Frugal Organizational Ideas for a Small Apartment?
That can be made easier and more supportive. I like the one person who said something about getting a closet rod and doing it to the wall screwing it into wall studs. Freecycle is an awesome place from picking up scrap wood to even storage supplies. Get a book...
Free Storage Ideas Using Common Household Items?
We have also used our cans from the grocery store. To prevent rust, any kind of clear enamel paint (we use the spray paint which is only 1-3$ a can) should work. I then use different craft materials to cover it up, then hubby uses them for either his painting...
Advice for Organizing and Selling Off Clutter?
Post on Craigs list if you want to sell it. Another thing you can do is freecyclecentral.com (yahoo group), in which everything is free. You can list this stuff and have it to where they have to pick up by a certain time line. What isnt picked up, donate to...
Cleaning Advice for a Self Avowed Pack Rat?
Baby steps. Dont overdo it by trying to do it in one day. It didnt become overstocked overnight, so one day at a time taking baby steps. Try www.flylady.net, its free and its all about taking baby steps. Now for me, something I didnt need but held a memory...
Organizing Pill Bottles?
I take several a day and I love ALL these ideas, especially the spice rack idea! I use little baskets and keep them in their bottles and put them on the top shelf in the bathroom for night meds. Meds that throughout the day are in the cabinet in the kitchen...
Space Bags Keep Deflating?
Most definitely talk to the space bags manufacturer. They are excellent in trying to help and get the problem fixed. Ive used their bags for almost 8 years. They are, however, more for storing and not for being bounced around on a move (being military I, too...
Reuse Bleach Jug for Toting Cleaning Supplies
I like this idea! I use it for the toilet brush and keep a little bit of soapy water in it. A wonderful idea for swish and swipe (free organization website called fly lady). Love it! Keep up the ideas!
Make Dry Shampoo With Baking Soda and Baby Powder
Great idea! Im sure the soldiers could use this idea when it comes to missions and they need something to take with them for a quick clean up. Rub this on their skin and away they go when they dont have time for major relaxation. Sounds weird Im sure. lol
Preserve Food Using A Dehydrator And Vacuum Sealer
We need to hook up! I know several people who would love to learn this idea! As well as me. I have a food saver so I can make my own bags. I do use the reynolds for cheese and stuff I will get into a lot because I have the reseal option without cutting off...
Preparing Carrots for Storage
I love this idea! What I need is one of those walk in refrigerators. lol but as a housewife no way do I truly need one, but I would love it for fruits and veggies. lol you know?
Lock 'n Lock Storage Containers
I need some for apples. I buy like 3 produce bags filled to brim almost every two weeks. Having 4 little ones we go through lots of fruits and veggies.
Removing Chewing Gum From Hair?
Goo-gone! My daughter got gun in her hair and it pulled it out.. as well as lovely fresh fast acting window caulking. I have no idea why but she did, and I am talking clear down to her scalp. Using goo-gone was the only thing we could find that would get it...
How can I organize my computer wires?
I LOVE the phone cord idea! What a wonderful idea! I use the Velcro reusable ties for everything! For stuff that goes to the camera that I dont use often but need to know where they are. Hubby has a book case that I took over stocked flat box from post office...
Organizing Outside Tools?
My husband got some bike hooks and put them in the ceiling beams, and using two hooks per item he hung them up that way. I assume you could use one per item or do it on a vertical beam, which could leave an easy side opening to put up and take down?
