The Best Home Organizing Ideas for 2024
Here are the BEST Organizing ideas for your home for 2024! If you want to transform your messy or cluttered house into an organized and functional space, this video is for you! I'll show you where to start, what to buy and what not to waste your time with!
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Love the 30-day boot camp! I use it all the time, such great, specific videos and motivational body-doubling!
Cas this is so typical of me….fellow ADDer here. I decided this is the year that I really need to get organized. So I went to your site to purchase the Bootcamp. I signed in only to realize that I already purchased it! I started the course TODAY so I won’t forget to actually do it this time!
Best $30 (AUD$52) I've ever spent!!! Great videos and heaps of helpful tips. Love how you can follow along or go at your own pace. Highly recommend!!!
I just enrolled!!! So excited! I need this!!
Cas, you sold your house, bought a new one, moved, and organized your new house in 2023!!! I think that’s a HUGE accomplishment so I hope you’ll give yourself credit for that!
And set up a dream business office!
And you were a key note speaker at the ADHD Conference thingo! Plus, that house move and the flooding! That wasn’t a goal I know, but you overcame it!
Seriously!!
Yes! And you spoke at an ADHD conference and became a certified 1st responder. You're amazing!
And then.. there's me: proud of myself for finally putting away the last box of stuff from when I moved.. 5 years ago🙈🤣🤣
My goal is to get to the end of 2024, weighing less than I did coming into it. I'm not setting numbers. Just less.
That's a great attitude! Don't get hung up on the numbers! 😊
That’s a great idea!! Even if it is half of a pound…IT IS A WIN!!!
I really like looking at weight loss this way...I'm aiming for improving my health, and simply weighing less, a good goal! Thanks!
That was exactly my goal at the beginning of 2023 and I lost 26 pounds!! I’m 53 and so happy I brought healthy eating into my awareness and it worked!! Good luck. It was pretty simple
Last year I lost 24 pounds and have kept it off. I highly recommend checking out Dr Becky Fitness on KZhead. She has a calm, peaceful, level headed way of seeing healthy eating. It worked for me with no stress or hyper craziness. Good luck and happy new year!
The secret is to always measure your space first BEFORE buying any storage container or organizer
And declutter that space first. Otherwise your buying organizers for things you didn’t keep anyway.
My word this year is "consistency." Instead of letting things become a mess or a problem, I am determined to manage my home every day with cleaning and maintenance routines. I've been developing the routines for the past couple of months, reworking as I go, and I think I have made some valuable progress. I will work much more on this idea this year. I want things to be consistently in the right place. I want my home to be consistently clean. I want food to be consistently used up before going bad. I want to lose weight by consistently eating better and exercising. Consistency is my goal!
Well done keep it up from me in the UK x
Also from the UK - You can do it!
I started doing this 14 months ago and I’m almost at the keeping up with it stage I still have a few cabinets and a little bit of my garage and a little bit of my shed left to do but I am doing well with keeping what I have gotten done much cleaner and uncluttered!!!
That’s my focus word this year as well
Sounds like you’re off to a great start.
For me it’s a No Buy Year! Building savings and stop mindless spending!
I'm starting with a 'no buy January' and then, who knows? Maybe I'll carry on ...
I’m doing January
@@elizabethbutler3364 I started to do a Low Buy Year but an influencer I enjoy did a No Buy four years ago and in subsequent videos she says that she can now do low buy periods but without the muscles built doing the no-buy, she would have not been able to do low-buy successfully. So I’m aiming high! We can do hard things! Right! ? You’ve got this, you’ll do what’s best for you!! And you’re the one who gets to decide that! 💖
That’s exactly my goal, had to out our attics to get them insulated, the amount of stuff we’ve accumulated, and forgotten we even had them, so I’m o a totally no spend mode,
Same here
A mail/paper recycling tip I got from a friend is to keep a paper grocery bag by where we keep the mail. We throw out paper in the back, and when it's full, we dump the bag into the recycling bin. No more carrying the plastic container outside and back inside. So easy!
That's what I've been doing for 30+ years.
I pass my outdoor recycling bin on the way into my house, so junk mail never makes it in. (I do realize others may have house/yard setups where that isn't the most convenient option, though.)
