The Pareto principle states that for many outcomes, roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes.  In terms of our homes, that means 80% of the time we use 20% of our items. That means, 80% of our homes are not used on a regular basis. Some of those items are used on occasion, […]

I get asked all the time what products do I use for which space. So, I have brought together my favorite Container Store products and which spaces I like to use them in. Of course, this is not an exhaustive list, but sometimes it’s easier to have fewer choices to help make product decisions! All the products are linked, just click the picture.

Pantry Organization in Houston, TX for a family of 6

Have you finally gotten organized only to forget where you put a less used item? Use our steps to map out your kitchen so you never loose an item again!

When it comes to setting goals for your home, you want to make sure you’re prioritizing the most important goals for yourself. I set goals for our home just like I set goals for my business!

When thinking about the nursery, consider what you’ll be doing where. You want to make sure diapers and wipes are within reach when you’re changing the baby (and have extras on hand because no one wants to be stuck without a wipe!). Where will you be feeding the baby? Make sure to have a table nearby for water or to place the bottle down when needed. Getting everything set up before the baby arrives, if possible, will help when the baby is here and you’re not sleeping.

One of the heavily used spaces in your house is your closet. You get dressed everyday (hopefully) and probably want to do so quickly. Having an organized closet is the key to getting dressed quickly and still being able to look put together. After recently working on a closet, I used many of my tips to make sure this couple would be able to find everything they need quickly and get dressed without too much hassle.

So you are ready to get organized but don’t know where to start when it comes to buying containers? Use these four steps to help you find the right container for your space.

When it comes to playrooms, the key is finding a system that works well for the parents and the children. I typically try to find a system that children can clean up easily and looks put away for the parents. It’s way easier to go to bed at night when the toys are cleaned up!

Kids’ rooms can be tough, especially toddlers. They are constantly growing and clothes sizes are changing. The key to a kid’s clothing is to work with that change. When organizing a kid’s closet and dresser, you want to have systems for bringing in new clothes and getting rid of outgrown clothes. Many of these tips will work for older kids as well. They are still growing out of clothing, just not as quickly.