Whether you're gearing up for a deep clean or simply need some mess-clearing solutions before guests arrive, these expert-approved organizing tips will help you tackle clutter in every part of your home. Here, we've gathered hacks for spaces of varying shapes and sizes: the most-visited rooms (bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens), popular nooks and crannies (drawers, closets and kitchen cabinets), and places that become the catch-all for, well, everything (desks, dresses and shelves). The choice is yours: Declutter your entire homeor pick a few organizing methods to take control of your home one small step at a time.
COMMON CLUTTER SPOTS
RESTORE ORDER TO YOUR ENTRY • Use our quick tips to bring calm to this high-traffic zone
THE TOP 5 HOUSEHOLD HEADACHES… • …and our GH Institute–approved advice to deal with them once and for all!
TOY STORAGE 101 • Put these handy items to work to tackle the number one cause of clutter in kids’ rooms
GENIUS WAYS TO DEAL WITH PAPER OVERLOAD • Buried in bills, receipts and catalogs? Dig out with these strategies
10 WAYS TO MASTER LAUNDRY MESS • Take control of those piles of dirty clothes with these genius ideas
CLEANING & ORGANIZING ESSENTIALS
8 TASKS TO TACKLE IN 8 M INUTES (OR LESS) • These no-sweat, high-impact projects will free up space — and energy
SMART STORAGE FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES • Shape up this zone of drippy cleaners, sloppy scrubbers and grungy sponges!
5 STRATEGIES FOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS • Stash right now to make next year’s setup easier!
HOW THE PROS STAY ORGANIZED • 10 habits you should totally steal — right now!
DECLUTTERING CALENDAR • Use this plan to keep your home organized
KITCHEN
GUIDE TO SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS • Pick the perfect container for your specific purpose (storing flour? holding chips?) to cut down on clutter
FAST FIXES FOR A SPARKLING KITCHEN • Follow these shortcuts to tackle the mess in 30 minutes or less!
SECRETS TO SPARKLING STAINLESS STEEL
CLEAN, CLEAR COUNTERS
DIY COMMUNICATION STATION • How to handle the daily onslaught of kids’ permission slips, bills and junk mail
HOW TO DECLUTTER YOUR CABINETS • …because the last thing you need is topsy-turvy stacks of glasses and bowls toppling out onto the floor!
FRIDGE REFRESHER • Where to put your milk, veggies, meats and moreto prevent them from spoiling too soon and keep chaos under control
GENIUS WAYS TO STREAMLINE A PANTRY • Follow these shortcuts to fight the mess—and win!
BATHROOM
5 SMART SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMIZE SPACE • Store more in your bathroom, no matter how small
HOW TO CLEAR OUT THE LINEN CLOSET • Turn this clutter hot spot into an oasis of order
EASY RX FOR YOUR MEDICINE CABINET
CONQUER YOUR BEAUTY & GROOMING CLUTTER • 10 tips to streamline your bathroom — and your A.M. and P.M. routines
BEDROOM
10 SMART WAYS TO STORE CLOTHES • Keep seasonal gear free of mildew, moths and more in a dry basement or large closet
QUICK TRICKS FOR MAXIMIZING YOUR CLOSET • Your clothes will be happy you did—and you will be, too!
4 STEPS TO A SOOTHING SPACE • Here’s how to get that “exhale” moment each time you enter your bedroom oasis
JEWELRY STORAGE MADE EASY • Expert tips to help you stash your precious stuff
GET THE GUEST ROOM READY
OFFICE & CRAFT SPACES
CLUTTER-FREE DESK • Pick the perfect container for your specific purpose (storing paper clips? staples?) to cut down on clutter
END GADGET MAYHEM • 8 brilliant steps to controlling office tech and cord chaos
HOW TO TIDY YOUR CRAFT STATION • …so nothing keeps the creativity from flowing
SMART...