<![CDATA[Storage Solutions]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Clever ways to organize outdoor gear]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/992815/clever-ways-to-organize-outdoor-gear This summer, don't get bogged down by your outdoor gear. Keep your garden, patio and lawn spaces looking stylish with clever ways to organize your summer stuff. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/992815/clever-ways-to-organize-outdoor-gear Home Organizing & Cleaning Maria Mora Thu, 09 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Wacky bookcases for your home]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/991379/wacky-bookcases-for-your-home Sick of the same old bookshelves? Try one of these wild bookcases that display and organize books in surprising ways. Let your books do double duty as decorative pieces with these wacky bookcases. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/991379/wacky-bookcases-for-your-home Home Organizing & Cleaning Maria Mora Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Not your mother’s toy box ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982527/creative-toy-storage Toy storage has come a long way from bland wooden boxes! One look at these stylish storage solutions and you’ll actually be welcoming more toys in your home so you’ll have an excuse to buy them! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982527/creative-toy-storage Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Jennifer Chidester Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:50:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Purge your closets for the new year]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/979647/purge-your-closets-for-the-new-year As the new year rolls around and you put away holiday gifts, take a good hard look at your closets. Purge, donate and organize for a clutter-free new year. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/979647/purge-your-closets-for-the-new-year Home Organizing & Cleaning Maria Mora Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:04:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Update your mudroom for fall]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/972515/update-your-mudroom-for-fall If you are lucky enough to have a mudroom, you know how messy it can get. With fall and winter looming, your mudroom traffic is just about to pick up again. Here are a few simple updates to make your mudroom really work for you. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/972515/update-your-mudroom-for-fall Home Organizing & Cleaning Sherri Kuhn Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:09:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Stealthy storage: Unassuming home storage solutions ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970291/stealthy-storage-unassuming-home-storage-solutions Whether you're downsizing or simply growing out of your current space, storage solutions are the key to making it work. But boxes and bins only go so far. Take your storage needs on an undercover mission! We'll show you nine stealthy storage options to keep clutter out of sight and out of mind. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970291/stealthy-storage-unassuming-home-storage-solutions Home Organizing & Cleaning Kelli Uhrich Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Pretty and practical storage for Baby's room]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966167/practical-storage-for-babys-room Babies come with a lot of stuff, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the toys, books, clothes, diapers and everything else that finds its way into the nursery. Don’t get stressed – get organized with these pretty and practical storage ideas. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966167/practical-storage-for-babys-room Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Mary Fetzer Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[10 Must-have products to organize your kitchen]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/965367/products-to-organize-your-kitchen With these storage products and organizational ideas, you can get rid of the clutter and have a beautiful kitchen ready for entertaining. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/965367/products-to-organize-your-kitchen Home Organizing & Cleaning Kori Ellis Tue, 01 May 2012 07:48:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Meet the McGinnis family]]> http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/957379/meet-the-mcginnis-family Finding room for storage items was simple in the McGinnis household -- everything seemed to wind up in the master closet! From clothes to preschool supplies, their closet housed it all and soon became nothing more than a glorified junk-room. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/957379/meet-the-mcginnis-family SheKnows TV SheKnows TV: SheKnows HomeStretch Kelli Uhrich Tue, 01 May 2012 06:41:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Meet the Smalleys]]> http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/957371/meet-the-smalleys When saying "hello" to a healthier lifestyle means saying "goodbye" to your old baggy clothes, it's time to organize, de-clutter and spruce up the closet. This is something homeowners Brian and Daye Smalley learned all too well with Brian's recent weight loss of nearly 45 pounds! http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/957371/meet-the-smalleys SheKnows TV SheKnows TV: SheKnows HomeStretch Kelli Uhrich Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Top 10 Dorm room must-haves for college freshmen ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/838921/top-10-dorm-room-must-haves-for-college-freshmen In all the excitement of starting college, freshmen often forget they are leaving behind all the comforts of home. No parents to do laundry or bug about homework, no 24/7 kitchen stocked with snacks, no privacy in cramped quarters - plus many freshmen are unprepared for sharing thinks like bathrooms and the common room television. But with the right accessories, a dorm room can convert into a comforting retreat from the craziness of college life. