Easy laundry organization tip #1

With just a little time invested and a few dollars, you make your laundry room into something that makes a lot of sense and doesn’t require a lot of effort. The laundry should be easy to sort and easy to access. One great solution is investing in hampers or increasing your shelf space so you have more organization over your supplies. Most people feel much more in control when they have two hampers for laundry, one for whites and one for colors. With these simple tips you can simplify the laundry chores and live more organized.

Easy pantry organization #3

Assign one shelf to your perishable goods
If you have ever looked through the pantry because you smelled something that had gone bad and found a potato rotting in a back corner, you know how important it is to keep perishables in an easily viewed area. Devote one shelf to perishables and use containers that will keep them fresh, stackable and easy to see.

Easy pantry organization #2

Once a month, clean it out!
A simple 30 minutes every 3 - 4 weeks will help keep your pantry organized. This will save you money, as you won't be throwing away as many items that have an expired ‘use by date’. This will also save you time previously spent looking for items when you need them. Just a few minutes of pantry cleaning & organization each month will be worth the time!

Easy pantry organization tip #1

Organize your pantry like the grocery stores organize their shelves.

Store the items you don't use often in the harder to reach places; the top and bottom shelves. Place the items you use the most often on the shelves where you can reach them the fastest. If you have children, place items you want out of reach up on high shelves and items you want them to access themselves (i.e. fruit snacks or juice boxes) onto lower shelves.

Make money and clean the closet

Consignment stores have opened up all over because people know that they can find great bargains on quality used clothing for themselves. The flip side of buying consignment is selling your stuff on consignment, which is a great way to clear your clutter and make some money while your organizing.

Easy closet organization tip #5

*Have clothes organized by categorizing them. For example, on the clothing rod, keep jeans hung together, dresses together, skirts together and dress shirts together.
*Establish specific drawers by category. Such as; t-shirts only, lounge clothes, or pajamas.
*Arranging clothes by the same color can be a time saver.

Easy Closet Organization Tip #4

For more room in your closet, store your seasonal items: Save space in your main closet by storing seasonal items in a spare closet, or in a storage bin under your bed.

Easy closet organization tip # 3

Determine which clothes to donate or give away. Get rid of clothes that don't fit, clothes that you never wear, and clothes that don't match anything. Although a good organizational system can maximize your closet space, many times the problem can be simply too much stuff in too small a space.

Easy closet organization tip #2

Use similar hangers for a clean look that will care for your clothes and help you stay organized. Using one type and color of hanger (wood, plastic, etc.) simplifies the look as it gives a sense of uniformity and control over your space.

Easy closet organization tip #1 for Johnson City and Kingsport Tennessee

Tip 1: If the shoe fits

When you are keeping your shoe boxes for storage, label what is inside. We like the Post-it tabs because they offer a writable surface and are quick and easy to apply. Alternatively, you could invest in clear shoe boxes or clear storage boxes with drawer-front pulls; they allow you to see what's inside so you can easily access your shoes. If you can't see it you are less likely to use it!

Maintain your Custom Closet for Johnson City Bristol and Kingsport

Clean It Out
Decide which clothes and shoes that you wear and items that you need to get rid of. Use the basic rule of thumb of closet organizing; If you haven’t worn it in a year, it should go!

Also, if it doesn’t fit you well, it is time to get rid of it. Instead of hanging on to your skinny jeans until you lose a few pounds, donate them. Then when you get down to your goal size, treat yourself to a new pair of jeans.

You can contact Klutter Killerz Custom Closets serving the Johnson City Kingsport and Bristol region at 423-833-5425 or at www.klutterkillerz.com

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Thank You to All of our military past and present for what they have given us!!

Goal Setting

Goal Setting is the process of deciding what you want to accomplish and devising an action plan to achieve the results you desire.
This goal setting definition emphasizes that goal setting is a two part process. For effective goal setting, you need to do more than just decide what you want to do; you also have to work at accomplishing the goals you have set for yourself.
For many people, it's the second part of the goal setting definition that can be problematic. Most people know what they want to do but they may have trouble creating a plan to get there. Goals without action plans are just words.

Easy Closet Organization

Organizing you closet is easy when you call Klutter Killerz Custom Closets. We provide a FREE in-home consultation and design service that is unbeatable. Our award winning design system combined with our professional installation will give you the dream closet you desire. Let us do the work for you! Klutter Killerz is the Low Cost Leader and really makes your closet organization Easy and Affordable. We can furnish and install your closets, pantries and garage storage needs for the same price or less than what some companies charge you for just getting the products shipped to you and you then do all the work! As an extra assurance that you are getting the industries best solution for your organization needs, we provide a Lifetime Guarantee on all of our ClosetMaid products. Call today to get your closet and your life organized the easy way. (423)-833-4525

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Organize Your Money

1. Keep Your Bills in One Place
When the mail arrives place it in one designated place. Misplaced bills can be the cause of unwanted late fees and can damage your credit.

