Guest Post - 7 Simple Ways to Organize and Stage Your Laundry Room

When selling your home, staging it for viewing the best ways you can make a lasting impression to your potential buyers.

Leaving your home as-is isn't the best way to attract buyers. It would be best if you took the time to prepare your home for the viewing so buyers can see it under the best light (literally and figuratively).

From your bedrooms to your front yard, every part of your home will need a makeover, or, at least, a bit of organizing and tidying up. One part of your home that you might be neglecting during this entire process may be your laundry room.

Although the laundry room isn't the most glamorous part of a home, it's still a part of it. Plus, your buyers are going to look at it, whether you like it or not. Therefore, you should make sure that you took the time to organize and stage your laundry room.

If you have no clue how to do that, then here are seven simple ways to guide you on how to organize and stage your laundry room for a home viewing.

Clean and Declutter

When preparing your home to sell it off to potential buyers, no matter what part of your home it may be, you need to remember to clean and declutter. Since you're cleaning your home to sell it, you might also take the time to do a deep clean of your house instead of the usual. Of course, the same step applies to your laundry room. 

Your laundry room might have a lot of clutter in it due to poor organization. It might also have dust and dirt all over the place if it's a part of your home that you don't clean that often. Therefore, you should make sure that you take the time to clean and organize the laundry items.

If there are any items you're temporarily storing in the laundry room due to a lack of space, get rid of them. You can use organizational storage items to level up your laundry room's look.

Consolidate Laundry Products

If you are displaying too many different laundry products in your laundry room, it can make things feel messy, even if you organize them well. Therefore, when you're staging your laundry room, try and stick to a single type or brand of cleaning detergent. It should be a brand that works the best for all of your fabrics and stick to that.

Some people who want to go that extra mile are repackaging laundry products in separate and prettier containers. This extra step will undoubtedly make displaying your laundry products look more attractive to buyers. However, make sure that you label these containers, so you don't mix things up.

Consider Space Saving Appliances

It's understandable when washers and dryers occupy a large amount of space in your laundry room. However, this means that it's a lot harder to fit anything else in there. You might have to migrate your laundry products someplace away from your laundry room. Putting your laundry products somewhere else can be very inconvenient.

You can better your laundry room's situation by investing in smaller but efficient appliances instead. They still do the job, but they leave enough space to place your laundry products in the room.

That way, you won't have to move back-and-forth when you need to do your laundry. Plus, it helps you save space everywhere else in your home.

Make Your Space Visually Appealing

When you think of the laundry room, the image that comes to your mind likely isn't the most exciting thing out there. Visualizing laundry rooms doesn't give us the immediate Pinterest-home imagery in comparison to other places in the home.

Although that is the case, it doesn't mean that you can't make your laundry room more visually appealing. To do that, you can apply simple interior design rules to your laundry room.

One effective way to make your laundry room more appealing would be by sticking to a visual theme. For example, you can stick to a color scheme that applies throughout the laundry room. Adding a bit of decor or placing your laundry products in containers that match the theme will make it more appealing.

Making your laundry room more appealing will make it a relaxing place to stay. After all, doing the laundry can often be anything but exciting.

Put Clothes Away

When you're showing your home to buyers, the worst thing you can do when it comes to the laundry room would be to show dirty clothes. That's an awful idea for anyone. Nobody wants to see a stranger's literal and figurative dirty laundry out in the open like that, especially when you're trying to sell them something.

Therefore, you should ensure that you put your clothes away, including clean ones, somewhere far away. That way, buyers aren't reminded of the previous owners of the house, which can distract them from picturing themselves as the owners of the house.

Create a Place for Everything

To keep your laundry room organized, make sure that everything you'll ever need relating to the laundry room is there and has a dedicated place there. For example, you should have dedicated spaces for hangers that you're not using. Your laundry room needs a spot for your laundry products, and so on.

Having a place for everything makes it a lot easier for you (and other people in the home) to know where everything should be.

