Can you keep a secret? I’m not only a junk drawer advocate; I’m also a junk drawer user. There I said it- I firmly believe that you need a place to store your doodads, gizmos and thingamajigs. The key is organizing your junk drawer. Today I am showing you my junk drawer and explaining how… Read more »
Posts Tagged: kitchen
Clutter Video Tip: How to be Organized to Have a Brand New Kitchen!
Spatulas and tongs and slotted spoons, oh my. Is that how you feel about your new kitchen? Are you relocating or just having trouble locating your can opener? Kitchen planning will take just a few minutes, but you will feel the effects for as long as you live in your new kitchen (or your renewed… Read more »
Five Must-Have Tools to Organize Your Kitchen
Your kitchen is the hub of the home, but is it running like a flat tire? We are continuing our "five must-have" series for each room of the house this week. Click here for our recommendations for the five must-have kitchen organizing tools on the Good Housekeeping Home Style blog. Follow me on Twitter… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: How to Organize Your Refrigerator
Peppermint Patty knows how important it is to have a well planned holiday meal. But, chances are you aren’t serving toast, pretzels and popcorn for Thanksgiving. So, you may need to think about organizing your refrigerator before the big day. Today, I’ll give you a peek into my own refrigerator and show you how I… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: How to Organize Any Room (with 4 “F-Words”)
When you are setting up or rearranging a room, there are a lot of “F-words” that come to mind. While it may feel satisfying to shout those words, it’s not very productive. Watch this video for four “F-words” that will assist you in starting any organizing project. And, you won’t have to wash your mouth… Read more »
Save Money and Cool Off by Organizing Your Freezer
Hot outside? Open the freezer, if you can… is it crowded and cluttered? Do you have UFOs (Unidentified Frozen Objects)? Organizing your freezer can save you time and money and cool you down all at the same time. I'll show you how in this week's Good Housekeeping Home Style blog. Let us know in… Read more »
How to Fix Clutter Trouble Spots for Good!
Do you have a clutter trouble spot in your home? Of course you do. Even the best-kept home will always have one or two trouble spots… Even being a professional organizer like me does not mean that you won't have something that always bothers you to some degree! The good news is that the majority… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Stop Washing So Many Dishes
Ahh, summer vacation; the pool, the cookouts, the dishpan hands? What’s with all of these dirty cups and glasses? There is a way to cut down on all of these dirty dishes without dehydrating your family. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded player.) Transcript: Hi. I’m Lorie Marrero, and… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Favorite Kitchen Organizing Products
If you can’t stand the heat… Then maybe you need to organize your kitchen. Let me show you some of my favorite products from The Container Store in today’s Clutter Video Tip. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded player.) Transcript: Hi, I’m Lorie Marrero and I’m coming… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Drawer Divider Tips
Turns out mom did know best, it is VERY important to have clean drawers. Are you afraid of being caught with your drawers out? Exhibitionism aside, having jumbled and messy drawers in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or any room can add a lot of frustration to your day. Watch this video to help straighten up… Read more »