http://personalorganizing.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-17T06:00:54Z Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:54 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/21/how-to-7-steps-to-spring-clean-your-closet.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/3/0/B/-/-/garment-steamer.jpg" alt="Garment Steamer" width="170" height="170" />Swap out the wool for linen, and Uggs for wellie boots: it's time to spring clean your closet. This fairly quick task &#160;will involve decluttering, donating and re-arranging your clothing, shoes and accessories. It's pretty painless, trust me:&#160;<strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/Clothes-Closets/tp/How-To-Spring-Clean-Closet.htm">How To Spring Clean Your Closet</a>.</strong></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/21/how-to-7-steps-to-spring-clean-your-closet.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/21/how-to-7-steps-to-spring-clean-your-closet.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:45 +0000 2013-05-21T05:00:45Z http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/17/6-types-of-clothes-to-store-by-size.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/3/B/D/-/-/cn6284544.jpg" alt="Rebecca Taylor Moto Jacket from Piperlime" width="127" height="170" />Maternity clothing and children's clothing are givens; it just makes sense to store those by size. &#160;There are 4 additional clothing items I recommend you store by size as well:</p> <p><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/clothes/a/Store-Clothes-By-Size.htm">6 Types of Clothes to Store by Size</a></strong></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/17/6-types-of-clothes-to-store-by-size.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/17/6-types-of-clothes-to-store-by-size.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:54 +0000 2013-05-17T06:00:54Z http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/15/6-types-of-clothing-you-should-store-by-color.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/R/4/-/-/MD106055DRESSINGAREADETAILS_SHOT2DK_21475.jpg" alt="Ties" width="150" height="112" />Some clothing lends itself to storing by season, some by function, and some by size. These 6 types of clothing are best sorted, stored and organized by color.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/clothes/a/Store-Clothes-By-Color.htm">6 Types of Clothes You Should Store by Color</a></strong></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/15/6-types-of-clothing-you-should-store-by-color.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/15/6-types-of-clothing-you-should-store-by-color.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:01 +0000 2013-05-15T06:00:01Z http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/14/clothes-you-should-store-by-function.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/3/B/D/-/-/cn6284544.jpg" alt="Rebecca Taylor Moto Jacket from Piperlime" width="127" height="170" />Some clothes you really need to store by how and when you wear them. &#160;Think about separating out clothing items like rain gear, workout gear and kids school clothes. &#160;Here are ten types of clothes you should store by&#160;function&#160;and how to do it:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/14/clothes-you-should-store-by-function.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/14/clothes-you-should-store-by-function.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:33 +0000 2013-05-14T06:00:33Z http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-to-organize-your-night-table.htm <p>Here's an easy weekend -- or even weeknight -- project you can do in less than an hour that will have a big impact on your bedroom.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/Bedrooms/a/How-To-Organize-A-NightStand.htm">How to Organize a Nightstand</a></strong></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-to-organize-your-night-table.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-to-organize-your-night-table.htm Sat, 11 May 2013 13:00:12 +0000 2013-05-11T13:00:12Z http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/11/tips-to-organize-the-bedroom.htm <p>When I was researching this, I fund a lot of really bad tips (which I outline in the srticle) for organizing the bedroom. &#160;My motto is KISS (Keep it Simple, Stupid). &#160;That means keeping it as free of clutter as possible, and having hampers and trash bins handy.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/11/tips-to-organize-the-bedroom.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/11/tips-to-organize-the-bedroom.htm Sat, 11 May 2013 06:00:38 +0000 2013-05-11T06:00:38Z http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/10/9-bedroom-organization-projects-to-tackle-this-weekend.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/8/3/-/-/california-closets-linen.jpg" alt="bedroom projects" width="150" height="85" />I decided to go through all of the how to organize guides and combine them into one guide. This way you can scan the list of bedroom projects and choose one to tackle based on the amount of time you have available.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/10/9-bedroom-organization-projects-to-tackle-this-weekend.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/10/9-bedroom-organization-projects-to-tackle-this-weekend.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:31 +0000 2013-05-10T06:00:31Z http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/09/declutter-it-declutter-your-bedroom-in-30-minutes.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/X/C/-/-/Seagrass-Headboard-from-Pottery-Barn.jpg" alt="Seagrass Headboard from Pottery Barn" width="150" height="135" /></p> <p>A 30-minute plan to declutter your entire bedroom, including night tables, floor, dresser and bureau.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/Clutter/ss/How-To-Declutter_3.htm">How to Declutter the Bedroom in 30 Minutes</a></strong></p> <p>Get social with Elizabeth...<strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Personal-Organizing/274744442568765"><br /> </a></strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Personal-Organizing/274744442568765">Facebook</a> &#124;&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://twitter.com/AboutOrganizing">Twitter</a> &#124;&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://pinterest.com/AboutOrganizing/">Pinterest</a><br /> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">Sign up for the Personal Organizing Newsletter</a> &#124;&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/c/ec/2.htm">Take the Organize Your Home E-Course</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/09/declutter-it-declutter-your-bedroom-in-30-minutes.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 06:10:34 +0000 2013-05-09T06:10:34Z http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/08/5-essential-how-to-organize-guides-for-the-bedroom.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/X/C/-/-/Seagrass-Headboard-from-Pottery-Barn.jpg" alt="Seagrass Headboard from Pottery Barn" width="150" height="135" />Is it 'how to', or 'How-To', or simply, 'how-to'? I don't know, but this week is all about How-tos (a twist!) for every room in your home. We'll start with the bedroom: these 5 essential guides focus on how to keep this space neat and comfortable.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/08/5-essential-how-to-organize-guides-for-the-bedroom.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/08/5-essential-how-to-organize-guides-for-the-bedroom.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:24 +0000 2013-05-08T06:00:24Z http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/07/6-ways-to-cut-bedroom-clutter.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/w/3/-/-/3413454058_f3d1877293.jpg" alt="bedroom" width="113" height="150" />Decluttering your bedroom regularly will help you sleep better, get dressed more quickly, and be a generally more organized person. Isn't that a good time investment? Here are&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/Clutter/tp/Bedroom-Clutter.htm">6 Ways to Cut&#160;Bedroom Clutter</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/07/6-ways-to-cut-bedroom-clutter.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/07/6-ways-to-cut-bedroom-clutter.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 06:00:38 +0000 2013-05-07T06:00:38Z