I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but it always gives me that itch to get more organized. But organizing is a bit of a minefield for me, because I tend to get swept up in the notion that I need to buy a bunch of new bins, organizers, and other products to get the job done. But I know logically that isn’t true, and that anyone can get more organized without spending a dime!
In today’s post, I hope to prove that point to not only myself, but to anyone else who find it hard to resist splurging on expensive organization products. Today’s post is all about getting more organized using common items many of us already have at home!
We’ll be exploring different ways of using 6 common household items to help you get more organized at home. But I want to point out that this list is far from exhaustive! Use this list and the ideas in it to get your creative juices flowing. In no time you’ll be coming up with your own clever ways to repurpose your stuff in the name of organization! 🙂
6 Household Items That Make Surprisingly Great Organizers
1. Magazine Files
- Use a magazine file to store your extra plastic and paper grocery bags. It keeps them corralled and it’s easy to tuck the file in a cupboard or closet to get it out of the way.
- Hang a magazine file on the inside one of your kitchen cabinet doors. Use it to store plastic wrap, tin foil, parchment paper, and other long boxes.
- Put a wide magazine file in your pantry and use it to store canned goods!
2. Accordion Folder
- Keep a small accordion folder in your car’s glove box. Use it to keep your insurance card, car registration documents, and other important papers organized.
- Use an accordion folder to keep your coupons or recipes organized. For coupons, you could separate them into different slots based on store or item type, and for recipes, you could separate them based on meal or course.
3. Dish Drying Rack
- Use the slots in a dish drying rack to sort mail or file folders. It will help you keep track of important bills and documents.
