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Know the Organizing Basics

A four-step guide for organizing any room

Are you overwhelmed thinking about how to get your entire house in order? First, put away the notion that it will happen overnight, or even in a week. And keep in mind the goal isn’t to end up with a sparkling space where everything is always in its place. The key to a more organized home isn’t just about tossing most of your stuff and stashing the rest in cute containers (although they do help when the time is right) – it’s more about recognizing and replacing bad practices with better habits that’ll help you dig out from the mess on a daily basis.

The best part about the organizing process is that no matter what room you’re wanting to straighten up, the rules are essentially the same – here’s a four-step guide to get started, which also includes 13 strategies to prevent you from procrastinating along the way:

1. Define Your Space
2. Sort Your Stuff
3. Set Up Storage Systems
4. Stay Focused

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