Conquer clutter
Do-it-yourself storage projects help you get organized and give your home a new look.
10,001 ways to declutter your home on a small budget
Ed Morrow, Sheree Bykofsky, and Rita Rosenkranz.
New York : Skyhorse Pub., c2010.
Turn it around-ban sagging shelves, bulging cupboards, and bursting closets-with this fun and effective guide. In a step-by-step, easy-to-follow approach, the authors suggest ways to change clutter-accumulating behavior; show how to efficiently organize the possessions you need (with a strict definition of "need"); and examine dozens of ways to dispose of clutter. 10,001 Ways to Declutter Your Home offers serious advice that doesn't take itself too seriously, covering topics such as:
Unstuff your life! : Kick the clutter habit and completely organize your life for good
Andrew J. Mellen.
New York : Avery, 2010.
One of the country's most sought-after professional organizers makes his foolproof rescue plan available for everyone. Acknowledging that it's often the "stuff behind the stuff" that holds people back, Mellen offers an action-based plan to redirect clutterers from dwelling on their feelings.
Best organizing solutions : cut clutter, store more, and gain closet space /
Pleasantville, N.Y. : The Reader's Digest Association, 2010.
At head of title : The family handyman.
And the best part is that in a weekend you can complete projects that add shelves to kitchens or garages, makeover closets, or take the clutter from the home office.
Preparation is one key to a successful project.
 Use the right tools |
Before the first board is cut or nail pounded, you will need to:
- Sketch out the plan
- Consider the area where you will be working--Is there enough space?
- Have necessary tools and supplies available
 Pay attention to details |
Taking time to do the project right is another key.
- Build in extra time and materials to practice
- Pay attention to the detail and finishing work
- Expect some things will go wrong or will have to be redone
- Put safety first.
From quick fixes to creating an entirely new look for any room in the home, creative storage solutions await the weekend do-it-yourselfer.
What are you waiting for?
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff