blend behind your boxes of cereal again. Try Clear Containers Don't hunt through mountains of cardboard boxes. Instead, transfer ingredients and snacks into clear canisters so you can skip reading labels — and inspire a uniform tidiness....

Purge and Organize My first tip actually comes long before the move even starts. It involves purging and organizing everything you can leading up to your move. The last thing you want to do is move stuff only to sell or donate it once you get moved. It’s also SO much...

Whether you tackle it as part of downsizing effort or simply to simplify your life, decluttering an entire home is a big job. The best way to tackle it is in stages—to focus on one room, one space, or even one zone within a room (like your kitchen cabinets),...

Decide Where to Start What area of your life is the most chaotic? Try to narrow it down to a particular space in your home, or a specific area of your life. Pinpoint what's causing you the most stress and focus on just that zone in order to take a goal (like "get...

Toys If you're kids can't bear to part with their favorite stuffed animals when they've outgrown them, it's not unheard of to stash them in the attic. However, be aware that mice, dust, mitts, and other critters will ruin them given half the chance. Store them in an...

Between the ladders, bikes, and golf clubs, there's usually not much room left in the garage for actual cars. A few smart space tricks are all you need to help you regain some extra square-footage. Get organized (and find the weed killer when you need it) with these...