Office
1) Organize your mail and take action against identity theft by shredding items once you’re finished with them
2) Apply chalkboard paint to one wall to create an interactive to-do list
3) Purchase an ottoman or side table with built in storage to house family board games
4) Store important files (including home inventory) digitally on a password-protected USB drive safely away from home
Mudroom
1) Assign each child a specific area to store coats, backpacks and shoes
2) Install hooks and cabinets at appropriate heights for each child
3) Keep sporting equipment in mesh bags in order to see contents clearly
4) Store potentially dangerous objects such as umbrellas or baseball bats out of reach
Closet
1) Designate closet sections for each type of clothing: skirts, button-down shirts, pants, etc.
2) Install cubicles to store shoes, handbags and foldable clothing
3) Double hang clothing rods to increase space for short garments
4) Donate any clothing you haven’t worn in a year to your favorite charity
5) Store off-season clothing under your bed in canvas bins on wheels or antique storage trunks
Source: Family Circle, October 1, 2009 Issue