2. Pay Your Bills on Schedule
Bill paying can be simplified by following scheduled times each month. You can establish set times each month when none of your bills will be late.

3. Take Advantage of Automatic Payments
Many banks offer a way to automatically deduct money from your account to pay creditors. In addition, the creditors usually offer a lower interest rate when you sign up for this payment option because they get their money faster.

4. Computerize Your Checkbook
Computer checks can be ordered almost anywhere and fit right into most printers. Once the checks are printed, all of the information is automatically recorded in your electronic checkbook.

5. Sign up for Direct Deposit
On payday, the amount of your paycheck arrives in your account. You still should receive a payment stub from your employer for that period.

6. Get Overdraft Protection
For a fee, most banks can connect your checking account to a savings or credit card so bouncing a check may be avoided.

7. Cancel Unused Accounts
Whether it’s a credit card or bank account, write a letter requesting that the account is formally closed.

8. Consolidate Your Accounts
If you have several credit card accounts with outstanding balances, try to consolidate them into one. Be careful and check the balance transfer interest rates and one-time fees.

9. Establish Automatic Savings
This can be done through your banks and automatic amounts will be transferred over each month.

10. Organize Your Files
Make sure your paid bills are organized in a filing cabinet away from the rest of the house. Keep individual files for paid bills. Go through your files yearly and you may contact the IRS to see how long records need to be kept.

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How to Organiize the Kitchen

Look over the situation - Look in your kitchen and make a mental note of what belongs in there and what you don't need in there.

Organize Kitchen Cabinets - Take everything out of your kitchen cabinets, clean, and place them back in categories (i.e. plates, glasses, etc.).

Clean your Pantry - Take everything out of the pantry, clean and place back in categories. Use one shelf for dry foods such as cereals, pasta, and so on. Use another for canned goods. Use baskets or drawers in the pantry for smaller items like stock cubes and gravy mixes.

Use a Spice Rack - Using a wall-mounted or counter top spice rack you can save cabinet space and have your spices close at hand.

Clear the Counter Tops - Remove any items you don't use on a regular basis from your counter tops.

Organize the Junk Drawer - Look through and throw out any items that don’t belong. Place small tray in there to store items such as batteries and the other things we collect in the kitchen.

Organize the Cleaning Products - Buy an inexpensive plastic tote and place it under the sink. This will make it easy for you to organize cleaning products.

Clean the Refrigerator - Before you go grocery shopping clean out the fridge. Throw out all the expired items. Bacteria in fridges can accumulate rapidly, make sure this area is cleaned weekly.

Have a Message Area - If your kitchen has a space, set up a specific spot for telephone, messages, keys, etc.

Invest and be Clutter Free - Now you can find all sorts of inexpensive organizing products and gadgets for your kitchen and home. If possible invest in a few of these as they will make organizing much easier.

What is clutter?

Clutter is mostly everyone’s life backlog. With the exception of those people who thrive in the middle of piles of unread, unfiled or unfinished papers and books, what we're looking at is a filing system run off track. Perhaps you never started to organize the stuff that is piling up around you to begin with. Today, we desire to realize that what we need to do in our lives in the organizational area of our life is to eliminate this grand backlog of unfinished work. We must do this as a lifestyle choice. No more life backlogs and less stress will follow!

How to change your life

How can I make a change?

A few things you will need to make the transition from a cluttered life to living uncluttered;

1. You do not like how you’re behaving. (i.e. living a cluttered life)

2. You know you are responsible for making the change; no one can do it for you.

3. You have access to information and tools that can help you change.

4. You believe you can change.

5. You believe making the change will improve your life.

6. Your friends and family help and support your change.

If you’re having difficulties becoming uncluttered, you may be missing some of these factors?

Organize your bookshelf

Take everything off of the bookshelf and clean each shelf. It's much easier to start with a clean slate!

Remove books that you do not want to keep, box them up and donate them to local charities or libraries.

If you have books you can give to charity, set those aside. These may be books your kids have outgrown, or books you are not interested in keeping or reading.

Clean out the books of any old book markers or loose papers.

Decide how you want to categorize the books. Popular choices are by author, title, or topic. If you want to organize them by height and color, this is also ok. Another good way to organize books is fiction/non-fiction.

Spread out all the books on a floor or bed to start sorting them into categories.

