Have you noticed all of the self-storage buildings poping up everywhere? That’s because we’re buying more and more stuff and we need a place to put it. There’s no need to pay that monthly storage fine if you just keep organized! Here are five ways you can keep your stuff in check at home.

1.      Keep things minimal

The less stuff you have, the easier it will be to maintain it. Think about what you need and let go of the things that you haven’t used or looked at for at least a year.

2.     Make clean up a competition

Set the timer in your kitchen and tidy up the place for a chance to be the first to finish and win. This is a great way to get kids involved and excited about cleaning up around the house.

3.     Break up your pantry

Chances are that your pantry is filled with half-filled bags of chips that are stale by now and Goldfish scattered on every shelf. Next time you buy snacks, section them off into small zip bags. It’s an easy way to grab and go as well as keep everything fresher for longer.

4.     The basket method

Take a basket with you and walk around the house. Put anything that doesn’t belong where it is in the basket. By the time you’re done with your stroll, most of the stuff will be where it’s supposed to be.

5.     File away mail

Paper can stack up quickly. Buy a vertical file folder and put it in your kitchen or living room (wherever those paper stacks are.) Whenever you get mail or other paperwork that needs to eventually be dealt with, organize it in your labeled file folder. When you have time, clean it out and start over.

Use these tricks to keep your home organized and without any clutter. And remember, the less stuff you have, the easier this will be.

Patrick Cruz is the Founder and CEO of Jax Media Team, a Jacksonville-based Web Marketing Company. He graduated from Stetson University and is a regular contributor for many high-quality blogs in multiple industries. Patrick has worked with Dream Town Realty for several years amongst other high-profile clients in expanding their web presence.

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