Create a Line and Folding Space

Not everyone is a fan of drying their clothes in a dryer. Therefore, you should create a drying rack where people who want to air dry their clothes can put them. A retractable clothesline is a nifty idea that gives you that drying rack while also being easy to put away when not in use.

Aside from an air-drying space, it would help if you also had a laundry room folding area. That way, all you need to do when you step out of the laundry room is put the clothes away afterward.

Conclusion

The laundry room is a crucial part of your home, but it doesn't get as much tender, loving care that it deserves. With this article's help, you can find a way to organize and stage your laundry room to appeal to you and potential buyers all-around.

Try them out and see just how big of an improvement your laundry room is going to make only by spending a bit of time and effort on its development.

Author Bio: Andrew is an NY-based writer who covers DIY home projects, cleaning, and organization. When not writing, he spends his time with his two rescue dogs, Jet and Rocket.

Guest Post - Best Storage Ideas That Will Organize Your Entire House

Getting your house organized and keeping it that way can be a challenge. One of the first steps to achieving this is to find a “home” for each object in your living space.

To find a proper place for each item, you need to have enough storage areas. It also needs to be divided in a way that makes sense for the way you want to use it. The following tips can help you make the most of the space you have.

General Tips

Declutter

Before you get started organizing, you will first need to declutter. This means separating items that you no longer use and setting them aside to throw away or donate. If you’re into selling your used items, that is also an option.

Choose Containers

Containers help break up a space to make it more practical to use. You can buy the ones you need, or if you have a low budget, you can even use cardboard boxes or repurposed plastic containers you may have at home. 

In general, square or rectangular containers are the best way to economize space. They touch each other at the corners, so nothing is wasted. This principle applies whether you are storing spices in your kitchen or small clothing items in the bedroom.

Label Everything

Labeling is essential in many parts of the house. In the bathroom, you can add names to personal care supplies. In the playroom, toy bins can be marked with a picture of the type of toy that goes in them. In the pantry, they help you keep your ingredients organized.

Organizing Your Kitchen

When you’re working in the kitchen, you want to have easy access to all the items you use regularly. Keep the appliances you use most frequently out on the counter or as close as possible to where they will be used.

Items you use less frequently can be stored in places that are more difficult to access. They can even be stored outside the kitchen if the area is small.

As you organize your kitchen cabinets, you’ll want to choose each item’s “home” according to where it will be used. In general, food should only be stored this way if you don’t have a pantry.

Bathroom Organization Tips

Cabinets

If you need some extra storage in the bathroom, consider using the inside of cabinet doors. Over the door organizers and command hooks can hold many different items. You can also find toothbrush caddies that stick to the cabinet door.

Drawers

Bathroom drawers can quickly become cluttered. To help avoid losing small items, you can use dividers to give everything a specific place. You may purchase ready-made acrylic ones or try your hand at making your own out of wood.

Bedroom Storage Ideas

Underbed Storage

If you need more storage space in your bedroom, you can take advantage of the space under your bed. Find cardboard or plastic storage boxes that fit under there and use them to put away items such as clothes or decorations for other seasons.

Dividers for Small Items

Do you have trouble keeping your socks and underwear organized in drawers? You can easily make cardboard dividers that will create small, square places into which these items fit neatly. If you have little room to spare, you might choose to cut sections of a three-inch PVC pipe and stand them in your drawer to divide up the space.

Conclusion

Organizing your home can be a challenge, but when it is done, it is very satisfying. As you work toward a fully organized home, keep the following tips in mind. Declutter first, use containers and dividers to your advantage, label everything, store things near where they will be used, and use strategic spaces like inside cabinet doors and under beds.

Do all this, and your entire home will be neatly organized, and family-friendly.

Author Bio: Patricia Evans

I am an Interior Designer, Residential Designer, Art Crafter, DIYer, and a full-time mother. I write about interior decorating, and I love working with shapes, shades, and spaces. I am also into green and simple living and enjoy cooking and having tea.

Guest Post - Golf Equipment Storage - Best Ideas and Tips

Golfers are always looking for easy and efficient ways to store their golf equipment but unfortunately most of the time, they get left in the trunk of the car or in the corner of the garage.  You want your gear to be within reach when heading out the door but out of the way so they don’t become an inconvenience.