After they are all organized place books in their category onto the shelves alphabetically.

When organizing a child's shelf, children's books tend to be taller than adult ones so try to place these on the tallest shelf.

Place binding side facing out. When placing the books on the shelf, make sure all of the book spines are facing the same direction.

Enjoy your new bookshelf organization!

Less stress

These days folks seem to work long hours, have their kids involved in more activities & sports, and maintain a busier style of life. This can lead to a feeling of constant stress and disorder. If you’re looking how to simplify life, you are not alone, the concept of 'voluntary simplicity' has been growing in popularity for over a decade because so many people have felt the same way. Here is one simple way you can cut the stress of a life that is fully loaded while still maintaining the activities that are important to you.

Quite a few stressed people live in cluttered homes. House clutter can bring a general feeling of uneasiness and can literally drain your energy, but getting rid of it is difficult for with our important and overloaded schedules. One strategy to simplify life by clearing clutter is to take 20-30 minutes each day to tackle one pile at a time, organizing your house one area at a time. Another strategy is to take several hours one weekend and just get it done. Either way, you’ll remove a significant energy drain from your life, and replace it with the feelings of relaxation that come from having your home be a haven from stress.

How to tackle house cleaning

•Start at the top of the room and work your way down.
•When you dust, start at the top and work down.
•Take all your cleaning tools with you into the room to avoid multiple trips back and forth.
•Turn off the phone and turn off the TV.
•Eliminate clutter.
•Clean as you go! If you use it, put it up!
•A house that smells fresh will give the impression of cleanliness. Use baking soda on carpeting to absorb musty odors.
•Keep a big mat on the porch to cut down on tracked in dirt.
•Keep a basket in the kitchen for the mail, newspaper, car keys to help with clutter.
•Keep a hamper in every bathroom.
•Make everyone in charge of making his or her own bed and picking up their stuff.
•Prioritize, if your time is limited decided what is most important.
•Delegate, get the whole family involved.
•Make a checklist, when a job is completed, check it off - you'll feel as though you are really accomplishing your goal.

Where to start

Not one person can go back in time and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending........

Time Management

1 Have goals

Becoming efficient with your time is irrelevant if you don't know how you are going to spend your new found efficiency. In time management your personal compass is more important than the clock.

2 Analyze how you spend your time

It is always good to know how you're spending your time right now. How does this compare to your goals? Are you spending time where your priorities are?

3 Master efficiency

One trick I have found is time use efficiency; while you walk? while you clean? while you watch TV?

4 Its OK to say no

"No" can be the most powerful time tool you can master. When someone asks you to do something, ask yourself how important this is. Does it help you achieve your goals? Be strategic about what you take on.

5 Focus

Committing 100% focus and concentration on one task at a time can be very powerful. Eliminate distractions. Focus on the task. When you're properly organized and prepared, when your energy and power are high, you can often complete a task in 20% of the time it would take when your not focused.

6 Build your efficiency bank

High efficiency is not possible if you don't look after yourself. Eat right, exercise, sleep well, etc.

7 Take care of you

It isn't possible to be "on your game" all the time. Take the time you need to look after yourself so that you can reach peak efficiency when you need to. Have a list of things you like to do and do them.

Don't forget important dates

Don’t forget important dates. Sometimes in our very busy schedules, we overlook the most important occasions, and find ourselves sending overdue good wishes or congratulations. Be sure to include birthdates of friends and loved ones in your planner along with anniversaries, graduations, and other important occasions. Also include a reminder of this date about a week prior in your planner so you have plenty of time to shop for gifts or mail cards.

What is organization?

Or-ga-ni-za-tion
1 : the act or process of organizing
2 : developing a structure
3 : forming a complete and functioning whole
4 : an administrative structure
5 : arranged by systematic planning
6 : what each of us needs more of !!!

Car Organization

Car organization is important, especially if you are constantly driving your kids around, hopping from one meeting to another, or going on road trips, your organized vehicle will contribute to improved efficiency and punctuality

Utilize the general organizing process of purge, sort and store for organizing your car.

Purge It:

• Start by going through your car and throwing away all the trash.

• Next, gather all the items that don't belong in your car and put the things where they go.

Sort It:

• Now that you can focus on the remaining relevant items, divide them up into categories such as; tools, safety items, etc.

Store It:

• First, decide which part of the car is appropriate to store certain items. For example, the infrequently used tools can be kept in the trunk, while the frequently used hygiene items like lotion or hand sanitizer can be stored for easier access.

• Cars usually come with several compartments specifically for storing your personal items; utilize these areas for items that make the most sense.

