Modern Mama Life

Keeping your home organized can simplify your life a great deal and can be a real space saver. However, most people learn from social media or other web shows that organization can be pretty expensive. Well the truth is, its not! You can definitely organize your home on a budget. in fact, some of the best organization hacks are the most simple costing very little or nothing.

The key is to focus on practical items that are easy to maintain instead of buying expensive organizers that you see online. Of course, they are nice to have but you must think practically. Will they solve the real problem?

In this guide, I’m going to share some effective tips to organize your home on a budget that help keep clutter to the minimum:

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• Declutter regularly to maintain order. Give yourself 10 minutes, 3 times a day. Also known as the 10-10-10 rule. Set a timer for 10 minutes to just clear up things you don’t require. Put things back in its place, clear kitchen counters, fold blankets, put away children’s books and toys.
• Use storage solutions that fit your space. Try using stacked storage that can be stored inside a closet, one over the other. These can also be used for kitchen purpose.
• Use furniture with hidden storage like a bed with drawers on either side or a bench that opens into a storage box. You can also place items you don’t use regularly in a box under your bed until you actually need them. I personally have used both these and they are a massive space saver. Check this out for ideas.
• Use jars or boxes to store everything! Nothing more satisfying than opening up your closet to see all your grains and spices neatly stacked. Use honey or jam jars for a more budget-friendly option instead of purchasing new containers.
• Labelling – Label all your containers and boxes so it’s easy for someone else using your kitchen. And no, you do not need to use a label maker. A piece of masking tape and a marker should do the trick perfectly.
• Make use of the walls of your home. Try installing hooks or a key stand for your keys so they don’t get lost. For your kitchen, you could try hanging baskets on hooks to store daily use vegetables. Also try hanging up pots and pans. Not only is it more appealing to look at, it’s practical too, saving a lot of closet space.
• Declutter your clothes closet every month and get rid of clothes you don’t need. Donate them or give them away. If you are in India, Recloths offers INR 102 per kg with home pick up or in UAE, Kiswa offers AED 2 per kg
• Opt for dark colored hand towels. Cleanliness is the key to organization. Dirt may show on light colored towels so it’s better to go for dark colored ones and change them frequently. 
• Take advantage of windowsills. These are great for hanging potted plants or decorating with fairy lights or go basic; a vase with a money plant in water. 
• Add storage inside your bathroom. If your into beauty and skin care this is a must-have for your bathroom to store all your products. Check this out. It has a mirror so thats pretty convenient.

Common Budgeting Mistakes

When trying to organize your home, there are several traps you might fall into that could lead to unnecessary spending.

• Too many storage boxes – Before you buy more storage containers, declutter so that you know what needs to be organized. More bins does not mean better organization
• Buying things “Just in case” – You may often find yourself holding onto certain things like clothing or gadgets with the idea that you need to use it someday. Well, if you haven’t used it in the past year, its time to donate or sell it.
• Ignoring vertical storage – Using organizers like hooks or shelves save a lot of cabinet and floor space. Most people tend to ignore and neglect wall space which can be an easy way to increase storage.
• Duplicate items – Many households tend to have two items of the same kind especially with kitchen tools which creates unnecessary clutter.
• Organize your organization – Most people try to organize the entire house within a single weekend making it difficult to manage. Start with one room, or even one drawer or shelf and go step by step.