Putting organizers on the back of doors is a great organizing idea. I will warn you though. Today's doors are not what they used to be. They are hung with very short screws and can start coming off the hinges if you put much weight on them. (Add longer screws if you can.)
"Double the food" is stacking same type cans on top of each other. Tiers just make them more visable for small spaces. If I have just a few of an item, I will still stack cans, but it will be one food on bottom and one food on top. This way I can see both types at the same time.
Tiers are also awkward.
I agree & always thought so as well. The tiered risers seem an inefficient use of space. Stacking like products much like they do at the grocery store is much better 😊.
I was confused by the "double the food" line, glad it wasn't just me being a dingus and not understanding math or something hahaha
Yeah. I stack like cans together so all of the row is canned tomatoes etc.
Please remember how you have inspired so many to achieve their goals. So yes, you achieved a lot in 2023!❤️
My goal is to graduate from college with my new baby and 5 year old! Over 3 years about to pay off 🎉🎉!
My goal is to work hard at decluttering. I am at the place of seeing the difference in how long it takes to clean my house. I want it even easier. I also want to lose weight. Planning on walking as much as I can physically. My word this year is peace. I want peace in my home. You got this Cas. Run Cas Run!!!
I am on the exact same place- working on decluttering until I am at peace with myself and my house
Handy hint - declutter your clutter catchers regularly or you’ll end up like me with boxes of clutter everywhere 😂
Exactly what I was thinking!
My goal is to do something productive every day
Love this, and I have ideas for our coat closet as a result, but have to say, as someone older and living in an earthquake zone too - put the heavy stand mixer and instant pot on the next shelf down - they're easier to lift out at shoulder height or slightly below, and they lower the centre of gravity for the whole shelving unit - lower would be better for the earthquake proofing, but harder to pull out easily. Put those light paper towel rolls on the top shelf.
While we're on that subject, those containers with multiple things in them need to be where they can be pulled off the shelf easier. So, towards the middle of the closet, not back in the corners. Things like the paper towels can more easily go back in the corners because you're only pulling out one at a time, nor a whole container full.
I recently heard about using how we want to feel to set goals--and this year, I want to feel more balanced. This means not burning myself out, or setting unrealistic expectations, or saying "no more chocolate ever"--but instead, giving myself grace, and permission to rethink things when they're not working, and creating a life that feels comfortable while still setting goals to improve :)
I really like this concept. I’m still taking time to really think through my 2024 goals. The lens of how you want to feel makes great motivational sense to me.
My goal is to get my living room, my dining room, and my bedroom decluttered and organized! I got my kitchen done last year.
My gosl for 2024: stealing from Dawn at The Minimal Mom: "Peace before Possessions". And being ruthless in my decluttering efforts!
Putting myself first I need to take care of me because if I don't who will take care of my 76 year old brother and his 70 year old wife, my hubby, my fur baby Coco. Pay the bills, take care of the house inside and out. So I have to put myself first and not feel guilty.
You become a certified EMT in 2023 Cas. That was a significant accomplishment.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💝
I am all for using cardboard. I had some old adhesive shelving paper pieces and some cardboard so I made drawer dividers. They lasted over five years in the kitchen! Turns out most shelving paper has some sort of water proofing on it and it protected the cardboard.
My goal is to end 2024 not needing an all day declutter !
I lost 30 lbs in 22 and gained 12 back last year. This year I'm doing more purging than buying and losing those 12 lbs. Also planning to do more hobbies to keep me mentally happy
Good tips. Maybe a video for us that don’t have as many cabinets or closets. We downsized homes and lost 1000 sq feet . And my kitchen is tiny and I barely have room for the stuff I need. We are trying to save money for a pantry . No extra closet either. No space for any thing
Great ideas, and I’m all about cardboard boxes until you can afford the good stuff. Also, using cardboard allows you to try all sorts of organizing layouts cheaply until you know exactly what works in your space 😊😊
I agree 😊. It also gives you a visual of the size of container you might need down the road. I upcycled my cardboard boxes with contact paper when I was still in declutter mode because I wasn't sure what containers I'd need after my massive purge. In fact my cardboard box upcycle looked & worked so well that I'm still utilizing them in my wardrobe today 😊.