Maintain It:

• Empty your car of trash items on a regular basis. Make a habit of grabbing all of the junk each time you get out of your car. This simple task will keep the car free and clear of clutter.

• Clean your car on a monthly basis or as needed. Keeping your car organized will maintain its appearance and make it easier to drive.

Garage Sale Tips

Try these ideas for a successful yard sale:

Gather Your Inventory

The sellable stuff is right under your nose. The first step is to identify it. In the weeks before your sale, purge closets and cupboards, bookcases and basement for garage sale items.

Know the Rules

Check with your city/county and the homeowners association. Some places require a permit.

Set a Date

Have a strategy for sale's end. Many charities will pick up all unsold items. Whatever you do, don't let the survivors back in the house!

Advertise!!!

Spend a few dollars for an ad, most local papers offer affordable pricing or free signs to yard sale advertisers. Mention furniture, baby items, tools, etc in your advertisement.

Prepare and Price

Use plastic food storage bags to group game pieces, display jewelry, and hold hardware pieces.

Set Up Your Shop

Are you ready to make change for a twenty? Be prepared with small bills and coin change.
Now Sell It

Offer free coffee or tea, and give your kids a taste of private enterprise, entrusting them with a donut/cookie concession.

Dispose of the leftovers!

Give leftovers to charity pick-up or recycle all you can, but find a new home for the stuff.
Be considerate of your neighbors and remove all signs, and return your yard to normal.

Organize Your Life

Getting organized is about being in control of Your Life.
• The more organized one becomes the more you are able to think and feel better about yourself.
• One must strive for consistency; this can lead to a more organized life.
• If you spend at least 15-30 minutes a day organizing things, it will be helpful in decreasing clutter.
• Commit to a set time and schedule to help you meet the goal of organizing your life.
• Put your goals in writing and keep it visible (bulletin board) to have as a reminder.
• Use a calendar, planner, appointment book or written list to help you keep up.
• Plan how you want to start organizing your area of interest, start with your most important area.
• Have a target deadline to work towards having tasks completed. This helps you to stay focused.
• If you are not able to meet your deadline, do not stress. Modify your target date to be realistic.
• If you do not know where to start, work on the simple things such as your current mail or laundry.
• Reward yourself for everything you get to organize, this is very motivating.
• Organize one spaceat a time. Once you finish with one room in your home, move onto the next one.
• Work at your pace. Quality is always better then quantity.
• Schedule the next time you plan to organize something. This can help you keep focused on your goals.
• Learn to let things go. If you have not used something for 12 months you probably will not be using it.
• Have a yard sale, donate unused items or recycle unneeded items.
• Anything that is out of date, get rid of it.
• Do not keep paper that is not needed. Recycle!
• Credit card receipts & should be shredded once you reconcile your statements.
• Use filing cabinets as needed to organize your paperwork, don’t let it pile up.
• Arrange your books in some sort of simple order for you and others to follow.
• Balance your checkbook daily and keep your finances in order.
• Set up automatic bill payments to help you keep track of bills and avoid late fees.
• Start Now! Put away 5 things as soon as you are done reading this information.

Pantry Organization

The Pantry questions are; what’s in there & what’s the expiration date and how to store it best. One must is keep the items rotated for. When you buy new items to add to the pantry, put these things behind the items already in the pantry. Organize the pantry in some way that will fit your lifestyle the best and keep a pantry inventory list. This helps you make your grocery list.

Here are some tips to consider for making the pantry more organized.

1. Be sure each item is easily accessible and visible. Add shelves if needed.

2. Stack cans with their labels facing out so they are visible.

3. Use adjustable shelves, rattan baskets, pull-out drawers, other organization helpers.

4. Put together a ‘guest shelf’. When you have visitors you can have on hand; drink mixes, easy to make dips, chips, cookies, etc.

5. Have a paper and pencil nearby so you can keep a list of needed items as you run low or think of new supper/side dish ideas.

6. Do not put bulky or heavy items out of reach for safety.

7. If you have a step stool, be sure there is an attached handle to hold on to. Be sure the stool safe.

8. Use/add overhead lighting in your pantry for easy visibility.

9. See which items you use a lot of and consider buying the gallon size to save money.

10. Store cereal, rice and other dried foods in glass jars that are clearly labeled.

11. Eliminate items in the pantry that just sit there for a long time.

12. The pantry door can have storage racks attached on the back with the use of a hanging organizer.

13. Add a shelf just for cookbooks. Organize your cookbooks.

14. With open shelves it is nice to put as much as you can in jars or storage containers.

15. Have a decorative bread box for looks and to help your bread stay fresh longer.

16. In a larger pantry, you can store large appliances such as a food processor or blender or bread machine. You can store extra silver ware and extra plates.

