The first month of the new year is all about getting your life back on track after the holidays and following the New Year’s resolutions. While some people buy gym memberships or join book clubs, many decide that the new year is a good time to spend time at home.
Maybe your living room is full of Christmas presents to be removed, or your pantry is full of unused baking supplies leftover from the holidays. However, there is no better time to reorganize, say local organization experts.
“I think we all need a fresh start in the new year,” said Tara Kohlbacher, owner of NEAT Method Tulsa. “We are all looking for greater efficiency in our lives and work and we want to create a peaceful environment so that our lives can be calm in the midst of our busy world. To that end, we need to reorganize our facilities and review our reserves regularly. ”
Here are 10 tips for remodeling your home in 2022:-
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Do not let your living room become a dump
It is very tempting to allow things like shoes, toys, games, or work-related items to pile up and crowd your living space. However, when this happens, the place becomes a small place to spend time with family and a stress-stricken eye, says Faith Conaway, owner of Completely Organized Tulsa.
“The living room needs to be in a place where you can relax,” said Conaway. “If you have a lot of toys, clothes, and clothes, go back to having a simple living room. Take everything that does not belong in the living room to the room you should go to. Don’t let your living room be the center of attention. ”
You do not need seven spatulas
Over time, many people accumulate the worst amount of kitchen equipment, when in fact, they may need only a few items. The key to reducing stress in the kitchen is to pay for your inventory, says Aubry Mayfield and Lauryl Pingel, co-owners of Stay Golden Organizing.
“In the kitchen, we find that people, like seven different spatulas or a large number of dishes,” Mayfield said. “Go ahead and make sure you have the number of things you need – then, you’ll have plenty of space.”
“Equipment is important, too – a lot of people have a gift over the years and realize they’ve never used it,” Pingel said. “But electrical appliances take up a lot of space, so go ahead and store the electrical appliances you use – they take up a significant role in the kitchen.”
Pour out your pantry
“The pantry always needs to be done every year because things are running out of time,” Kohlbacher said. “Take everything out of your pantry, take everything out of your spice closet and check that it’s out of date – you’ll be amazed at how much money has expired.”
To make things easier in the future and avoid buying duplicates of what you already have, combine things into categories, says Kohlbacher.
“Things that have the same meaning should be together, and they should be kept,” Kohlbacher said. “All the spices should be put together, all the ingredients for breakfast, all the ingredients for dinner, all the tins should be together. Each section should have its container and possibly be labeled so that you do not dig into everything. ”
Invest in a storage room
“One of the things I always see in the rooms is that people don’t have clothes to wear, which means they don’t have a home for everything,” Kohlbacher said. “If your closet is overcrowded or your belongings are under your bed, a good way to handle problems is to add clothes. Even near your bed — perhaps if you need a place to put books to read at night or your reading glasses, you can find a place to sleep with wardrobes. ”
Seal the clothes with color
When your clothes are colored, it is much easier to see what you have, which makes cleaning your closet much easier, says Mayfield and Pingel.
“We love to order a rainbow in cupboards because whenever you order anything in color, your mind sees it as the best and flows better,” Mayfield said. “Color planning helps you see what colors of clothing you have, which helps you decide what to keep and what to donate.”
Apply old products
“Most bathroom accessories have expired dates, or they will have a noticeable clock that says once opened, you have six months to use it,” Mayfield said. “So, if you know when you bought the item and you see it is gone, you can stop it.”
If you have a habit of buying too many toilets, building a backyard will help you see what you have leftover so you don’t waste money on buying it again, says Pingel.
“We like to make the back areas, which is when you have extra shampoo or body wash, we have made a separate bin for all your extra items,” Pingel said. “That helps keep them together instead of having a few things in the universe.”
Check the papers daily
Credits, forms, and other documents can easily be piled up, taking up valuable space on the desk in your home office. Set aside a few minutes each day to prepare the paper so that your stack does not grow, says Conaway.
“Spend 5 to 10 minutes every day throwing away paperwork, putting it in, or tearing it apart,” Conaway said. “If you can spend a few minutes every day writing papers and rushing into your office, you will sit on it before it piles up. If it gets too big, you will not want to go through it because it will take you an hour to get it done and get what you need. ”
To avoid paperwork altogether, switch to paperless payments, Mayfield said.
“We always like to remind our customers that most of what we find in paper is also online,” Mayfield said. “Like debt and bank statements – you can get all of that in your online account. And even papers from veterinarians’ offices – they have all those records in their files, so you don’t have to keep everything. ”
Encourage donation of toys
If your child’s toy collection needs to be solved after Christmas, it helps to set realistic goals and help them see the purpose of throwing away their toys, “said Mayfield and Pingel.
“We encourage parents to give their children a certain amount of things that need to be fixed so that they have a specific goal that they need to work on,” Mayfield said. “It also helps to educate them about giving back and donating toys to children in need, rather than just saying, ‘Let’s throw away all your old toys.'”
Take the opportunity to take a pile
After the holiday season, many people find themselves trapped in large boxes, trash, or unwanted items that may be difficult to put in the trash or a recycling bin. The city of Tulsa, however, has resources to address the issue, Conaway said.
“Call the city of Tulsa and arrange for waste collection of large items,” Conaway said. “Set a goal and say to yourself, ‘I’ll pick up all the boxes, everything I have in the garage since Christmas, all the toy boxes, take them to the edge and stack them up.’ It costs $ 10 and money is very useful.”
Take small steps
“Never try to make your whole house a day – have realistic expectations,” Kohlbacher said. “Start with one space at a time – worry about your office for one month, and then the next month, focus on your room. It is strong in this way and will keep you from burning. “