I like cardboard boxes, etc. for permanent storage, if it's sturdy enough. I don't really have the counter space for pretty stuff, so what do I care?
These ideas are all great buttttt, not all of us have a pantry, extra cupboards n wide extra drawers. I know I’ve got declutterring to do but just saying not all house have a pantry, let alone a walk in pantry. That would be heaven!! Love yr videos Cass! Keep em coming!!
I think I ended 2023 pretty well. I’ve lost a little bit of weight. I am enjoying my job, my home is tidy. I guess my goal is to keep up a healthy lifestyle. I have a lot more weight to lose, but I’m just gonna take one day at a time and do the best I can.
I started my MBA courses in October and have a goal to maintain an “A” average. It’s a lot of work especially working full time but I’m determined to get it done and get on the Deans list 🤓💻
Hello, excuse me. You bought a house, decorated and organized it from top to bottom…made tons of content, dealt with major flooding…and that’s just stuff I know as a stranger who watches your videos from time to time. You did AMAZING
My goal for 2024 is to A) get myself back on track with my diet and work-out routine, because I'm the heaviest I've been in years, B) just keep going! I constantly feel like I'm tripping over things, but I know that's mostly because things are actually improving. It's a slow process, but it's getting there
I don't do resolutions - I do goal and my goal for 2023 was to get my visible house in order and I succeeded - well this year's goal is to go thru closets, drawers, etc... - my husband passed in 2020 and I spent the next 2 yrs kinda in a fog but so happy I was able to achieve my 2023 goal - now on to 2024!
Those shelf risers actually give you less storage space. There is a lot of empty space under the riser. Just stack your cans instead.
I so agree about the wasted space beneath risers.
A memory dump zone in the entryway is genius. It makes my ladybug heart happy. It's an easy bucket to hide it away until I have time to sort it into each person's bucket. But my goal this year is to actually create memory bins. Lol, I bought the containers. Now I have to scavenger hunt through my home to put all the memories in one place.
I really have to thank you Cas. I'm doing the 30 days bootcamp (at my pace) and using it to wrap up the decluttering process of my whole house I started a few months ago. And going on my longer journey from hoarder to organized person that is been going on more or less for 9 years. I finished the kitchen yesterday and I'm so so happy. I mostly finished my bedroom too. I love your approach to decluttering and organizing, mostly the tips not to feel overwhelmed, and use your videos to motivate me to go on and organize my space. I'm a 100% bee with a lot of crafting supplies and a lot of hobbies so sometimes it's hard but I finally feel it can be manageable. Thank you!
When I clean out a closet, cupboard, drawer or shelf, I grab the containers of all sizes and set them aside. As I organize that space, I grab back the container as I need it. Then what's left over goes into my "store" until I clean out the next space. This means that maybe I don't have to buy a container right away. I live alone, so my "mudroom" stuff might be different than for other people. I have a coat rack and hang my coat and shopping bags on it. The chair next to the coat rack is where I put my purse and my keys are next to the door on the kitchen counter. Sometimes you have to do what works for you. Thanks for your videos and keep up the good work. You're sorta my "clutter counselor".
I thought I was weird for having a shelf for bulk food. Thanks for normalizing it and giving it a name! “Costco Corner” for the win!
Sometimes, it's the linen closet. Sometimes it's been our bedroom closet or the shelf above the washer/dryer. Wherever a space is available😅
Dear Cas, you were the first "organisation expert" I ever watched on youtube.I think, perhaps, 2015??? I used to be really overwhelmed. Nowadays I m pretty minimalist and dont let too much stuff accumulate anymore - but i also wont try microorganizing, because thats just me and never worked. Thank you for that :-) It is really life changing - I m a chronic pain patient with planned and unplanned surgeries and having a home which can be cleaned in minutes easily, where visits can happen at any point, or where I can just tell somebody: Please get me xy its in the uper left drawer in room xy is so important. All the best for you and your family for the new year . Also - Its so nice to see your succes and I hope 2024 its a continuation of that.