Here are some ideas and tips to keep in mind if you’re looking for a simple ways to store your golf equipment

Best Golf Equipment Home Organization Tips

1. Choose the Right Spot

Although there are several closets in your home, only a few of them will work for storing your golf clubs and other tools. An entryway drop closet is the best option because you can store your clubs upon returning from your round and grab them before leaving. This spot will also keep your clubs within reach when you want to inspect them before the upcoming tournament. 

2. Use Every Space

Forget about tossing your golf bag and other equipment in the mudroom. It will occupy much space, and getting ready before your round can be a little time-consuming. 

Instead, build a small special closet where you can keep all your stuff away from the rest of the shoes and the coats in the mudroom. If you don’t have a mudroom, consider building a closet in the garage or the basement to keep your stuff within reach.

3. Make Use of Dividers

You don’t have to spend extra cash to transform your old closet. Even if you’re on a tight budget, you can use movable dividers to create the right storage space. 

Use a divider to create enough space for her and his golf bags, so things don’t get messed up. You can also sort the clothes, caps, and other essentials without spending extra cash to transform the closet. The best thing about dividers is that they’re not permanent, so you can customize your storage space according to your needs. 

4. Keep the Shoes Away

Make sure that there’s a special shelf to keep your golf shoes. Cleaning your shoes on a regular basis will protect them and keep them in shape. Use a dry brush to remove all the dry sand, and then use a special cleaning solution to remove the stubborn mud stains. 

Wearing golf shoes for a long time can make them smell a bit unpleasant. There are special sprays and home remedies that can help you get rid of the stinky smell, so your shoes will smell clean and fresh for your next round. 

5. Build a Shelf

Putting your golf bag on the floor isn’t the smartest idea. It will occupy much space in your closet, and you will struggle to store other sports equipment, especially if you live in a busy household.

Building a shelf where you can stand your bag is a smart move. You would still have the precious floor space, and the bag will always be within reach. 

Rods and shelves help multiply the storage space you have, so you can make use of every inch. You can also use dividers to separate your golf equipment from other sports equipment in the same closet if you’re sharing it with someone else. 

6. Protect your Clubs

When you consider that a new driver and set of irons can set you back a couple thousand dollars.  Leaving the clubs leaning against the side of the closet isn’t the best idea since they could fall and get damaged. Instead, keep them in the bag, so you can grab it whenever you’re ready to head out. 

7. Show Off Your Trophies

Keep yourself motivated by showing off your accomplishments. Using shelves, you can make use of every inch in the closet to create a small space to store your trophies. Seeing your awards and mementos every time you’re grabbing your golf equipment will give you the needed motivational push before your next round.

8. Consider a Golf Storage System

If all else fails consider a practical storage system that you can use in your closet or set up in a garage. It features several shelves where you can sort your clubs, balls, and other gear. Some even have enough space to keep his and her golf bags. They’re usually easy to assemble and feel quite sturdy, so you can get plenty of years out of these systems.

Wrap Up

A small closet is enough to keep your golf equipment well-organized and ready for your upcoming round. Organizing your small closet space is all about using dividers, shelves, and racks to keep all the small items within reach but also more expensive organizing systems setup in easy to access locations can make perfect sense as well.

Guest Post by Brian Peña @ Red Birdie Golf.  Brian has been playing golf for more than 30 years.  He first picked up the game when he was 12 years old as a way to spend time with his very busy dad.  His love and passion for the game has grown over the years, which prompted him to start the website Red Birdie Golf.  His vision for this website is to help beginner and intermediate golfers better understand the game and inform them about the best products on the market so that they can play their best and enjoy the game to the fullest. Make sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest information.

Guest Post - Totebox Uses of Plastic Storage Boxes

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Our plastic storage boxes are already a cost-effective storage solution. One that doesn’t sacrifice on quality. This means you will be able to save money on storage containers that you can invest in other parts of your storage needs. And as they’re durable, you will not need to replace them, even after many uses.

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