Small spaces can be subjective to each person. My goal in this series is to inspire my visitors and help them look at their homes differently, so they can see creative solutions to make their houses a home, regardless of their size. The first one in the series is book storage solutions for small spaces. […]
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How to Make a DIY Banquette Seating for Small Spaces
We have a small three-season room (10 feet x 12 feet) that is wonderful for enjoying with family from spring through fall. It's another place for us to work and enjoy the outdoors. So, making this space more functional and less cluttered was my priority. The table and chairs we had in there would take […]
Small Spaces Storage Ideas Made Easy
In small homes, there isn't any room for large storage furniture or lots of stuff. No matter how you try, placing a lot of items in small spaces becomes futile. To make space functional for people in small spaces, you need to be creative in determining where to store and display items. Today, we will share […]
DIY Ways to Add Extra Storage to a Small Kitchen with little money
We moved our daughter into her first college apartment. The move-in was very smooth, but then we had to deal with a small apartment - the kitchen was extremely tiny. While the cabinets were plentiful, it was not well organized at all. So, I went and modified the items in the cupboards. This post will […]
How to Customize Ikea Cabinets for a Small Space
If you read my posts, you know I have a smaller home. We have many rooms, but they are narrow and difficult to accommodate the average piece of furniture. It seems that every room has a unique wall that requires a piece of furniture smaller than usual to fit in. It isn't charming. Well, enough […]
4 Important Benefits of Living in a Small Home
There are many shows about how to get a smaller home. From designing and converting school buses into homes, turning transforming shipping containers, and creating homes that can travel like some of the homes in Tiny House Nation. Being an avid fan of these houses, I believe there are many benefits to living in a […]
How To Organize Small Items in the Home
While we are home, we may notice areas of the house that need a little organizing. However, managing the work schedule, keeping the kids focused, and ensuring everyone eats well, as well as organizing areas of the home, can be overwhelming. If you are desperate to have areas of your home organized, start with small […]
Small Nursery Organization Ideas
So, you are having a baby. Congratulations! While looking around your home, you realize you do not have significant places for everything a bouncing baby needs. In this week's post, we will talk about ideas for small nursery organization ideas. Come along and figure out what you need to make your small nursery wonderful. Before […]
How to Find Wasted Storage Spaces in Your Home
Are you looking for hidden storage spaces in your home? With a small house, I have to be creative in every room. As the kids get bigger and my house seems to get smaller, it is even more crucial that I make my storage space count. This post shares the four ways I found storage […]
Coffee Table with Storage You Will Love for Your Small Home
Coffee tables are functional and excellent for various tasks. In smaller homes, they can be a huge storage help. These coffee tables allow you to store items and do many things on them while watching TV or streaming shows. These tables are particularly great for smaller homes, but if you have a smaller den or […]
Update a Small Bedroom for An Adult
We recently updated our daughter's bedroom as a junior in college. She had a small room, and it was hard to fit a larger bed without sacrificing the space that she desperately needed for her crafts. So, after several years of research and thinking about what we could do to make her a young adult […]
The Similarities Between Doing Puzzles and Organizing Spaces
I am a big fan of puzzles, any type and size. If I get one, I work on it for days. This year, my son gave me a 1000 piece puzzle (affiliate). The box didn't say anywhere on it what size the puzzle was, so I began to worry. Is this puzzle going to be too […]
The Ultimate Guide to College Life: Your Complete Resource Roundup Tips for College Life
Starting college can feel overwhelming, but with the proper organization strategies and preparation, you can set yourself up for success from day one. I had two children who went through college. Over the years, I've shared dozens of college success tips from our experiences, and today I'm bringing together the very best resources to help […]
Amazing Toy Organizer Ideas to Get Your Playroom Organized
Climbing over mounds of mixed toys can be dangerous, and just looking at them can make you feel overwhelmed. Stepping on those dreaded Lego pieces can also be painful. Plus, your kiddos may not even know what to enjoy. So, keeping the playroom organized is essential. This post will share ten unique toy organizer ideas […]
The Complete Organizing Kids Sports Equipment Guide
If you have kids, like me, you will likely have a lot of sports equipment in your home. You know the items I'm referring to - the knee pads, uniforms, shirts, and pants. Items specifically for sports, such as tennis balls, baseball gloves, shin guards, baseball bats, cleats, and helmets, can be challenging to find […]
How to Organize Sportswear on a Shelf
I have several workout clothes and sportswear, depending on the occasion. Some are from summer, when the weather is warm, and others are for winter, when I need an extra lining because of the frigid temperatures. But organizing them on a shelf has been tricky. Come along to see how to organize sportswear using two […]
The Best Ways to Organize Your Books on Bookshelves
Books can be overwhelming in a home. This week's challenge is about purging and organizing your new and favorite books. This post will accompany your challenge. Clearing out physical books can be overwhelming if you have many of them throughout the home. Today, I will share how to make a home library for you and […]
The Best Ways to Organize Shoes in Your Home
Piles and piles of shoes can be hazardous. The more shoes, the more mess. Today, I will share the best way to organize many shoes. It has been an area that I have done for my own home and several clients. If you are interested in organizing your shoes, read on. Let's find the proper […]
Kitchen DIY Projects You Can Do This Weekend
Hosting parties can be hard unless you organize the kitchen to ensure all the items are in the most optimal area. I am going to share with you kitchen areas you can organize yourself this weekend to make it more organized and ready for those visitors. To help you, I divided the tasks into four […]
Crafty Over the Door Hanging Organizers to Maximize your Kitchen Space
An organized home is essential. It helps you control your stuff and doesn't allow your things to control you. However, you must be creative in smaller houses or apartments when organizing to maximize your spaces. I suggest that my clients use the backs of wooden entry doors to hang and store small items. It gives the […]
