Are you getting frustrated with your home being messy? You know that you need to clean it out, but do not know what exactly to pitch. Do not worry anymore, because we have created the ultimate pitch list for your house!

Old Beauty Products

Makeup has an expiration date and tends to expire rather quickly. Expired makeup and beauty products can be harmful to the health of your skin. Here is what to do:

• Pitch and replace any mascara that you have had longer than three months.
• Pitch and replace foundation and concealer a year from the purchase date.
• Pitch and replace your lipsticks, eyeshadows, and blushes two years after the purchase date.

Spices

We use spices for their flavor and aroma, but some of your spices may have begun getting dull. Here is what to do:

• Go through your spices and sniff the older ones. If you notice that they do not hold a scent anymore, pitch them.
• Also, throw away any spices that you notice do not have flavor while you are cooking.

Junk Mail

Mail can begin to pile up quickly. We tend to receive unnecessary mail and magazines that never get sorted. Here is what to do:

• Sort through all of your current and past mail. Make piles to distinguish which mail you need to keep and which mail you need to pitch.

Linens

Over the years, homeowners begin to obtain more and more linens. You do not need to keep all the linens you have ever owned. Here is what to do:

• Go through your linen closet and only keep two per bed. By doing this, you will always be using one set of linens, and you will always have one clean set.

Old Toys

Toy bins can become overfull with unused toys. Cleaning your family’s toy bin can make your current situation less hectic, and new purchases feel less unnecessary. Here is what to do:

• Sort through your family’s toy bin and find all the toys that you do not need.
• Toys that are overused, dull, and outgrown can be pitched or given away.
• Do not keep toys that have broken parts, because they may be hazardous.

The Fridge

Clear off the inside and outside of your refrigerator. Here is what to do:

• Notes, photos, mail, and reminders pile up on the outside of our refrigerator and most times, we do not even read what is there.
• Clear off everything from your refrigerator and buy a mini chalkboard for family reminders. If you compile all the messages onto the chalkboard, it will leave room for your fridge to do what it does best.
• Also, pitch any old and expired food from your fridge.

This list is a simple start to cleaning out your home. Notice we said: start. The journey to getting your home the way you want it begins here. Stay tuned for more information on how to clean out your house. Thanks for reading!

Does your home life feel a little too cluttered?  Do you struggle with letting go of objects, clothing, and furniture that you do not use?  If so, you may be interested in learning about minimalism. Minimalism is a lifestyle; it does not happen overnight.  You can, however, set small goals to help kickstart your journey.  Becoming a minimalist can have your home feeling cleaner, more spacious, welcoming, and less cluttered.  If you are interested in starting this journey, we put together five places to start with some helpful tricks and tips. Let’s take a look!

The Closet

Our closets can become mayhem of storage and unused clothes.  To begin your journey, separate your clothes into three categories: clothes you frequently wear, clothes that you think you may still want, and clothing you never wear.  The clothing that you think you may want to keep, try putting them in another closet or even donation boxes.  If you do not look to wear it in ninety days, chances are, you will not miss it.  You can donate those clothing items as well.  You can use this trick on shoes as well.  It is a simple trick but an effective way to help slowly clean out your closet.  Try doing this task at least four times a year to reduce unwanted clutter.

The Kitchen and Pantry

The kitchen can quickly become home to expired foods and the notorious “miscellaneous drawer.” Organization is key in the kitchen.  Throw out all of your expired foods, and begin organizing your pantry.  If your home has a “miscellaneous drawer,” try to assign each object a place inside your home. A drawer for everything without a designated spot will not do. Everything in your home needs to have a place in which it belongs. Begin to eliminate household duplicates such as scissors and cooking utensils to clear up more space.

Furniture

Being a minimalist means having a keen eye for functionality. Having a “less is more” mindset when furnishing your home is vital.  Try to use items that serve multiple purposes. Your furniture should serve a purpose, and you want to try to be selective on how much space all your furniture uses.  You do not have to eliminate comfort; however, you should be able to easily justify why every piece of furniture is in a room.

Like we mentioned before, becoming a minimalist is a lifestyle.  It will not just happen overnight, and it will take a cognitive effort daily to improve.

We wish you the best in your minimalist journey! For more great tips and tricks, visit our blog hub.

Since your bedroom is generally the last place you would expect to have visitors, it is often the area in your home that is most neglected.  That being said, the bedroom plays a vital role in your life; it is where you both start and end your day. To help provide you with a stress-free place to rest your head at the end of a long, we have four useful organization tips that we want to share with you. Let’s take a look!

Storage Solutions

Storage is perhaps the most significant issue when organizing a room. If you are tired of looking at your clothes all over the place,  it is time to explore some creative storage options. You can create more space on your bedroom floor by purchasing storage bins that roll right underneath your bed. You can even rotate your seasonal and bulkier items between your closet and these storage bins. Be sure to label the outside of each container so that you know what inside of the bin. Our favorite part of this storage option is that it is discreet.

Purchase a Shoe Rack 

Are your shoes taking up valuable space in your closet? Experts suggest purchasing a shoe rack instead of a hook-hanging shoe bag which takes up much-needed space in the closet. A shoe rack can be installed right beneath your hanging clothes. It makes them easily accessible and keeps them out the way. The best thing about a tiered shoe rack is that it allows you to see what you have and pick out the shoes quickly.

Make Your Bed Every Day

Organizing does not just involve neatly stowing things away but it also consists of positioning things for their next use. You position your bed for everyday use when you make it in the morning before you leave out. We believe that a well-made bed makes the room convey a sense of order.  

