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Stella Recommends...Don’t get overwhelmed by the piles of paper on the coffee table, the coats, toys and shoes scattered around the house, and the remains of your holiday decorations! Instead, get started today with these simple 8 steps to home organization. 1. Take it one room at a timeClear a space in the room you want to organize. Place all unorganized items, like magazines, books, DVDs and remote controls, in one space, so you can categorize the items before storing them in their appropriate bins and cabinets. 2. Throw things out, and be ruthlessDon’t waste your time and space on items you don’t need. Toss out or recycle old magazines and papers. Donate outgrown or unwanted clothes and toys, as well as other household items, like the fondue set you never use. 3. Find unused spaceYour home probably has more storage space than you think. For example, storage and organization solutions, such as a decorative under-bed storage box, allow you to use every inch of available space. 4. Teach the kids to clean up after themselvesMake home organization a game by making “special” spaces. For example, children might remember to hang up their coats and scarves if they have their own, fun coat hooks. Company Kids makes coat hooks shaped like flowers, ponies, pirates, trains and safari animals. 5. Teach children to take pride in their belongings by giving them their own storage areasTry clearing a space in your entertainment unit for your children’s movies and video games. For toys, use colorful bins, like the Kendall Storage Collection, to separate hard toys from plush and put away arts and crafts supplies.
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