In 2020, a vast majority of Americans were stuck at home for a while in an effort to slow down the CoronaVirus (aka COVID-19). Although this was frustrating, it’s also an ideal time to tackle some organization projects. Here are some of our top suggestions for what to organize for anytime you’re stuck at home.
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Start Organizing with Small Stuff
Starting with small stuff gets you motivated to do more. You’ll finish the project quickly and feel compelled to do another one. Our favorite small organization projects include kitchen drawers and table/countertops. Bins, dividers, and other supplies can make this even easier.
Evaluate Your Space
Much like the “Spark Joy” movement, you need to remove anything you don’t use regularly or love so much it would break your heart to let go of it. Touch everything, and decide whether to keep it or not while it’s in your hands. This is particularly important for spaces like closets, cabinets, and bureau drawers. Donate anything you’re not keeping and say hello to your newly organized space.
Organizing with Labels
Using bins, canisters, tubs, baskets, etc. organize what’s left after you’ve evaluated your space and touched everything. Label all of it. But be careful not to be too specific. Go with “dry grains” instead of “rice” or “nuts” instead of “cashews.” Labels and containers ensure you’ll know exactly where to put things and make it easy to maintain the new organization you’ve just created.
What area of your home are you going to organize while stuck at home? Let us know in the comments below!
