50+ Useful Organizing Tips For A Squeaky Clean House!

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Keeping your house in order is anything but easy, especially if you have children and a husband to look after as well. This is why every mother should make the best of the “Life hacks” the Internet so kindly provides us with: these are some simple yet highly efficient organizing tips and hints that will make our lives easier and a lot more pleasant. No matter if you are looking for shoe organizing ideas or for new ideas on how to store all your spices in your pantry, you will find them all here!

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26. Organize Your Refrigerator

Organize Your Refrigerator
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How many times did it happen for you to notice that your food went bad, simply because your refrigerator was so disorganized that you forgot about the food, somewhere in the back of the fridge? Fortunately, that will never happen again if you pay attention to this lovely refrigerator organizing idea that will certainly benefit you in the long run!

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DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – goodbyehousehellohome

27. DIY Pocket Organizer

DIY Pocket Organizer
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This is a super creative and inspired idea that can help you store all your personal items – you can use it both for your kitchen and for your bathroom! Transparent, cost-effective and very easy to install at the same time, this DIY pocket organizer is great for storing your shower gel, your cleaning sponge, your shampoo, balm, body oil and all the other goodies you use in the shower! Check it out!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – imperfecthomemaking

28. Stay Inspired And Organized!

Stay Inspired And Organized
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You will be amazed to see what a tremendous difference the right words can make – especially when said at the right time! If you feel that you are currently lacking inspiration or determination, then here is a very simple idea that will certainly help you get back on track. Stay motivated, stay organized – and good things will come to you!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – onecreativehousewife

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29. Magnetic Command Center For Your Accessories

Magnetic Command Center For Your Accessories
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This is actually a super practical and multi-purpose magnetic command center that you can use to store all of your accessories – from your metal earrings and bracelets to your car keys or home keys. You will never have to worry about losing anything, ever again – just stick them to the command center and they will stay there, provided that they are entirely made from metal!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – landeeseelandeedo

30. Make Your Own Makeup Brush Organizer!

Make Your Own Makeup Brush Organizer
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Storing your makeup brushes correctly is of utmost importance, as otherwise they can turn into a magnet for bacteria and microbes – and you certainly do not want to put that on your face! Here is a simple way to store your makeup brushes and to make sure they will be as good as new, for years to come.

Project Source – irinascutebox

31. Turn Your Ladder Into A Creative Shoe Storage Idea!

Turn Your Ladder Into A Creative Shoe Storage Idea
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If your home is decorated in a romantic, vintage or shabby chic style and you simply have so many pairs of shoes that you are unable to store them all in your closet, then you can now re-purpose one of your old ladders. Clean it, add a fresh layer of paint and use it as your brand new shoe storage idea – your friends will definitely want to steal this idea from you later on!

Project Source – diydoctor

32. The World’s Best Yarn Storage Idea!

The World’s Best Yarn Storage Idea
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Who said that your yarn cannot serve a dual purpose? Here is how you can easily make the best of it and turn it into a crafty storage space for the seasonal items or for the items that you no longer use as often as before.

Project Credit – knitsforlife

33. Color Block Chalkboard Mason Jars

Color Block Chalkboard Mason Jars
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Kids always love to draw and to doodle, but storing their crayons and their other coloring tools can be very challenging at times. Mason jars are known to serve tens of different purposes, and this is only one of them – check out this outstanding idea and you will be thrilled to see just how easy it is to turn your mason jars into storage spaces for your child’s crayons.

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DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – girllovesglam

34. DIY Frame Earring Holder

DIY Frame Earring Holder
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Earring holders can cost several tens of dollars nowadays, and the truth is that they do not have anything extra than the handmade earring holders that you can create at home, so why not try to make your own from scratch? If you do not know where to start from, then there is nothing to be worried about – here is a tutorial that will teach you how to do it, step by step!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – morningcreativity

35. Cord Organization With Washi Tape

Cord Organization With Washi Tape
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Washi Tape is a multi-purpose tape that is durable, long-lasting, sticky and very easy to apply – and this tutorial will certainly show you just how easy it is to push your creativity to the next level with it. Check it out and see for yourself!

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DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – ourthriftyideas

36. Keep Your Necklaces Properly Organized!

Keep Your Necklaces Properly Organized
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Organizing your jewellery is essential, especially if you want to use them for as long as you possibly can, and this tutorial on how to keep your necklaces clean and properly organized will definitely come in handy. You do not need a fancy necklace holder or organizer – just a basic one that will get the job done!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – creatingreallyawesomefreethings

37. Color-Code Your Keys In Five Minutes

Color-Code Your Keys In Five Minutes
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This is particularly important if you own more than just one property or car. Have you noticed how bothersome it is to try ten different keys before finding the one that actually matches the front door? Not to mention that the wrong key can also trigger your home alarm, and you definitely do not want that to happen! Here is how you can easily color code your keys in five minutes!

