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How to Organize for $0.00. Many people have the misconception that organizing has to cost a lot of money.

How to Organize for $0.00

However, I have done a few organizing projects that cost little-to-no money at all. Such as my kitchen drawer organizer that I made for under $2 and how I recycled baby food jars to organize my spices. I've gathered a few other wonderful ideas to help get you organized using items that you would normally throw away. {The source for all images below can be found by clicking on the image} Boxes Boxes are a great way to hide the clutter. Jars I am always saving our glass jars. Cans Other There are so many items out there that are viewed as trash yet make wonderful organizing tools. What kind of trash do you organize with? Did you enjoy this post? Check out these amazing products! Bundle-wrapping.jpg (1000×772) 25 (more) clever ideas to make life easier.

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25 (more) clever ideas to make life easier

We heard you loud and clear. When we published our first list of clever ideas to make life easier last year, we received an overwhelming response. So without further ado, here’s another 25 ingenious household tips and organisational tricks that will have you saying, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Source: chezerbey.com Got an empty kitchen shelf? Source: maillardvillemanor.com Wall mount cutlery trays and add a cup hook in each compartment for brilliant jewelery storage. Source: apartmenttherapy.com Avoid messy dresser drawers by “filing” your clothing side-by-side instead of stacking items on top of each other.

Photo: William Warby on flickr.com Has putting Toy Story on constant repeat finally taken its toll? Source: realsimple.com Packing tip: Protect breakables such as wine bottles or food containers with children’s inflatable floaties. 25 clever ideas to make life easier. Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?!

25 clever ideas to make life easier

We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw). Via: apartmenttherapy.com Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Via: unplggd.com Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls). Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band. Via: marthastewart.com Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match. Single File: A Retro-Inspired File Folder DIY from A Beautiful Mess. Easy Breezy Floral File FoldersBy Elsie Larson, A Beautiful Mess “Getting organized helps me stay motivated, especially when I have pretty things in my workspace to enjoy!”

Single File: A Retro-Inspired File Folder DIY from A Beautiful Mess

Says Elsie. “Today, I’ll show you how to make some retro-inspired file folders in under 15 minutes!” Scissors Adhesive (tape or glue) File folders Vintage wallpaper (or, scrapbooking paper) 10 Great Uses For Hooks You May Not Have Thought Of #Organize. Organizing a small space seems difficult, but after you decluttered and whittled your possessions down, it’s easier, especially if you start using your walls for storage.

10 Great Uses For Hooks You May Not Have Thought Of #Organize

A shelf is one way to organize your apartment or small space, and another great organizing tip is organizing your home with hooks. Wall hooks can organize everything. Here are some ideas to get that clutter off your floors, out of your crowded cabinets, and onto your walls, within arms reach when you need it. Choose beautiful wall hooks if you’d like them to double as decorations: 10 Great Uses For Candy Tins You Probably Never Thought Of #Organize.

If you buy Altoids or Sucrets, you have candy tins lying around.

10 Great Uses For Candy Tins You Probably Never Thought Of #Organize

There is an enormous amount of great ways to reuse candy tins, whether for practical uses, to save money, in crafts, and even science projects. Once I started collecting ideas, I couldn’t believe what people were suggesting (you can make a pocket flashlight out of an altoid tin!) , and it made me realize how useful items in our homes we habitually toss are really very useful.

Why not reuse candy tins and save money in some of the following ways: 10 Great Uses For Shoe Holders You Probably Never Thought Of. The Great Closet Purge. Fall is almost here, and the time has come to declutter that black hole we call a closet.

The Great Closet Purge

Things go in and get lost, and you If you feel like you never have anything to wear, the time has come to work on clearing out the junk and creating the perfect wardrobe. You won’t get that if you can’t find anything in your bedroom closet because it’s overstuffed with clothes you never wear. So today is step one, where we start by making some room in there. 1. If clothing outdated, old, or in bad shape, toss it in the garbage.