Simple Living by Lori

03/02/2024

With the rise of social media, we're all feeling pressure to buy all the plastic bins and containers to keep our spaces tidy. But you don't always need those things! Here's how to get your home organized for free.

03/02/2024

Nobody has time to deep clean every week—but these habits will keep your home in better shape.

03/02/2024

If your kitchen has minimal storage space, you have to get creative. Read on for 12 ideas that can extend your kitchen storage without having to do a full remodel or spend a bunch of money.

08/08/2023

Profiles of organizing styles:

The Whirlwind Profile: This person operates at 1 speed only - high.They are extrovert and highly energetic.
The Sentimentalist: This is the person who has all the stuff that is dear to them and is stored in the attic, rooms and basement.
The Procrastinator: "I'll get to it later.....
The Pack Rat: Collects and cherishes everything. The home is taken over by collections. If a person can understand why or how the collections were started may offer some clues to a pack rat's thinking.
The Environmentalist: Awareness of the fragile planet and determine not to further harm by adding to the land fill.
The Busy Bee: The busy bee will be stressed how their life is super packed with activities etc. The busy bee has a crammed agenda and finds it hard to set time aside to be organized

08/08/2023

Borrowed

Kitchens are often the most used room in a home and can quickly fill up with clutter. Learn how to organize a kitchen with tips from three professional organizers to make meal preparation easier and the kitchen more functional.

08/08/2023

Shower tile and grout can quickly become coated with dirt, soap scum, and mildew. Learn how to properly clean ceramic and natural stone shower tile to remove soap scum, mildew, and rust stains.

08/08/2023

Amazon’s College Essentials Section is bursting with organization and storage finds under $30. The space-saving picks are perfect for smaller rooms and dorms, including storage bins, desktop organizers, and rolling storage carts up to 45 percent off.

08/08/2023

Before fall arrives, here are six items you should declutter from your house, including school supplies, work clothes, and more. Organizing now will make back-to-school season calmer.

02/06/2023

Borrowed

10 easy ways to make more room for your wardrobe in a small closet.

02/06/2023

Learn how to organize shoes and make it easier to locate your favorite pairs with one of these clever shoe organization strategies.

02/06/2023

Borrowed

Swapping your closet out with the seasons can make it easier to get dressed and stay organized. Professional organizers give their best tips on seasonal closets.

02/06/2023

Borrowed

When's the last time you sorted through old records or DVDs? Or decluttered your candle collection? Here are 7 things almost no one remembers to declutter.