Tips For Organizing Your Walk In Wardrobe

With people having unpredictable times in recent years, it is completely natural to feel a little unorganized. Well, this year is all about personal development and getting our lives back on track. If you are wondering where to start, then why not check your bedroom as this is the place where you come mostly to relax and sleep. Having a walk-in wardrobe is fantastic, but when you have so many clothes, shoes and accessories that clog it up, it can make it impossible to find anything that you actually want. In the article, we will go through some simple ways in which you can organize your walk-in wardrobe to start your year right.  

What You Need To Organize Your Wardrobe:

If you are going to organize your wardrobe, you are not going to be wanting to do it again anytime soon, so you will want to do it correctly the first time. Due to this, we will need the following bits of equipment so that you can measure the space to plan properly.

Here are some tools you will need:

1. Shopping Bag: This will be to transport your clothes to the designating place such as the bin, charity or to keep. If you don't have any bags, then a box or bin will also do well. 

2. Tape Measure: This will be so that you can measure the inside of your wardrobe so that you know where all of the organizers will go and where they will fit. 

3. Full-Length Mirror: This is so that you can try things on before you throw them away. It is a good idea for it to be full length so that you can see the whole of yourself.  

4. Catch-all Basket: This is for anything you find spare in your wardrobe. Whether this is a rubber band, tissues, cash, papers etc. This will help save time as you can put all this in the basket to file away later. 

Empty and Clean Your Wardrobe

If you are one that will just shove clothes in the wardrobe, this may become a bit of a shock for you. But the first thing you will need to do is remove everything from your walk-in wardrobe, including hangers, baskets and anything on the shelves and floors. 

The reason why you need a clean and clear space is so that you can visualize where everything is going to go when it is all organized. This may be a place for your knitwear, somewhere for your hats or just a color coded wardrobe for your favorite items. It is completely up to you. Ensure that your shelves are clean and dust-free as well as your hanging rail. Hoover and mop the floor to ensure there is no dust, this includes the baskets, boxes and whatever else that belongs in the wardrobe. 

Purchase Closet Organizers

These sound like a farce, but trust us when we say they are going to help make your wardrobe that extra bit organized and beautiful. Ensure you measure your wardrobes so you can plan where everything is going to go. 

The material of your closet organists will depend on what you are filling them with. You could buy simple wicker baskets for your denim and knitwear, go with more fancy glass containers for special vintage jewellery or have specific racks for your shoes. 

When you have closet organizers, everyday life will be much easier!

Declutter Your Clothes, Shoes and Accessories

This is the fun part, rather than deciding what you're going to throw away, decide what you are going to keep instead. Have separate piles for what you are going to keep, stuff you are going to sell (must be good quality), stuff you are going to donate to charity and then finally stuff you are going to throw away. A helpful tip on deciding where items will go is to answer whether you love it, wear it or does it portray the image you want of yourself? 

Organize Your Clothes, Shoes and Accessories

For this part, you have some free reins as you can now organize the room to how you think it should go. Utilize all the space so you can fit in as much as you can without it looking unorganized and cluttered. You will find that the organizers will help you to find places for a range of different items such as underwear, accessories and even your jewellery. 

There are many different ways in which you can organize your walk in wardrobe as it is all down to personal preference. As long as you follow these steps, you will find that your clothes will fit nicely into your wardrobe that you can feel proud to own. 

Signs Your Home Needs Better Insulation

In the winter, insulation keeps your house warm and cozy, and in the summer, it keeps it pleasantly cool. But if it's not done right, your home will be drafty and have poor air quality. Also, your energy bills will spike up.

Here's how to tell if you have poor insulation in your house and how to fix it.

How to Tell You Have Poor Insulation

One sign that you don’t have good insulation is that you notice cracks in walls or ceilings. Another sign of poor insulation is when you hear noises coming from the attic or crawl space while you're upstairs. An additional sign of poor insulation is visible gaps between the siding and insulation on walls, soffits, eaves, and roof edges.

Insulation can improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency. It comes in lots of different varieties, like cellulose, fiberglass, and foam board. The material you choose will largely depend on what's available in your area and how much you want to spend.

Adding Insulation Is Worth the Cost

With better insulation your home will be more energy efficient. You can start saving energy as a homeowner by identifying and eliminating key sources of wasted energy. For example, if your walls and floors are much colder during the winter, this suggests you need crawl space insulation because if this part of your home is vented or open to the outside, freezing air will drift up into the rest of the house.

If your home is drafty, you might need better insulation. You'll save money on your energy bill while making your home more comfortable because insulation reduces heat transfer by trapping air between fibers. It also prevents condensation, reduces noise, and maintains the structural integrity of your home.

There are many distinct types of insulation, but they can generally be broken down into two categories: natural, like wool, and manufactured, like fiberglass. Usually, natural insulation is made from renewable resources like wool or cotton, which are eco-friendly and often recyclable. Unfortunately, one problem with using natural materials is that they aren't as effective as synthetic materials.

Final Thoughts

Regardless of the weather, improving your insulation will make your home as comfortable as possible without raising your energy bills. It is a relatively low-cost and low-effort measure that can assist you in saving money over the years. It's also an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint. Research professionals in your area that can help you upgrade your home’s insulation.

Guest Post - The 7 Day Cleaning Schedule For Every Homeowner

It is no secret that cleaning your home is an overwhelming task, especially when you are not organized and have your routine down. But cleaning your house doesn't have to take up your whole day. If you create a schedule that you will follow through the week, it will only take up to 30 minutes. If you want to make cleaning less painful, here is the best 7-day schedule for every homeowner. 

