Posts Tagged: containers

How to Organize Food Storage Containers

26, Apr 2021

My sidekick, Lil’ Chu, is convinced that her dishwasher “eats” her food storage containers. Although it isn’t true, it’s common in many households to have mismatched lids and bottoms. I show one simple organizational solution in our latest video and provide many more below. Declutter and Downsize Go through the… Read more

Five Useful Organizing Tools

23, Nov 2020

There are some products that I use in many home organizing situations. I choose these useful organizing tools is because of their effectiveness and versatility. They are not very expensive, but they make a significant difference in the level of organization. And, you can use these items in different ways… Read more

Organizing on a Budget

09, Sep 2019

Once you have gone through the process of sorting, purging, and emerging from chaos, it is time to look for organizing products. With entire stores dedicated to selling organizing tools equipment, it is all too easy to spend hundreds of dollars on containers, baskets, and bins only to find that… Read more

My Discoveries from Down Under : Great Organizing Products

19, Feb 2018

If you know me, you know I often lament there are no fantastic stores in Canada dedicated to organizing products.   We have large retailers that carry bits and pieces of storage and organizing solutions: Bed Bath & Beyond, Canadian Tire, Home Depot etc.  And we do have a smaller… Read more

Secret Tools of a Professional Organizer- Storage Boxes

30, Oct 2017

Storage boxes. Love them.  From cookies to Christmas decor, they are so adaptable, functional and easy to use. These fantastic catch-alls are definitely an organizer’s secret tool.  You can colour-code for categories like photos/keepsakes vs sporting goods.  Plus, consider bins with rollers to make them easy to move around. Here… Read more

New Organization Uses for Simple Household Items

30, Jul 2016

In case you missed our segment on Breakfast TV, on Organizing Hacks, read on for some good tips. Bread clips, toilet paper rolls, tissue boxes… we all have them, so put them to good use.  Here are a few simple household items that you can re-purpose to help you organize your home… Read more

Curb Your Kitchen Chaos Using Containers and Zoning

15, Mar 2016

The kitchen is where you prepare meals to feed yourself and your family. It can be a catch-all for everything and the central hub for parties and family gatherings. Keeping your kitchen organized can be a challenge. We suggest using containers and zoning to curb your kitchen chaos. Cooking becomes… Read more

Kitchen and Pantry Organizing Tips and Products

26, Jan 2016

Creating a kitchen and pantry that are tidy and organized requires time, the right products and some know-how. Here are some clutter tips from ShelfGenie®. How to make the best of your kitchen working and storage spaces Put your most frequently used items in the easiest-to-reach locations. Organize your kitchen… Read more

Product vs Process

17, Mar 2006

I was at the BC Home and Garden Show last month among the throngs of do-it-yourselfers and idea-starved renovators. It occurred to me that these shoppers, similar to many of my clients, are hunting for a solution to their organizing problems. It could be a messy garage, a cluttered office,… Read more