17. Plan the pantry out for the person who uses it most often “The Cook”.

How our system works

First, call Klutter Killerz 423-833-5425 to set up an in-home design consultation appointment. Next, we meet in your home to discuss and analyze your storage needs while we are designing your custom solution.

Design Appointments
Free in-home consultations are available throughout the week, including evenings and weekends. It may take as little as an hour to analyze your needs and produce your custom design on ClosetMaid's state-of-the-art computer software. If there are many storage spaces to reorganize, your consultation may take a little longer.

Estimates
Your budget input and design ideas are essential to our solution process. Klutter Killerz can meet your budget requirements, offering an extensive variety of finishes and styles for your selection. You can add an array of accessories to finish your design.

Ordering
Generally, a deposit is required for custom projects. Depending on the size of your project, we often may be able to schedule installation within a few days. Other custom projects may require a longer lead time.

Preparation
When scheduling your installation, allow yourself time to remove the items in the area. If a fresh coat of paint or new carpeting is needed, make sure to complete all such prep work prior to installation. Once your area is cleared and prepared, Klutter Killerz will take care of everything else without you having to lift a finger.

Installation
Installation can be as quick as a couple of hours depending upon the size of the project. After thoroughly cleaning up the work area we will conduct a quality check walk-through with you to answer any questions you may have and ensure you're 100% satisfied with the installation. Each installation is backed by ClosetMaid's Free Replacement Policy.

Now you can begin to enjoy the sense of order Klutter Killerz brings to your home each time you see your new closet or garage system

How to handle your mail

Open your mail as it comes in and dispose of all things that are not needed such as the envelopes and the junk fillers or advertisements. Keep only the necessary part of the mail like the actual bill or personal correspondence. A counter/desk top letter organizer is great for staging items that need further action such as a bill that needs to be paid later in the month or a letter that needs your response. Cut out any desired coupons and dispose of the junk mail as soon as it arrives so you do not to start a collection and have to spend time sorting through this again. Remember to recycle and stay ahead of your clutter!

The Garage

Garage Basics
Some garages have the reputation of frequently being junk-filled and cluttered. A few folks often use the garage as a dumping ground, often putting things there just because there is “nowhere else for it”. The first step in organizing a garage should be to see what contents are still needed, and what can be donated, stored, recycled or thrown away. You may also be able to sell some items in a garage sale or on Ebay. This can cut down on the clutter dramatically and organizing a garage is much easier when there is less to organize.
Once your garage is reduced to essential contents, it is time to get to work. There are many ways to organize a garage, but one of the simplest is to store similar items together. For example, a large collection of tools can be kept together in a particular part of the garage, while auto supplies might be in another. This has the advantage of both looking neater and making it easy to find contents later.
Now that the garage is organized into your categories, the next step is to put everything away to the proper place. Frequently-used items might work best on sturdy shelves, which make the items easily-seen and easier to find. Items that won't be used often can be stored built in cabinets, workstations, boxes or totes. The boxes and totes should be clearly labeled, making it easy to find what you are looking for when you need it. Now that your garage and workspace is organized, the little finishing touches help make lasting improvements. With a little effort, organizing a garage can be a simple family project.

The Closet Cleanout

Before you can undertake reorganizing your closet, you first need to face your clutter issues. Yes, this can be a daunting task, but you will be far happier and much more successful at the reorganization effort you are undertaking if you take a few extra steps ahead of time.
- You wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time so choose the items you wish to keep carefully.
- Items to discard include anything:
o You haven’t worn in a year
o Worn out or requiring mending
o Stained beyond cleaning
o One- size to small or to large
o Out-of-fashion
o Missing parts of sets (tops, bottoms, gloves socks, etc.)
o Poor quality
o With price tags never removed
o Worn out shoes and purses
- Start at one end of the closet and work to the other end reviewing every item. Have a bag or box ready for items you plan to discard. You may be able to give these to your favorite charity.
- Saving items for when you “take off the last 10 pounds” can be discouraging since this can take longer than you would like. If you would like, keep one item for the “new you” to help motivate yourself. Then reward yourself for your achievement by shopping for new clothes at your goal.
- Using one type and color of hanger (wood, plastic, etc.) simplifies the look as it gives a sense of uniformity and control over the space.
- If you keep shoes in shoeboxes, take time to label each box with a brightly colored marker as this makes it easier to find the shoes you are looking for.
- Plan extra time for this project now and it will be worth plenty of time in your future.
Good Luck and let us know what your best organization trick is…………