Monday

The thing that people struggle with the most is cleaning once they realize how messed up their house is after the weekend. No matter if you have a party or your kids are just playing around. There will be clutter all over the house. So to keep your home refreshed and clean for the week ahead, you have to take the time out to clean and declutter. Make sure that you start with cleaning all the clutter, and putting all the things in their designated spaces. Then you will want to vacuum, seep as well as mop all the high traffic rooms, such as the kitchen, living room and all the bathrooms and bedrooms. Your top priority on Monday is putting things away, vacuuming and mopping the floors. 

Tuesday 

When Tuesday rolls around, you should primarily tackle the dirty clothes. One of the things that will pile up the quickest is clothes, especially if you have kids or you work in an office. That is even more true if you are messy or just prone to getting your clothes stained. So, when Tuesday rolls around, it is time to start soaking those stained clothes, washing and drying them as well as putting them away. You can also dedicate Tuesdays to cleaning the linens, but once in two weeks. 

Wednesday 

Even though most people think that cleaning your house is hard labour, that is not true if you manage your time the right way. When you spread out all the chores during the week, you will have everything balanced and manageable. Dedicate Wednesdays to ensuring your whole house is dust-free. The best thing that you can do mid-week is something simple like wiping down dust and wiping down the counters and other surfaces like that. 

Thursday

Make your Thursdays dedicated to just one thing. Make sure that you focus on one single room in the house that needs the most attention. In most cases, that will be a bathroom. So choose this day to deep clean the bathrooms and then maintain the cleanliness throughout the week. Make sure that you are scrubbing the toilets, deselecting everything and charging out the towels, as well as wiping down all the counters and mirrors. As it is only weekly, think about making it a family affair if you have more than one bathroom or pass out duties for everyone. If you live alone or you are a busy parent, you can hire professional house cleaning services to help you out with deep cleans. 

Friday

We all love Fridays, so why not take that day to tidy up your kitchen space. Especially if you are a parent, dishes will pile up because you are busy with work and school. Give your kitchen a nice rest and get it tidy. But that doesn't only mean that you need to clean the dishes, make sure that you don't have mouldy food in the kitchen. It will help you have a nice clean kitchen for any guests that are coming on the weekend and help you kickstart the new week with a clean kitchen. 

The Weekend

No one wants to spend their weekends cleaning the whole house. Most people want to spend it with their families or friends relaxing and having fun. That is what you need to clean during the week and have a clean house when it comes to the weekend. But you shouldn't let things pile up those two days. Make sure that you take the time out of the day and dedicate it to picking things up around the house. It will give you the satisfaction of having a clean home without actually spending the whole day cleaning. 

Don't Forget To Refresh Your Home

As we have said before, cleaning your home is an overwhelming task, no matter if you live alone or with kids. If you have the extra force in the house, make sure that you involve everyone in the whole process. Introduce them to the cleaning schedule and have them do little things. That will not only take the weight off your back, but it will also drastically speed up the whole process. 

Always keep in mind that some housekeeping doesn't need to be done as friendly as others. By following the seven-day cleaning schedule, cleaning will be more manageable, especially when you get used to it. Now that you have an idea of how a cleaning schedule should look, modify it, so it fits your lifestyle. 

Author bio:

Alison Pearson is an interior design student. She is a writer and designer, and her ultimate passion is art and architecture. She is also a bibliophile and her favourite book is "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner. Follow her on Twitter.

What Causes Your Foundation to Fail?

Your foundation is the most critical part of your home's structure. If it does not do its job, the whole house can be damaged or even become unsafe. Unfortunately, many homeowners experience this exact problem. There are many reasons why foundations fail, but these are some of the most common.

Soil Moisture

Your foundation and footer are only as good as the support under them. When the soil beneath them holds excess water, it will shift and settle. Soon the foundation has less support in certain areas and begins to settle, leading to cracks that cause the home's walls to move and twist as well. Improved drainage can often correct the underlying soil issues, but you'll still need to repair the foundation.

Poor Installation

If you had your home built, you probably paid close attention to who was doing the work and made sure good techniques were used. However, if you bought an existing home, you have no idea who might have constructed the foundation. Inadequate use of rebar, poor-quality concrete, and poor curing conditions could all contribute to a declining foundation decades later.

Tree Roots

Landscaping adds value to a home--unless it causes damage. The beautiful shade tree you enjoy all summer could eventually push roots into your foundation, causing it to crack or shift. If you've detected this problem, the first step is to have the tree removed by a qualified service, then to contact a foundation restoration company, one like Atlas Master Co, to repair the damage.

Bad Site Preparation

Foundations need a solid and consistent base of soil to support them. If your home's lot was filled and not properly compacted afterward, there has probably been some settling taking place. This process will lead to damage to the foundation as it settles unevenly, leading to cracking and shifting.

Undetected Water

Even with good drainage management, your home could have water issues that will threaten the foundation. Leaking swimming pools are a common culprit. There may also be city water lines allowing a slow trickle of water to soak toward your house. You may even have an old well on your property that affects drainage. These can contribute to settling and erosion that damage your foundation.

Your foundation is largely out of sight, but it should never be out of mind. If you see unexplained cracks in your walls or have trouble opening doors or windows, you could have a foundation issue. Don't wait to investigate a problem! With proper repairs, the damage can be stopped.