No matter how clean you home is, unorganized living spaces make your home come across as dirty. If this describes your house, you may have some home organizing work to do. Don’t worry; we are not talking about the kind of organizing that is going to empty you wallet. This is inexpensive organizing. You would be surprised to know how many everyday items that are lying around your house, which can be multi-purposed. Below are our favorite inexpensive ways to organize the home.
- Cardboard boxes – Once your old cardboard boxes have been covered with fabric, they are ready to go. Label the boxes and use them an easy way to store each kids toys/schoolwork that need a home before having the child place in its appropriate spot.
- Trash cans – What a great way to store all the kids’ toys out in the garage without all the clutter. Trashcans are also great for storing shoes outside the door, to prevent tracking dirt in the house.
- Labels – With just a computer and some paper, you can print out some neat labels to put on your everyday items in the kitchen. Labels help avoid confusion, and are a great way to help kids remember where things go.
- Cereal boxes – Every family has an abundance of cereal boxes around the house so why not put them to good use. Cereal boxes are a great way to store your kids papers and artwork.
- Trays – Who doesn’t have an extra tray lying around the house? What a neat way to take something lying around your house you don’t need and turn it into something practical. A tray can be easily painted and turned into a way to coralle things on a coffee table.
- Shoeboxes – Clear shoeboxes cost around a dollar and are wonderful for storing things so that you can find them easily later. Place one next to your shower for your toiletries, or use them to store cleaning supplies under your sink. Kids can always use shoeboxes in their rooms as an easy way to store toys under the bed and out of the way.
- Shoe organizer – An empty shoe organizer can be a fun way to store and organize small items in the kitchen, bathroom, or the playroom. With clear compartments, your items will be easy to find while still being out of the way.
I hope these easy, inexpensive organizing ideas inspire you to get started creating a new look to your once clean home. Once everything is organized and put away, your home will be looking like new in no time.
What is your favorite inexpensive way to organize your home?
