Tips for Household Organization and Management

Is your desk more of a dumping ground than an actual work space? Transform it into something more useful with these tips for household organization and management presented in this Better Homes and Gardens video:

With plenty of on-the-go household management options, you may not need a desk but still need a spot for all of your stuff, which is why a console plus wall storage set up is perfect. Keep need-it-now papers visible in wall mounted storage and not buried in desk pile-ups.

With plenty of on-the-go household management options, you may not need a desk but still need a spot for papers and other items, which is why a console plus wall storage set up is perfect. Keep need-it-now papers visible in or on wall-mounted storage and not buried in desk piles.

Assign each family member a slot in a pocket organizer. Slip schedules into clear vinyl document sleeves and save bulletin board space; tabs let you flip to a specific document in a flash. Hang mini-bins on the wall and deposit small paper items like tickets, coupons and gift certificates inside.

If you have a desk and bulky cabinet, replace them with a slim do-it-all console and utilize the top as your desktop. A slimmer surface means stuff has less space to accumulate.

Convert small trays into drop zones and charging stations for each family member. Thread cables through binder clips so cords are tangle free. On the lower shelves, group office supplies in bins and dividers. Pair down filing into two or three file boxes for papers you access monthly. Code documents by filing them in different colors of hanging folders. Toss anything you don’t need to keep; a pair of containers lets you trash or recycle mail as it comes in.

With these out-in-the-open storage solutions that make better use of office space, you’ll have a versatile workstation that will help you keep your life organized.