Your chanel really helped me see what my disorganized junk filled life was costing me last year. This year I will get the house together. I deserve to have a nice space! Thank you
My goal last year was to start a podcast. Really struggled with it. Tried to get done before new year but finally launched first three episodes tonight at 8 pm. Very steep learning curve and lots more to learn and improve. Couldn’t have done it if I hadn’t simplified my home, thanks for your energy and enthusiasm.
Please give us the info so we may listen.
@@lovealwaysmom if you click on her profile picture it should open a window with her youtube video/podcast. I just did it and watched her videos that way. 🙂👍.
@@lovealwaysmom that’s very kind of you … I’m hesitating though! I help people who feel tongue tied and talk about feeling like you could or should do better when speaking, it’s on Spotify as stories about speaking or KZhead under my name. Thank you for the encouragement, I’m probably keeping too quiet about it!!!
Congrats!
My goal is self improvement on every level; work, health, home, etc...I have spent all my years for everyone else, this year is for me. At least, that's my goal...we shall see how it goes.
My goal is to take better care of me. Self care is my word for this year, not just physically but mentally, emotionally and spirituality.
Yes, yes, yes!!
I think what we see in your videos are suggestions. Everybody' s house / apartment is different. Different sizes, circumstances, room for storage etc. So you follow the advide you like or need and enjoy watching the rest. ❤
My goal for 2024 is to beat my cancer! It crashed my 2023 yr plans, but not this one!! 🎉 I was remodeling our house to sell and building a mini house to move to! It will get done this year! Positive thoughts, positive results! And a whole lot of faith and prayers❤! Thank you for showing me how to keep things in order to make it a lot easier to organize as I go!!
My goals this year are to read, exercise and declutter more than I did last year. I wanna feel better, both mentally and physically 😊 Wishing you all the best with your goals too 💗
Love this!! Just what I needed! Girl, this is my year. I’m declaring it. My life is a mess. Unorganized from being depressed, and recovering from losing my mom in 2019. And still dealing with her things. Having a hard time letting things go. But definitely better than I was. Thanks for the inspiration. I agree about the rainbow system that’s ridiculous. And love the idea of using wood for storage. Tired of cracking plastic! Yes, I have ADD!! Whooohooo! Not. 😐
You've got this! 💪
Hugs..I.m right there with you.Looking at a cabinet full of my deceased in laws beautiful things. I loved those things in THEIR house, they just don't go in mine. It's been 6 yrs and I am just NOW ready to start letting them go. Pick a very few of the best and keep those until you are ready. So sorry for you loss.
Hi. I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope that time leaves you with wonderful memories without pain. Depression is a nasty thing that deprives us from so many things, not just positivity and happiness. My journey is similar to yours and is still ongoing in many ways, energy and health is low and slow to pick up with more bad days than good but we can and will get to a good place eventually, I'm counting on it.😊
@jetlakey8066 it's been 8 yrs since my sweet momma passed on. I got rid of a lot of dishes because I didn't have room. I'm in her bedroom (which is mine now) and have a lot of her items and mine everywhere. It sure doesn't feel like 8 yrs..that time has gone by so fast, but my heart doesn't feel like any time has passed. I'm so sorry for your loss as well as the other lady @dawnsykes9171 that posted. We should declutter in memory of our moms. I know mine would tell me to get rid of it all, right after calling me by my first, middle and last name 😂
@@intherockies my mom did the same when I was in trouble!! lol. And would always get me and my sisters names mixed up, call us 2 or 3 names till she got to the right one. Funny memories. 🥰
I read the 12 week year, for the first 12 weeks I’m walking everyday on my treadmill for 30 min at least.
My goal is to have more time for me, whether it be reading, cleaning, organizing, napping, or pampering. I started by putting in my notice for one of my part time jobs. Sticking to teaching and monitoring a school bus.
Yesterday, my 17 year old son said that he was going to ‘Aim high, fall short, and still land higher than most people’. He’s kind of my hero.
I decluttered my bedroom got rid of a huge container that was housing clutter once I got it out of my apartment my bedroom became more spacious
My goal is to get the inside of our house painted. I started 5 years ago, and I still haven't finished.🤦♀️🤦♀️ Praying I don't have any health issues happen and that I can get this done. After that, I would like to start preparing to move back across the state to be closer to our parents who are needing more assistance from us.
