If you’ve ever opened your bathroom cabinet under the sink only to have a rogue bottle of half-empty lotion or an old hairspray can come...Continue reading
Author: Christina Hidek
Christina Hidek, founder of Streamlined Living, is an attorney turned Organizing Guru + Decluttering coach (aka Professional Organizer) in Cleveland, Ohio who helps people with their clutter problems using reality-based strategies. When she's not sorting though paper piles or dropping off client's donations, she can be found volunteering at the PTA concession stand at her children's school, weeding her garden or cheering on her undergraduate alma mater, the University of Kentucky.
Kitchen Cabinet Decluttering Tips: Organization 101
If you’ve ever opened a kitchen cabinet only to have a Tupperware lid (or five) come flying at your head, you are definitely in the...Continue reading
Simple Bath Towel Storage Ideas That Work
If you find yourself constantly wrestling with a mountain of terry cloth bath towels every time you open your linen closet, you aren’t alone. Towels...Continue reading
Why Your Kitchen Feels Messy (Even After You Clean It): 6 Sneaky Clutter Hideouts
If you have ever spent an entire Saturday morning scrubbing your kitchen until it shines, only to step back and realize it still feels chaotic and cluttered,...Continue reading
The Best Kitchen Cabinet Organizers to Double Your Storage Space
Most cabinets are just big, empty boxes with one or two static shelves, which is a recipe for “black hole” storage where items get lost...Continue reading
Easy Meal Planning Strategies: 15 Minutes to a Stress-Free Week
Most people view meal planning as a chore to be avoided. In reality, it is the ultimate administrative shortcut for your life. So let’s talk...Continue reading
Hair Accessory Organization and Storage Ideas
If you feel like your bathroom counter has been held hostage by a sea of elastic bands and plastic clips, you aren’t alone. Hair accessories...Continue reading
Smart First Aid Organization Ideas
We’ve all been there. Someone has a scraped knee or a paper cut, and suddenly you’re digging through three different drawers, moving aside old bottles...Continue reading
Versatile Bathroom Medicine Cabinet Organization Ideas
Let’s be honest: most medicine cabinets are where expired cough syrup and half-empty bottles of vitamins go to retire. It’s often the most cluttered spot...Continue reading
25+ Kitchen Organization Ideas You Need to Know
Ready for the best kitchen organization ideas? I’ve rounded up exactly what you need to know to organize every nook and cranny of your kitchen...Continue reading
Paper Product Organization Ideas: Daily Use and Party Goods Storage
Disposable paper plates, napkins, and cups are supposed to make our lives easier and our cleanup faster, but they often end up creating more chaos...Continue reading
Kitchen Organization Done Right: A Pro Organizer’s 8 Step How To
Kitchens are one of the most used rooms in the home, which means it’s also the most likely to spiral into a mess. After 15...Continue reading
Storing Plastic Bags: Kitchen Organization 101
Let’s talk storing plastic bags. Because the issue starts out innocently, with a trip to the grocery store. But before you know it, those plastic...Continue reading
No Fuss Ziploc Storage Bag Organization Ideas
Let’s talk about some simple and smart Ziploc storage bag organization ideas to improve the organization of your kitchen. If you open your kitchen pantry...Continue reading
Fresh Under the Kitchen Sink Organization Ideas
The under the kitchen sink storage area is an area so many of us avoid. The dark, cavernous space beneath the kitchen sink where cleaning...Continue reading
Kitchen Sink Organization Ideas to Try Today
The kitchen is perhaps the busiest space in any home and at its center is the kitchen sink, so you’re probably looking for some kitchen...Continue reading
Practically Perfect Plate Organization Ideas
In my fifteen years of organizing homes, few spaces bring as much immediate relief as a streamlined and organized kitchen. And within that kitchen, dealing...Continue reading
Creative Deep Kitchen Drawer Organization Ideas
Deep kitchen drawers can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, they offer cavernous amounts of potential storage capacity, perfect for bulky items that won’t fit...Continue reading
How to Load a Dishwasher: Kitchen Organization Fundamentals
Let’s talk about how to load a dishwasher real quick. Anyone with a dishwasher has experienced the uniquely frustrating moment of opening a finished dishwasher...Continue reading
Smart Chopping Board Storage ideas
Chopping boards are kitchen workhorses, essential for everything from slicing veggies to carving roasts, so you’re probably looking for smart chopping board storage ideas. And...Continue reading
Dog Food Storage Ideas for an Organized Home
Dogs are wonderful furry friends and great family members, but all of the equipment and supplies they need can become unruly and contribute to a...Continue reading
Pantry Organization Ideas: Wire Shelf Edition
Kitchen pantries can be especially frustrating areas to organize, especially those with wire shelving. Let’s dive right into some smart pantry organization ideas for wire...Continue reading
Tupperware Organization and Food Container Storage
Time to dive into one of the messiest cabinets in any kitchen and address Tupperware organization and food container storage. After all, is there anything...Continue reading
Smart Cookie Cutter Organization and Storage Ideas
For bakers, cookie cutters can bring a smile to your face faster than a plate of freshly baked goodness. But that adorable collection can quickly...Continue reading
The Best Baking Supply Organization Ideas
As a professional organizer, I’ve seen countless kitchens, and one area that often brings even the most seasoned home baker to their knees is the...Continue reading
Top of Fridge Storage Ideas: Kitchen Organization
As a professional organizer, I’ve seen countless kitchens where a golden opportunity for organized storage is missed: the space above the refrigerator! Whether you have...Continue reading
The Best LEGO Organization Ideas
LEGO sets bring literally endless creative possibilities, but keeping them organized can feel like a never-ending battle, especially if the sets ever come apart. And worse...Continue reading
Getting Organized with ADD / ADHD
Living with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) offers unique challenges in staying organized and managing daily tasks. The impulsivity, distractibility...Continue reading
Selling Clutter: How to Turn your Clutter into Cash!
I recently read that a typical home contains at least $1600 worth of clutter! That is crazy to be sitting on such a treasure...
Clever Ways to Organize a Bathroom with Deep Shelves
Tackling deep shelves in the bathroom so that you end up with an organized bathroom closet can feel like a bit of a project since...Continue reading
Smart Ways to Organize Puzzles: Toy Organization Ideas
Jigsaw puzzles hold a special place in the world of games and learning. They offer not only entertainment but also valuable developmental benefits for children...Continue reading
Genius Tips for Making Spring Cleaning Easier
It’s that time of year again: Time for Spring cleaning! This time of the year is perfect for opening up your home’s windows and letting...Continue reading
Smart Paper Towel Storage Ideas for Every Space
In the world of kitchen organization, the details matter, even the ones that we might think are not worth a second thought. Like paper towels...Continue reading
Super Smart Ways to Organize Underwear in a Closet
A well-organized closet is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional since you’re in and out of the space on the daily. While much...Continue reading
Smart Water Bottle Storage Ideas: Kitchen Organization
Water bottles are essential in our daily lives, especially for those who are keen on staying hydrated throughout the day. Look no further for water...Continue reading
Belt Bliss: A Guide to Organizing Your Belts in Style
A well-organized closet is not just a dream; it’s a reality waiting to be achieved with a little effort and creativity! This sounds totally...Continue reading