Jamie Stewart - 365 Days of Decluttering and Organizing Your Home (DIY Hacks Book 1)

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365 DAYS TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE YOUR HOME

Written by: Jamie Stewart

Copyright 2016

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365 DAYS TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE YOUR HOME

If you are tired of seeing the clutter in your house and wasting time looking for items, its time to tackle the problem once and for all. When your home is jammed with stuff, you might feel a discomfort and pressure.

There is no doubt, clutter can really influence the way you live and work. Your clutter defines a part of you as a person, too. For example, if you love collectibles, these things reflect your passion. If your space is jammed with book clutter, it reveals your personality. However, do not settle with living in a messy home. You deserve better! Consequently, your question is Where do I start?

We all know how annoying clutter can be. For people who are overwhelmed by different types of clutter, this may seem like a daunting and never-ending task. Honestly, who has time and energy to declutter the entire house in one go? Luckily, the solution is easier than you suppose. A good decluttering plan and the right tools are just what you need now. There are simple life hacks for decluttering your entire house that will save you time and energy.

Set the mood with your favorite music and get to work! Try to break down the job into a few small manageable tasks and avoid discouragement and tiredness. Divide your entire house into a few zones like this:

Next, divide these areas into smaller parts. It could be one shelf, one closet, a wall, and so on.

As you probably already know, its easy to let our house turn chaotic. Stick to simple rules to streamline your living space. It will be easy because the same basic rules for decluttering work for any room.

Now, focus on one area at a time. Each and every item should fit into one of these zones. If you find some items that dont fit into one of these designated zones, consider donating or tossing them. It's just that simple!

There is an old adage: It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward.

This book contains 365 simple and quick decluttering tasks that you can handle easily and effortlessly. Everything big and meaningful starts with baby steps. Here are a few declutter guidelines to help you stay on track.

Close your eyes and spend a few minutes visualizing your uncluttered home. Think about how you want your home to look. Don't limit yourself and let your imagination run wild! Here are a few smart strategies for you.

1. Get essential decluttering tools ready. These are trash boxes and bags, donate boxes and the right organizers.

1. Find the right organizers like boxes, tote bags, hutches, and the other appropriate containers. Sort and declutter through your home: then, go out and buy a storage piece.

1. Consider buying double-duty furniture pieces.

1. Heres a great trick. Take a picture of your room. Then, move just one or two items. Take a picture again. What does it look like? Better?

1. Dont force and rush yourself. You can create a maybe box if you are not sure. There is a time for everything, so take a deep breath. It's completely normal to feel down sometimes. However, its important to make progress, a little bit every day. Be a student of life!

You can start clearing and decluttering your entryway. For example, pick a part of your mudroom closet. It doesnt matter what part of the closet. It could be just one shelf. Toss unwanted things and leave the shelf looking neatly organized. Find a place for your essentials. Display your favorites. Then, keep moving. Choose the another room and repeat the same procedure. Take your time to enjoy the new look. Tomorrow is a new day!

A beautiful, uncluttered and well-organized home is the result of the work of all household members. However, if you live with those who do not want to work together, it would be difficult to manage. Then, if you live with a pack-rat, the situation could become even worse. You want to make changes and get organized and they do not want it at all. You tend to organize a simple lifestyle, but they gather things and spend a lot of money. And you can face a terrible mess! Luckily, every problem has a solution!

Have an honest conversation with your family members or roommate. Try to understand their needs, try to be encouraging rather than nagging and negative. Do not judge and stop trying to convince someone to do her/his household chore. Set the standard, but do not tell people how to live their lives. Dont be afraid to express your feelings and show by example it is the most effective way to get others to follow you. Teach them to love uncluttered house!

If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. But do not care to convince him. Men will believe what they see. Let them see. Henry David Thoreau

And they will see very quickly they spend less time cleaning and maintaining things! Remember nobody's perfect.

Teach your child that he/she doesnt need stuff to be happy. Your children learn by the monkey see, monkey do method. So you have to set a good example and find a creative and fun way to involve your kids in the process.

Step into a wonderful world of freedom and beauty hiding behind all that mess!

ENTRYWAY

Entryway makeover

Your entryway is the first place that guests see when they enter your house. There are perfect solutions that can make an efficient entry area. Learn to love the uncluttered look of your entryway. Life is beautiful when you have simple tricks up your sleeve!

1. Use it or lose it!

There is an old American adage A place for everything and everything in its place. This is so true. The key is to establish a storage spot for every single object in your entryway. Simplify your life. Determine the essentials and find them their home. Clean the clutter out of your entryway once and for all. This rule applies to all rooms without exception. Even for the basement and attic.

2. Consider adding mudroom.