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/838921/top-10-dorm-room-must-haves-for-college-freshmen Home Décor & Style Bed and bath Christine Bartsch Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Mommy-tasking: Kitchen storage and organizing solutions]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/831459/mommy-tasking-kitchen-storage-and-organizing-solutions The kitchen in most homes is a hub of activity -- not just a place for cooking, but a spot for families to come together to eat, talk, laugh and work. If your family spends a lot of time in the kitchen, it's essential to keep it organized. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/831459/mommy-tasking-kitchen-storage-and-organizing-solutions Home Organizing & Cleaning Kori Ellis Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Mommy-tasking: Setting up your home office]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/830125/mommy-tasking-setting-up-your-home-office Work-at-home moms need to achieve a balance between working and spending time with their children. This is easier said than done, particularly if your children are young. However with the right office space, organizational tools, planning and ingenuity, you can enjoy the flexibility of working from home while also being productive. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/830125/mommy-tasking-setting-up-your-home-office Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Kori Ellis Mon, 30 May 2011 07:01:00 -0700 <![CDATA[6 Kitchen organization ideas to make cooking easier]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/832049/six-kitchen-organization-ideas-to-make-cooking-easier Making meals can be a chore when you spend your prep time rummaging for the right ingredients, cookware and kitchen tools. With new storage solutions and a fresh look at your space, you can make cooking easy and fun again! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/832049/six-kitchen-organization-ideas-to-make-cooking-easier Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Vicki Clinebell Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:04:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Organize your closet in 15 minutes]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/827707/organize-your-closet-in-15-minutes If you’ve been putting off organizing your closet because you’re worried it will take hours, put your fears aside. You can do a quick closet organization in 15 minutes or less that will make you feel lighter, cleaner and more prepared to face the week. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/827707/organize-your-closet-in-15-minutes Home Organizing & Cleaning Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:43:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Laundry room organizers we love]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/827705/5-laundry-room-organizers-we-love We know the drill: You walk into your laundry room and cringe at the piles of dirty laundry and the clutter of cleaning supplies that land there because they have nowhere else to go. While we can’t help you with your piles of laundry -- sorry, you’re going to have to do those yourself -- we can suggest some simple organizers to transform your laundry room war zone into a well organized work space. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/827705/5-laundry-room-organizers-we-love Home Organizing & Cleaning Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:17:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Creative organization ideas for a playroom]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/827703/5-creative-organization-ideas-for-a-playroom The words "organization" and "playroom" don't appear in the same sentence very often. Most kids' playrooms look like a tornado recently blew through. With a little creative organization, though, a playroom can become a neatnik's happy place, making toys easy to find -- and to put away. Here are five great organization ideas for a playroom. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/827703/5-creative-organization-ideas-for-a-playroom Home Organizing & Cleaning Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:03:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Hippo storage box]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/817151/Making-a-hippo-treat-box Recycle your egg cartons by using them to make a craft with your child. This hippo from CraftPlace.org is a great way to make a little storage box for your kids to keep their treats. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/817151/Making-a-hippo-treat-box Living Crafts Crafts for kids SheKnows Living Editors Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:03:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Make a desk pen caddy]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/817028/Desk-pen-caddy Lots of kids enjoy playing school and being the teacher. This desk pen caddy will give them the perfect place to put their pencils, pens and highlighters even when they're not playing a game. With a few colorful, old bangles and some stacking, CraftBits.com gives you a creative idea for storage. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/817028/Desk-pen-caddy Living Crafts Home crafts SheKnows Living Editors Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:40:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Make a recipe box]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/817021/Magnetic-recipe-box If you like to cook and have always looked for a place to store your recipes, then Elmer's Glue has you covered! This magnetic recipe box is the perfect place to safely keep your coveted recipes for all different occasions. And since it's such a creative box, you can display it on your kitchen counter for all to admire. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/817021/Magnetic-recipe-box Living Crafts Home crafts SheKnows Living Editors Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:09:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Make room for a new hobby]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/802979/how-to-make-room-for-a-new-hobby Do you always seem to put off new activities? Whether you feel unmotivated because it's too cold out, or it's too hot, or too rainy... the rut of mental and physical laziness is a likely excuse for not completing anything on your to do list. However, you can easily break out of your slump by creating space and opportunities to do something new! Here are a few ways you can start. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/802979/how-to-make-room-for-a-new-hobby Living Crafts Home crafts Emily M. White