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In this age of increasing environmental consciousness, many of us are striving to reduce our carbon footprint and to live more sustainably. One area where this mindset can be applied is in the way we clean and organize our homes. From choosing environmentally friendly cleaning products to implementing eco-conscious organization methods, there are plenty of ways to tidy up while being kind to the planet.
Category: Eco-friendly
Borrow, Do Not Buy
So many people have too much “stuff” that they buy, use a few times, and then stow somewhere until a professional organizer helps them clear it out. They may even toss into the trash where it ends up in a landfill.
5 Ways to Prepare Your House to Retain Heat This Winter
Oil and natural gas prices are expected to significantly rise this winter. While you can’t control prices, you can take some measures to conserve heat. Here are five ways to prepare your house to retain heat this winter.
Got Excess Stuff? Where to Donate Your Items
After determining what stuff you no longer need, the next logical step is for you to sort all of it into items to trash, to sell, or to donate. Sometimes, knowing where to donate your items and what organizations accept the type of items you want to donate can be tougher than your decision to let them go! Here are a few suggestions.
Five Home Organizers in Disguise
Dawn Link
Posted in Bathroom, Bedroom, Budget, Closet, Clothes, Desk, Eco-friendly, Food, Garage, Hobbies, Kitchen, Mudroom, Office, Products, Recyling, Storage, Toys
Nobody says you must buy expensive containers to get organized… unless, of course, you want to. Take a look around the house: What is already there that could be multipurposed to help contain your items? Let’s explore five such vessels that could substitute for home organizers in disguise.
Mason Jars – There are different size mason jars. Their genius lies in the fact that they are clear so that you can see precisely what is inside and in what quantity. The jars are particularly great for storing items used in crafting, to name one use, and are easily placed in pantries, and garages. As to the latter, I have even seen folks drill holes in mason jar tops so that after screwing them on, they can be placed on nails on the underside of shelfs for even easier accessibility.
5 Things You Didn’t Know Could Be Freecycled, and How to Do So
We all try to do our best to recycle paper, glass, tin cans, and plastic grocery bags. There are other items that can be freecycled that you may not be aware of. Here are a few of just those items and how to freecycle them.
PURGE! How to dispose of ink cartridges
Today, give the earth a big hug – Happy Earth Day! We live in a fast-paced society, and doing the eco-friendly thing is not always the easiest or quickest. As a Boston professional organizer, I’m always looking into organization tactics…
Tip Tuesday – Organizing Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning supplies are a necessity in any home. Keeping a home clean is just as important as staying organized! But have you gone overboard with the number of cleaning supplies you have? Open up your under-the-sink cabinet, and I’m sure…
Tip Tuesday: Apps to Help Clear Paper Clutter
Paper, paper, everywhere. We are living in a digital world, however there is still so much paper. And you know what? This paper is not going away anytime soon, which is why it’s time for you to tame your paper…
5 Things to Change TODAY to Become more Eco-Friendly
Each year, it gets easier to live a greener life at home. There are emerging, eco-friendly products, rebate incentives, and a wealth of information online to learn from. There are also small things you can do at home that really…
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