5 easy ways to get organized for the new year
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, we suggest making a few you know are attainable. So while you might not be able to create harmony in your workplace or attain the body of a supermodel, you could resolve to be kinder to your co-workers and walk 6,000 steps every day.
And here’s an easy one: Organize your home. We’ve come up with a handful of “tools” that will make an organization resolution a bit simpler to attain:
1. Wrap up the holidays:
Master Craft Gift Wrap Storage Bag, $27.99 (plus Cash Back), Bed Bath & Beyond
Step No. 1: Take all that holiday gift wrap and store it in this handy bag, which keeps rolls, flat wrap, ribbons and more all safely stored. We suggest purchasing two: One for the holiday wrap you stocked up on when it went on sale, and another for ribbons and wrap for birthdays and other occasions. Master Craft Gift Wrap Storage Bag, $27.99 (plus Cash Back), Bedbathandbeyond.com
2. A tip for the chef:
Over-the-Door Household Organizer Deluxe Pantry Rack, $39.99 (plus Cash Back), Bed Bath & Beyond
A good cook knows that the secret to quick meals is the ability to quickly locate ingredients. Start by organizing your pantry with this handy rack, which can hang over a door, or be mounted on a wall. Over-the-Door Household Organizer Deluxe Pantry Rack, $39.99 (plus Cash Back), Bedbathandbeyond.com
3. Work it out:
Innovative Storage Designs Desktop Organizer, $59.99 (plus Cash Back), Office Depot
Next up, move to the office. If your desk looks as if a tornado passed over it, check out this handy organizer, with compartments to fit a stapler, tape, folders and other essentials. Innovative Storage Designs Desktop Organizer, $59.99 (plus Cash Back), officedepot.com
4. Sit on it
Household Essentials Wicker Storage Seat, $134 (plus Cash Back), Target
If your bedroom is strewn with blankets and pillows, the best way to organize is to fold it all up and tuck it away. We like this handy seat, which doubles as storage. Household Essentials Wicker Storage Seat, $134 (plus Cash Back), Target.com
5. Drive-in organization
Gladiator Steel Freestanding or Wall-Mount Garage Cabinet, $299 (plus Cash Back), Lowes
Even the most intrepid organizer tends to avoid the garage. We’ve found a cabinet to help you tackle the tough task. Its steel construction supports 225 pounds, and the two doors lock for security. Gladiator Steel Freestanding or Wall-Mount Garage Cabinet, $299 (plus Cash Back), Lowes.com
