Home & GardenStoring & Organizing Things

Want to get organized? Need a place to put everything? Here, homeowners share their best tips for keeping things organized when you’re storing things in closets, pantries, attics, basements, and garages. From bathroom & closet organizers to kitchen & pantry organization tips — we’ve got DIY tips you won’t find anywhere else.

Here are step-by-step instructions, plus videos, showing how to fold 20 different things! That's where I found the video instructions for folding sheets like Martha Stewart... and the video instructions for folding fitted sheets better than Martha Stewart! Now it's time to go give it a try...

Here's how I organized my kitchen from top to bottom - inside and out! I made a plan, created a checklist, put everything in its place, organized the pantry and cabinets, fixed some broken things, and bought some fun kitchen organization tools.

If you are experiencing dry skin, cracked lips, itchy eyes, or you are getting shocked every time you walk across the carpet, then chances are you don't have enough moisture in the air and you might benefit from a humidifier. If rooms in your home feel stuffy, you have rotting wood, or wet stains on the walls or ceilings, then you might benefit from a dehumidifier.

Jim and I have different tastes when it comes to something as silly as cheap plastic hangers! Who knew such a little thing could make such a big difference. Here's why we each prefer a different type of cheap plastic hanger.

Never sold anything on eBay before? Have no fear... it's easy to sell your first items in an eBay auction, thanks to these 2 great tools. Plus, lots of tips for selling on eBay from the pro's -- those who've made a lot of money doing it.

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Here's the most practical folding technique of them all... one that everyone can use on a daily basis: How to fold towels & keep them looking great during use in your bathroom!

I finally found a creative use for all those little yard post signs left behind by lawn care companies! Use them as yard sale signs to show prices for large items at a garage sale, or next to groups of similar items like books, tools, toys, etc.

I've had LOTS of yard sales. After each one, I fine-tune things & jot down ideas for future garage sales. Here's what I've learned... all my best yard sale tips!

Here are some great ideas for what to do with all of the unsold items at your yard sale or garage sale. Briefly: donate, sell online, give away for free, save for next garage sale, keep and enjoy. Some options: eBay, Freecycle, Craigslist, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or friends & relatives.