Top Ten Items To Get And Keep Your Home Organized

If being and staying organized is for you, it will necessitate an occasional investment in organizational tools in order to keep the home organized. The following are my top ten favorites that have helped keep my home organized:

1) The Lazy Susan

Not only are they inexpensive to purchase, they help keep spices, bottles and condiments neatly arranged and at your fingertips. Some of the best places to employ a Lazy Susan include the pantry, in cabinets and on the kitchen table. This has to be my top recommended organizer. They're absolutely life savers when it comes to staying organized.

2) The Plastic Basket for Storing Lids

Plastic containers don’t have to be thrown away when the contents are gone. Once they have fulfilled their primary use, they can be ‘recycled’ as storage units for plastic lids. They keep me organized and save tons of time in the kitchen, especially when searching through that large pile of lids for the right one for my containers.

3) The Triple Swing-out Towel Holder

These can be installed under your kitchen and bathroom sinks to save space and keep your sink area uncluttered. Their primary use is to hold towels, cleaning rags, trash bags, etc.

4) Storage Hooks

By placing a few strong adhesive hooks in the laundry room, you can then use them for hanging coats, clothes, etc. on. Hooks can also be used to hang up mops, brooms and other cleaning supplies as well.

5) Plastic Baggies with Zipper Locks

One of the best little inventions to come along in ages are Baggies. These plastic jewels are perfect for storing small toys, puzzle pieces or any little items that go together in one spot. The two-gallon sized ones are my favorite because they can hold so much.

6) An Inexpensive Labeler

These don't have to cost a lot to do the job. When your containers and shelf spaces are labeled, it is a great way to teach children how to keep their items organized. Trust me; after you have used a labeler, you'll wonder how you ever got along without one!

7) A Compartment Tray for Your Junk Drawer

Occasionally, everyone opens their designated ‘junk drawer’ to search for something! By having miscellaneous items assigned to their own little compartments, it will save you time and frustration when searching for that something ‘special’.

8) A TV Remote Holder

Without a doubt, when the commercial comes on and you want to mute the sound or change the channel, how much time have you wasted looking for this little item? You can make or purchase a holder for your remote, or you can simply put some Velcro on the back and stick it someplace near the couch.

9) Laundry Sorting Bin

If keeping your whites separate from the dark or colored clothes is your goal, these bins can help keep your dirty laundry separate, so that when you're ready to wash the whites, they're all in the same spot. Finally, no more digging through a giant hamper to find the right clothes! This can make laundry time so much simpler!

10) Two-tiered Spice Racks

These cabinet organizers can save both time and hassle in the kitchen when looking for that special spice. How many times have you searched for the oregano, only to find it hiding behind the cinnamon? Or you thought you placed the black pepper in one location, only to find it behind the paprika? Need I say more?

Well, there you go! These items are by no means all the great organizing tools out there, but they're my top ten choices for time saving and hassle free living!