Project Source – abubblylife

38. Organize Your Hair Ties!

Organize Your Hair Ties
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Having long hair can be very rewarding for every woman but, at the same time, organizing all your hair ties and the adjacent accessories can be very challenging and time-consuming. Here is a lovely and simple tutorial that will teach you how to make the best of your hair ties, on a budget.

Project Source – hippie-hugger

39. Get Yourself A New CorkBoard!

Get Yourself A New CorkBoard
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If you are a wine lover and you are proud of that, then you will definitely appreciate this adorable tutorial, as it will make you want to store all your wine corks from now on! Creating a cork board is great for decorative purposes, especially if you want to stay chic yet classy and retro at the same time. Here is a tutorial that will show you just how easy it is to do that!

Project Source – the3rsblog

40. Make A Ring Box In Five Minutes!

Make A Ring Box In Five Minutes
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Rings can easily roll off the table and fall under chairs, beds or sofas, and retrieving them can be very time-consuming. This is why every lady needs an efficient and simple ring box to store them quickly and efficiently. If this is your case as well, then you should certainly check out this great ring box tutorial that you can easily make in no less than five minutes, with basic items that you can find around the house!

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DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – micheleng

41. DIY Wooden Bungee Organizer

DIY Wooden Bungee Organizer
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This is great for unconventional people who have lots of belongings, and who are tired of throwing them all over the house. All you need is a lacquered wooden piece and several pieces of bungee rope to make the best of your storage space. Check out this tutorial that will certainly stimulate your creativity.

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – brit

42. 18 Easy Organizing Tips And Hints

18 Easy Organizing Tips And Hints
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Here you will find a great and creative compilation of no less than 18 different organizing tips and hints that you can easily use to store just about everything, from your headphones and your cell phone chargers to your accessories and even your clothing items. Check it out and you might find an organization idea that will appeal to you!

Project Source – familyhandyman

43. DIY Vision Board

DIY Vision Board
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The Vision Board is actually more than an organization idea, as it can also double as a keepsake or as a memorabilia where you can easily pinpoint pictures or other objects of great emotional importance to you. Check out just how stylish and chic this DIY Vision Board is, and you will definitely want to make your own.

Project Source – lezoemusings

44. Egg Carton Storage Idea

Egg Carton Storage Idea
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Who thought that you can use a basic egg carton in so many different ways? Here is a super practical and easy tutorial that will show you how you can use your old egg carton to store your pins, needles and other small objects that tend to get lost.

Project Source – casa.abril

45. Lost Sock Organizer

Lost Sock Organizer
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It has happened to everybody to get super mad at the fact that we cannot pair our socks – and for a good reason, it seems that socks simply “hide” from us sometimes! Some of them get lost in the pile of clothes, others clog the washing machine drain, while others simply vanish. Here is a super simple and efficient sock storage idea that you can use, and you will never have to worry about losing a sock ever again.

Project Source – day2daysupermom

46. Sewn Stash Baskets

Sewn Stash Baskets
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This is yet another very nice storage idea that you can use, especially if you are passionate about knitting and you are looking for a crafty and creative way to store all your ideas. You will never have to worry about having your fingers accidentally poked with the needles, ever again! Check out these adorable sewn stash baskets and you will definitely become addicted to them.

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – purlbee

47. Neon Non-Slip Hangers

Neon Non-Slip Hangers
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If your old, plain and simple non-slip hangers no longer appeal to you, then you can easily add a touch of freshness to them by “coating” them with a neon non-slip thread that will prevent your clothes from falling off. This is particularly important for satin clothes, as those are the first ones to slip off the hangers, usually!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit – brit

48. Hang Your Jeans On Shower Hooks!

Hang Your Jeans On Shower Hooks
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Jeans are great to wear: super simple, practical and easy to iron, jeans can become a girl’s next best friends! Here is how you can use your shower hooks to easily and effortlessly store your jeans.

Project Source – trusper

49. Transparent Shoe Box Storage Idea

Transparent Shoe Box Storage Idea
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Everybody loves shoes, but storing them can be very difficult – if you have many flip flops or other low-heel shoes and you have a hard time storing them all, then here is a great and super inventive transparent shoe box storage idea that can benefit you greatly, over the years!

Project Source – bhg

50. Underwear And Pantyhose Storage

Underwear And Pantyhose Storage
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This is yet another lovely tutorial on how to store all your pantyhose and your underwear in a safe and hygienic way. You will no longer have to worry about “scavenging” for underwear, next time you go out! Check out this idea and try it out, you might be surprised!

Project Source – bhg

To sum it all up, these are 50+ great organizing tips that everybody can use: you do not need lots of money to be creative and to use your imagination to the fullest. Even the oldest and most useless objects and materials can be turned into practical pieces of art, if you know how to do it. The organizing ideas mentioned above will definitely change the way you see your underwear, your shoes, your toiletries or your household cleaning products!

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