Shelving Units and Hooks 

Create a well-polished look by installing a couple of shelves to hold your book collection and magazines. The wall shelves and hooks can provide you with ample wall storage while leaving valuable floor space still accessible.

How do you stay organized? We would love to hear your feedback below in the comment section.

Long holiday weekends are the perfect time to accomplish household tasks that you may have been putting off for some time now. To help you get started, we have compiled a list of things that you can tackle on your weekend off from work. Let’s take a look!

Tackle The Pantry & Fridge. The odds are that your refrigerator could use a good deep cleaning this weekend. Remove everything from the fridge and set it out on the counters. Wipe off all of the shelves and drawers with a disinfectant wipe. While everything is removed from the refrigerator, throw out items that have past their expiration date. Pitch empty bottles that may have been left in the fridge and consolidate into one bottle per condiment.

Dig into Your Messy Closet. From your hall closet to the master closet, you can tackle organizing them this weekend. Simply, remove everything from the closet and separate them into three different piles: trash, donate, and save. Once you determined each item’s pile, return all the items in the “save” pile back into the closet. If you are going through several closets in your home, it may be wise to have a big donation box ready to be filled. Take the box to each closet then afterward drop it off at your local donation center.

Take on The Laundry. The washing machine can do a world of wonders on a lot of items in your household. Take advantage this weekend by washing some of the items listed below:

• Backpacks
• Car Mats
• Pillows
• Oven Mitts
• Pet Toys, Collars & Leashes

Change The Exterior Lights. Go around the outside of your home and check to see if all your lights are working. If they need to be changed, swap them out for some new ones. It is also a great time to take down any leftover holiday lights and decorations.

Clean Your Pots and Pans. A lot of your pots and pans will need a good scrub and deep cleaning. If they look like they have lived a full life, throw them away and purchase new ones when you can. Otherwise, a deep cleaning should do just the trick.

For more great advice, visit us here. Thanks for reading!

Let’s be honest; a neat home is a happy home.  Everything in your home deserves a designated place.  This allows you to easily find your belongings as well as maintain an organized home.  As we advance in society, our daily living needs have grown as well.  Our homes may not be able to accommodate everything we have in them, especially, without creating an unnecessary eyesore to the room’s aesthetics.  We put together three simple storage tricks to incorporate in your own space to help create a more organized space.

Armoire

Are you looking for a classy wardrobe addition?  An armoire is a great stand-alone closet solution.  They come in many classy and sophisticated styles which can help add style to any room.  If you are looking for more storage space for your closet, perhaps search for an armoire for your bedroom.  This is a great way to store some of your clothing or perhaps another genre of clothing you would like to separate from the rest.

Ottoman

Everything should have a home inside your house.  Sometimes, our living rooms and dens can become cluttered with daily essentials.  Books, remotes, even coasters can take up unwanted space in your home.  Many ottomans today come with extra storage compartments built into them.  An ottoman is a great way to add storage to your room without creating an unwanted eyesore or harming the visual aesthetics of the room.

Shelving

This is an obvious choice for storage, but there are thousands of tasteful options to explore.  You can invest in sleek, low-profile floating shelves to store speakers and books or for larger items, you can invest in a giant display shelf, allowing your decor to pop and easy access to other belongings.  Shelving is perfect for storing anything in your home and can be facilitated in so many diverse ways.  

Using any of these options can help keep the visual aesthetics of your space strong while allowing you the opportunity to store all your household belongings. 

What is your favorite storage solution? We would love to hear below in the comment section. 

Don’t you just wish that you could snap your fingers and your entire home would be cleaned and organized? If only that were possible, it would make life a whole lot easier. . . Unfortunately, homeowners have to tackle the everyday mess in their homes. If you struggle with staying organized, we have eight ways to help you. Let us get started!

8 Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Organized:

1. Start in The Laundry Room.

What better way to create a clean and organized space then going to the place that you clean and organize items? By starting in the laundry room, you can tackle the core of your organization issues. If your laundry room is messy, the rest of your home tends to reflect it. To help get a jump on the organization, we recommend beginning the process in the laundry room. Try and create a clear organizational system for your clothing and other laundry room supplies.

2. Make an Entrance.

Organization begins as soon as you walk into your home. Do you have a place to store your shoes and jacket? If not, we recommend creating an entryway that you can organize your belongings.

3. Be Open to Possibilities.

Open storage can be an excellent motivation for homeowners who struggle with staying organized. Often we get embarrassed into cleaning and organizing; therefore, we recommend trying out some open storage options. Whether it is a bookcase or open face cabinetry, you can easily incorporate open storage in your home.

4. Designated Places.

You cannot be organized without knowing where everything goes. Once each item has a designated place, you can more efficiently organize your home. Be sure to go through your items that need organized and assign them to a specific area.

5. Furniture that Stores.

Multi-purpose furniture is a must for organizing your home. If you buy furniture that doubles its purpose, you can find yourself with extra room and space to store. For example, you can buy chairs that are hollowed out with storage space.

6. Roll-Away Storage.

If you are looking an effective way to store your pet supplies, we recommend using a roll-away shelving unit. This way you can store all of your pet’s items and move it whenever necessary. It can fit perfectly in your basement or garage for easy access.

7. Over-The-Door.

Over-the-door organizers are the best-kept secret of the organizational world. You easily can place them over your doors and cabinet doors for extra storage.

8. Labeled.

Labeling can be an efficient and effective way to organize your pantry and linen closet. By labeling your items, you can find and store them quickly. Just place your items inside of boxes and label the outside of the box with what is inside of it. This can help make organizing a little easier on you and your family.

We hope you enjoyed these tips and tricks. What ways do you stay organized? We would love to hear from you in the comment section.