Should You Fold or Hang Clothing
Did you ever wonder if you should hang or fold a piece of clothing? Well, I always get this question when I work with clients. Some items should be folded, others it is OK to hang them. I found that it really does depend on the fabric, how delicate the item is, and how often […]
What to Keep in Your Shed
It's time to do some Spring Cleaning. We will be going into our sheds and pulling out tools and equipment to get our lawns and patio ready for the summer. This is also a great time to do some shed organizing! Note: if you click through and buy something from Amazon, I will receive a small commission at no […]
Amazing Backyard Tools to Make Life Easier
We are starting to get outside in our area. The backyard means the world to us during this time of year. Making it easier to do this with super helpful backyard tools would help you speed up the process and reduce the strain on your body. Gardening is a great way to relax and reconnect […]
How to Downsize the Home Without Moving
In 2021, only 8.4% of Americans moved. It is less than half the move rate since the Census Bureau started tracking it in 1948. It's a fact that people are staying in their homes longer than ever before. But are they keeping their homes clutter-free? Probably not. Many homeowners rent space in a storage facility […]
Extensive List of Used Book Donation Places and Tips
While we all love books, sometimes we do need to declutter them so that we can buy more books. We only have so much room in our homes, right? This post shares a detailed list of Used Book Donation Places and tips. Plus, how to organize the treasured books you have left. Read on, and […]
11 Ways to Maximize Space in a Tiny Living Room
If you only have one living room space in your home, maximizing it is essential. A small sofa, a TV, and a table are about all that can fit usually in this tiny living room. But, if you maximize this small living room, you can fit so much more. To make your room more user-friendly, […]
Affordable Wire Shelving Accessories to Maximize Clothing Storage
Wire shelving in a closet is an affordable way to organize your clothing. When installed correctly, they are durable and last for years. They can hold a lot of weight, too! So, to help you organize the clothes, you can add affordable wire shelving accessories that will attach to the wall or the wire shelves […]
Fun Cheap and Easy Practical Outdoor Gardening Ideas
Not all gardening has to be complicated, expensive, and a lot of work. Some are just a matter of adding dirt to the correct container. This post shares some practical outdoor gardening ideas to help you create another non-permanent bed to add more vegetables to your garden. Recently, I set up a potato garden for […]
Five Most Popular Home Organizing Posts For This Year
Today, I am taking a break from organizing to spend time with family and friends. So, I am sharing the top five popular home organizing posts for this year. I hope they inspire you to organize your home and give you ideas for areas to organize next year. The fifth most popular home organizing post […]
Most Popular DIY Projects for this Year
This year was a unique year for Sabrina's Organizing. We focused on doing DIY home organizing and upcycling projects on our DIY Friday series, and it was a huge success! And, we are so grateful to all our visitors for helping us try this new avenue and sharing with us your excitement about this new […]
Five Home Organization Popular Posts This Year
Today, we're sharing our five most popular home organization posts from this year! We can't wait to share with you the top popular posts on Sabrina's Organizing Blog! Read and click through to visit these popular posts to get inspired. This Year's Home Organization Popular Posts The Fifth Popular Post for this year: 12 WAYS […]
The Best Way to Organize Clothing During the Fall Months
From September to November, our closets have mixed clothing from summer through fall and even some winter clothes. But not all closets can hold everything in them and be well organized. Some people need to remove items to make room for the next season. Instead of doing a one-time transition to your winter closet, which […]
How to Create an Attractive Armoire Room Divider
I created another room divider a few years ago to divide my office from my family room area. The room was long and narrow with plenty of doors and other obstacles. The only place I could create a wall was to place one in the middle of the room myself instead of building a wall, […]
How to Improve a Cheap Bookcase
Bookcases are great for storing items vertically in small spaces. It's awesome for small bedrooms and living spaces to keep the floor clear and safe for people to walk. This week, we are sharing an easy way to improve a cheap bookcase. The bookcase was one I purchased for my son after we finished the […]
Top 10 Sabrina's Organizing Popular Home Organizing Posts This Year
This year was an exciting one here at Sabrina's Organizing blog! We share a large variety of posts that cover various areas in the home. Each area dealt with easy and doable ways to organize those rooms. This week, we will share the popular home organizing posts that went live this year. Readers on my […]
Top Five Popular Home Organization Posts
Boy, it was an exciting year here at Sabrina's Organizing blog! With many featured articles, revamping our layout, we are looking forward to the coming year with anticipation. While reviewing our stats for this year, I wanted to share with you the Number 5: How to Awaken To the Clutter in your home - Part […]
12 Organizing Tips I Learned as a Kid
As back-to-school has begun, I wanted to share a post about what I learned as a kid about organizing. My immigrant parents were wonderful people and were entrepreneurs, but organizing wasn't their strongest trait. So, as a kid, I had to figure out for myself how to organize my space. I was a fan of […]
The Ultimate Bathroom Organization Roundup: Transform Your Space from Chaos to Calm
If you've been following my bathroom organization journey, you know I'm passionate about creating functional, beautiful spaces that make your daily routines smoother and more enjoyable. Over the years, I've shared dozens of tips, tricks, and DIY solutions to help you maximize your bathroom storage and organization. Today, I'm bringing together all my best bathroom […]
Garage Organizing Challenge
Do you have a messy garage? Does it need order and functionality? This garage organizing challenge is for you! We have done this recently, and I found that many areas in our small garage needed redesigning and reorganizing. While the systems were in place, it was set up many years ago when the children were […]
Useful Children's Books About Organizing Their Lives
While raising my two kids, I struggled with the lack of resources to help my children understand the importance of organizing their lives. As a Professional Organizer, I know firsthand how it can transform a person when they become more organized. While my kids are young adults, their organizational skills have progressed nicely after many […]
