If you’ve been bitten by the organizing bug, fight the temptation to run to your nearest Container Store, Ikea, or Target. Before buying anything, think through how to create the best organizational system for your home. It will save you time and money.
Declutter first
Also, if you haven’t decluttered yet, start there. I talk about this more in the difference between decluttering and organizing. Decluttering isn’t as glamorous, fun, or cute so it’s tempting to want to jump straight to organizing.
However, if you don’t want to waste time or money doing the decluttering process first is the most effective.
If you haven’t yet discovered the best method for decluttering your home, you can get the FREE Declutter Plan of Attack worksheet by filling out the form below. It will help you create a simple step by step plan for tackling the clutter in your home.