Hiding cables in plain sight. Unclutterer Forums member mpoush found a creative solution for concealing cables in plain sight: We just moved our office into a larger room that does not have a phone jack. That means running wire from the other room for the modem and phone. Two ugly black cables hanging down were not the ideal, however. So I painted them dark green, and made some paper flowers on green pipe cleaners, then wrapped them around both cables, so it looks like a flowering vine. It’s still there, but now it’s decoration instead! While flowers and pipe-cleaners may not be to your liking, this technique demonstrates how sometimes the best way to draw attention away from unsightly things is to draw attention directly to them.
FlatWire is flat, paper-thin & flexible wire for Audio, Video, Data and Lighting. FlatWire is flat, paper-thin & flexible wire for Audio, Video, Data and Lighting. iMac computer desk. Five-creative-ways-to-organize-in-2012. I know we are already well into the new year and I’m a little late in posting my favorite organizational tips and ideas for our 2012 “fresh start”, but as usual, I’m late for everything… I really do try every year and use the fresh start of a new year to try and at least go through and reorganize drawers and clutter that seems to have no home. Finding just the right storage pieces is never easy and I wanted to share some creative ways to organize with items that you may not realize can be perfect for organizing and storing. Before I show you my tips, I have one bit of advice that has always helped me as I get started in organizing a new area. Be honest and think about how you really put stuff away. If you’re a “tosser” like me and find yourself tossing things where they belong, you need to get organized with bins and larger containers that can hold stuff.
Ok, so here are some super easy and creative ways to organize your stuff.. Another great item for store things are garden pots. Cheers! 20 Ways to Organize Your Bedroom Closet. Are you a little obsessed with organizing?
We are too. So we thought we'd channel our obsession into something helpful: a list of ways to organize your bedroom closet. Pick and choose from the ideas below... 1. If you don't have any real closets in your home, integrate storage into another room (as Darla did above). 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Container Store - The Original Storage and Organization Store® How to Make the Best of an Apartment with Little Storage Space. A few ideas from a Brooklyner in a little apartment: 1) uthor1891 is absolutely right: Get rid of what you don't need.
Give it to the Salvation Army. But if you do need more room... 2) Choose furniture with built-in storage space whenever possible. Coffee tables with shelves or interior storage can be great places to store books, games, drink coasters, and linens (trunks are great for this and are inexpensive on craigslist and eBay); dining tables can hold placemats, napkins, candles, and the like. 3) A magnetic knife bar saves counter space usually occupied by a knife block and keeps knives and favorite metal kitchen tools (like my trusty bottle opener) right where you need them. 4) Shoe organizers that hang from closet rods are very useful in maximizing closet storage space. 5) Mount hooks to vacant closet walls. 6) If you like DIY projects, make additional wooden shelves for your kitchen cupboards.
DIY Organizing for Free. Have you been bit by the organizing bug? If so you may have noticed how expensive it can be wandering the aisles of products created just to corral your clutter. There is a better way. With a quick glance around your home it’s easy to create custom storage and organizing containers without breaking the bank. Ice Cube Trays: Organize your jewelry with an ice cube tray. Not only will this prevent lost earrings and tangled necklaces but by stacking multiple trays you can create your own multi-tiered jewelry box. Photo Source: RealSimple Baby Food Jars. Photo Source: Jolly Mom Cereal Boxes: Turn your empty cereal boxes into beautiful custom magazine holders.
Photo Source: The Wicker House Tin Cans: Empty cans from soup, fruit, vegetables or tuna can be re-purposed into a matching desk set. Photo Source: I Heart Organizing Water Boxes: Buy canned goods or beverages by the flat? Inventory. Organize Tech.