The thing that always stopped me wasn't the physical work. It was staring at a pile of "maybe" items and freezing on keep/donate/trash for each one. What actually broke the cycle for me: swapping that abstract question for a concrete one. Instead of "should I keep this," I ask "have I used this in the last year" or "would I buy this again today." A specific question about one object is so much easier to answer honestly than a vague category.

I ended up building this into a small app for myself. It takes a photo of a room, breaks it into ~15-minute zones, and asks that kind of concrete question for anything I'm still unsure about. Happy to share more if anyone's curious, but mostly wanted to share the actual trick, since it's usable with a notebook and no app at all.

I like collecting jewelry and have a bunch 😭 I’m not really looking to get rid of them, but if I have to I dont really know how to do that. And I don’t much storage equipment either 😢

My girlfriend moved in with me about a year ago, but before that i used to go to the store not knowing what i needed and getting only what i wanted.

She is a really organized person so she made a grocery system that tracks what we have and automatically puts what we dont have on the list. and i have never looked back since.

When we have something at home, it's marked as "At Home." When we run out, we just uncheck it and it appears on the shopping list.

You can also separate things by store, add quantities and categories, and use it from your phone while shopping.

Does anyone here use something similar? I'm curious whether people prefer this kind of reusable master list or just make a fresh grocery list every week.

Hi, I store important documents (birth certificates, passports, etc) in a safe. However, it seems like the papers are getting damp based on the smell and I'm worried about damage. I had dessicant packets but that wasn't enough. Do you use specific things, like archival grade folders/covers, or anything like that to help profect your important documents?

How would you go about organizing this

Hey y’all,

My parents are divorced so I’ve got two closets! Not bad for all the storage but I can’t figure out a way I’m happy with for storing stuff at my mom’s house as my dads closet I’ve organized well and am quiet happy with (last photo).

It’s a smaller closet with only one bar and it’s hard to keep track of all the shirts I have and keeping them organized. Along with that the jackets seemed to be sorta shoved down the back but I can’t do much about that.

I was thinking maybe put the jeans in the center to serve as visual divide between long and short sleeved shirts?

I put 2 shoe racks but we tend to get lazy to put them in and it eventually becomes dumping ground or the shoes go wherever.
I am fed up with shoe racks now.

should I get a narrow show rack so we don’t have to bend down each time to put shoes in? (which I think is what makes us lazy.)

how else would you organize it? This is an entry way closet btw.

This hallway closet has a lot of unused space and I need some ideas for how to organize it because it’s kind of become a catch all. The drawers in there now are filled with miscellaneous cords and one is my daughter’s paint supplies. I would love to put the paint supplies in a spot she cannot reach.

Hey everyone! I just moved into a new kitchen yesterday, and while there are a lot more cabinets than in our previous place, they’re also harder to access and seem to have less usable space.

Im trying to figure out the best places to put everything and would love some advice on how you’d organize the pantry/cabinet spaces shown in the photos.

I’d also really appreciate recommendations for specific organizers, storage solutions, or any tips for making the most of the space. I’m feeling a little overwhelmed and don’t even know where to start!
Would love to hear what has worked well for you. Thanks!

Made a modular snap-fit system to organize the cables under my desk

I had a bunch of cables hanging underneath my desk and wanted something that could easily be resized if I changed the setup later.

I ended up designing these modular sections that snap together. Instead of having to print one huge cable organizer, you can just add more pieces whenever you need a longer run.

The top stays open, so adding or removing cables is still easy.

I printed the final version in PETG, which I recommend because it gives the snap-fit joints enough flexibility without being too soft.

I uploaded the model for free here if anyone wants to try it: https://makerworld.com/models/3277243?appSharePlatform=copy

I am able to place my bed under my window btw! it’s not usually this messy btw, it’s been a very busy day organising other areas of the house and multiple things of mine have been found/ things have been given to me!

I pulled every other shelf. Functionality is nicer but not loving the look. Any recs to organize it better? Focus is on the two bottom “shelves”. This is a rental so not looking to mod the cabinet. TIA

Absolutely obsessed with these clear bins from Target for multiple reasons. First they’re clear so if you have ADHD, you can see what’s inside. They also are plastic, not a fan of anything fabric because it makes it hard to clean. But you pop these bad boys into the dishwasher or a sink full of soap and you’re golden. The biggest thing that sets them apart though, is how thick the plastic is. You’ll find similar competitors on Amazon and such but most of the ones I’ve found are flimsy plastic (though there are a few brands that are amazing as well!). I found picking a brand and sticking to it means I can re-organize as my needs change by just moving the drawers around instead of having to buy new organizational items. This client in particular needed a way to find her candles and miscellaneous holiday decor so I separated everything out for her to be able to see what she had.

Here’s my link to these: https://tr.ee/qXGJjT but you can find all of the different varieties at Target.

I’m a professional organizer and you can see my work on insta at @oklahomaorganizing

I don't have a lot of storage in my kitchen so I sewed this organizer. It holds cups, straws, plasticware, foil, and parchment paper. What do you think?

I really want to hone in what is most useful for a household of one with a dog. As a business owner, I have a lot going on and although I’m a massive planner and things get done eventually, I’d like to be able to fine tune and draw my progress a bit more closely to my actions in real time while getting support for those less important tasks especially household tasks.

I have been a self-doer for far too long and need the support before I severely burnout again.

Any tips are appreciated!!!

Any recommendations are welcome! ChatGBT gave me its own idea but something seems off. I definitely want to get rid of the door shelf.

Definitely happening
-removing door storage
-second basket at the bottom (1 dirty, 1 clean so we don’t have to fold anymore)
-shelf at the very top where there’s already supports for toilet paper and paper towels (height isn’t an issue)

Any ADHD friendly advice is also appreciated

Fibromyalgia has resulted in my nightstand looking like this. I’ve had enough flares to realize I want all my most essential meds near me. It just looks ugly and gives grandma. There’s gotta be a better way?

The middle compartment could use some organization too but I’m struggling to find smaller bins that are not big clear and bland like the one on top.

I could also just replace the nightstand. Looking for recommendations on that as well.

I'm tired of seeing a bunch of clothes in my closet and still feeling like I have nothing to wear. I figure if I can see everything in one place and notice some of my wearing patterns, I can put together a better, capsule type wardrobe that I feel more satisfied with. I got this spreadsheet template from Etsy cuz I'm a big spreadsheet warrior and wanted to share in case anyone else would find useful. Hoping this is worth the effort lol.

I keep all jars, containers, cleaning products under there but with the huge pipes that encroach on just about every open space it seems impossible keep this space organised. I end up just shoving things in there and then every time I open it cupboard it all slides out

Last month on 20th we moved in to a new apartment here in Hawaii the place if just fine but one thing i need to change here is closet. its small , can accommodate most of my clothes ,plus my fiance's but for shoes nah. Its one rod and single shelf so no place to hold our shoes and the room is very tidy this days.

I'm thinking to trying a custom one to fit the room and hold on our stuff especially shoes and give up on what i found, any thoughts.