Category Archives: Workspaces

 

Tool Caddy

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Rebecca Childs

You may not be Mike Holmes, but whether you own or rent, you surely use some tools now and then! A great way to have what you need, where and when you need it, is to set up a tool read more

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Lists for Easier Lives

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Busy lives can be made easier by keeping a central household lists for things such as grocery items and household supplies. Place a notepad on the refrigerator (magnetic-backed) or kitchen bulletin board. Teach everyone to write anything down on this read more

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Make Gift Giving Easier

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Whether it is the holidays, a special birthday, a bridal or baby shower, there seem to always be gifts to be wrapped. Make the giving easier by organizing a simple, effective gift wrapping station:

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Put Mail in its Place

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Even though it can be tempting to toss the daily mail onto a pile each day, spending an extra minute to sort it as it comes through the doors will have many benefits. Here’s how to do it:

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Keeping Tools Accessible

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Whether you are a serious carpenter or only use tools occasionally, storing your tools properly will make whatever jobs you tackle easier. Sort your tools by function and size. Gather tool accessories and keep them with their mates, such as read more

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Reduce Laundry Room Chaos

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

The laundry room can be a place of clutter and piles. Change that by following a few easy tips for reducing laundry room chaos. Install shelves to hold soaps, detergents, and stain removers. Print out (or buy) a stain removal read more

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Living Rooms you can Live In

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Living rooms are spaces in our home where we might spend the most time, and leave the most clutter behind. Keep living rooms livable and ready for use by employing a few organizational strategies. Use a magazine rack to reduce read more

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Dual Purpose Dining Room

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Dining rooms are often not used only for dining, but for doing homework, reading the paper, sorting and paying bills, or any other task where a table is desired. Keep your dining room functional for dining as well as these read more

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Grow Great Garden Spaces

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Gardening and lawn maintenance can be easier when you take time to organize your tools and supplies. Use nails and hooks to hold tools such as trowels, rakes, and shovels. If you have a shed or garage available, install a read more

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Cut Down Kitchen Clutter

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Cooking and baking are so much easier when the kitchen is organized and free of clutter. Following a few tips will help make meal preparations so much easier! Store things like Christmas cookie cutters with the holiday decorations instead of read more

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