I have been loving all of these blogs about organizing lately. The ideas and solutions are amazing. I love being organized. It makes life easier and cleaner. As a family of five with three dogs... we need easier and cleaner. I started my whole house organization project by making a list. I love lists. I have lists for everything. *organized* (my husband calls it OCD...)
I took every room in my house that has a space for storage. Then I listed the items that I'd like to keep in that area. Added notes on top about the items needed to make this possible. I didn't include areas like bedrooms and bathrooms. I am sure I'll get to those eventually.
I have no idea which room I'll start with first. Maybe this weekend I could tackle at least one of these spaces. Some areas just need light organizing. Other areas will need light construction work and painting. Room by room... I'll get organized. Any suggestion? I'd love to see the spaces you've organized.
April 2, 2012:
I started organizing! My first weekend of getting-my-house-organized and I managed to tackle three major areas! It feels great to get organized.
Laundry detergent
Stain remover
Lint Brush
Dog Supplies
Lint Brush
Dog Supplies
(progress)
*step stool - still needed*
Light Bulbs
Candles
Garage door openers
Extra keys and spare parts
Seeds for gardening, sparklers, and insect repelents for outdoors
Towels
Garbage
Cleaning Supplies
Grilling Supplies
Two Junk DrawersMedicine
Cookware
Food, obviously ;-)
Even snuck in a bonus closet organizing!
April 13, 2012:
Happy Friday the 13th! I am so proud of all my organization lately. I used to get overwhelmed thinking about all the projects I needed to tackel. Handling them one area at a time is really working out for me. I am loving getting organized! This week I worked on the kitchen a little more and got rid of a bunch of old books. Feels great to have less. Makes what we have that much more valuable.
Okay, the kids crafts made it back in to the kitchen, but in a better place this time. 
*shelving, paint*
Mud Room Closet
Helmets
Shoes
Coats
Bins for outerwear
Vacuum
Mop
Broom
Extra dog food
Keys
Wallets/Purses
"Drop Zone"
Hooks for Coats
*tool hook, mud and tape, trim work*
Garage
Gardening Tools
Large Tools
Yard Tools
Dog Food
Strollers
Bikes
Garbage Bin
Recycle Bin
Vehicles - duh ;-)
*shelving, paint, bins*
Family Room Closet
Games
Toys
Home Computer
*drywall, hooks, bins*
Under the Stairs Closet
Extra Blankets
Extra Pillows
Wrapping Paper
Gift Bags
Gift Boxes
Video Game Extras
Bar Cabinets
Paper Plates
Napkins
Utensils
Extra Kitchen Items
Alcohol - the kind for drinking ;-)
*paint, carpet*
Storage Room
Paint
Holiday Decorations
Large Kids Bins for Keepsakes
Outgrown Kids Clothes
House Decorations
Baby Items for Passing Along
*shelving*
Mechanical Room
Tools
Screws
Nails
Project Supplies
Play Room Cabinets
Play dough
Coloring Books
Coloring Supplies
Arts and Crafts
Sewing Machine
Hair Coloring/Cutting Supplies
That is quite the list but you are off to a fabulous start! It must feel so wonderful! Congrats on all you have already accomplished!
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Jen
Thanks for the movitation and great ideas Jen! I am loving getting things in order!
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