Host Mary Ellen Pinkham and organizational consultant Louise Kurzeka demonstrate ways to make the most of storage, while making the transition from winter to spring.
- A cedar chest or closet is not the only way to store wool items. They can be stored in a tight-sealing plastic tub with some cedar blocks tossed in (see photo) . Another option is to make a sachet by cutting a foot off of a pair of pantyhose and filling it with cedar chips.
- Set up a basket that is dedicated to store seed catalogs, perennial ideas and anything else pertaining to garden or lawn care.
- Because afghans and pillows are less likely to be used as cold weather goes away, then it makes sense to find a convenient but out-of-sight place to store them. Try packing them in a trunk, preferably one that is attractive enough to double as a coffee table or end table.
- Use a large canvas or nylon duffel bag to keep sports equipment organized. Keep the various equipment bags in one area of the home or garage, where they are ready to be grabbed to suit up for the next game.
- Take the time to de-clutter closets. Any heavy, warm-weather clothing or items that have not worn in the past few months may be ready to go into the donation box. Keep that box handy near the closet until it fills.
- To maximize the use of closet space, rotate out or move the heavier clothing to the back and sides of the closet, then move spring and summer items forward.
- Always label out-of-season items so that they can be easily retrieved when needed.
- Lots of art and schoolwork from children has probably accumulated by spring. Before going through it all, place one year's worth in a document box. At the end of the year, sort through the box with the child and help him or her choose the ones that are the best.
- Use a hammock to display children's artwork.
- To store all the information related to the family's summer activities, use an accordion file with sections labeled for topics such as summer camps, family vacations, recreation programs and classes.
Guests Louise Kurzeka
Organization Expert, Everything's Together Organizing Services
Minnetonka, MN
Phone: 952-939-8080
Website:
www.everythingstogether.com Also in this Episode
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