I love all the storage in North American homesI We live in London UK and I have ONE closet for EVERYTHING and it’s always a disaster. This year I hope to finally get it organised!🎉
Do you have an ikea in the UK? If so checkout the Ikea Pax system & make yourself some storage space or add doors to a bookshelf & use that.
I use my linen closet as my pantry in my small 650 square foot apartment
Keep being amazing, Cas. You're setting the pace for us. I just want you to know that you have inspired me to be more organized.
My goals for 2024 is to launch my etsy shop and getting a cricut maker 3. I wanted one for years.
Cas, I so need a reboot in 2024. My word for 2024 is hospitality. I want to be proud to invite people over for a meal or a craft session. I am blessed with a cute little house that needs some updates but meanwhile I can get rid of clutter and make room for people and relationships. Blessings in 2024.
Huge goal. To totally declutter my garage and attic. And organize after the declutter. Giving myself until June 30 to get it done. Baby steps
Cass, I have a rocking chair in my kitchen area. Very inviting for folks to sit and visit. It's right next to the basement stair entrance. I ended up hanging a large cute tote bag on the top post of the chair. It's my recycle bag. There was not any floor space. It's easy to get the kids to take it out. Not too bulky or heavy. It's out of the way and off the floor.
Why is it I’m REALLY wanting a Costco corner??? LOVE that idea!!!! Always love your videos! My goal for this year is to do be more intentional with everything in my life!
❤You Cas, but I'm trying to spend less money in 2024.spending $15 on a container to catch my junk is not helping. Not all of us had a great 2023. Your money saving tips got you to the top of KZhead. Don't forget that.
@talinac5491 Use shoeboxes, cereal boxes can be cut into "magazine racks" and condensing and reusing other existing containers. Remember that thrift shops sell them for sooooo much cheaper than new. I found plastic shoe boxes on FB Marketplace for $1ea instead of buying new ones for $5 a piece elsewhere.
Be healthier over all and pay off at least 50 percent of my debt, exluding mortgage. Good luck with yours! You can do it and so can I!
2023 was not fun but it allowed me to re-evaluate many things. My main goal is to Simplify/Declutter what isn’t working for me. I tried a few things last year that just didn’t work or weren’t my style it it cluttered up my life. I need to go simple and quick. My goals for 2024 are to actually run the 5ks I have been doing-none of this partially run thing, declutter and get rid of the extra in my basement so I can reclaim Ms utilize that space better, and redo the kids room floors (the carpet in the rooms is gross or very old.)
I love going to the Container store, some items are a little expensive but I can ALWAYS find the perfect size container for each space and make it LOOK pleasant at the same time
They usually have sales on Elfa organing products in January and July.
i wish we had container stores in germany, too. the video cas made about those shops, realy looked like fun... its better to see such stuff in real, not only in the internet.
I enjoy decluttering. Did some this morning. Taking a break then back to it. I have a big bag to donate.
I simply hope to have made progress in eliminating things in my house that need to go. A continuing project!
I just listened to the book you wrote while purging my clutter in the master bedroom, bathroom and my side of the closet. It took 4 hours to listen to the book and 4 hours to clean. The master area has never been so nice before!
Amazing!!
Thank you so much for all your videos! A few months ago, I wrote a to-do list and one of the things I put down was to "throw away everything" I was so frustrated with my stuff. Since then I've been throwing away about 2 trash bags of stuff every week and it's been wonderful! I started listening to KZhead videos and podcasts from you and other decluttering people first thing in the morning to help me get in the right mind set for the rest of the day and it's been so encouraging. So thank you! And I hope you fulfill your goal for the 5K. My one tip is from my husband who runs races... Find a race you want to join and sign up NOW. If you sign up and pay the registration money it is wonderful motivation to actually do it! So go sign up for a race today and have a wonderful, beautiful, and super blessed 2024!
Wow 2 trash bags a week! That is amazing! Keep up the great work! 👏
My word for the year (again) is Kindness. We could all use a bit more of that. And my goal is to be leaner and stronger at the end of 2024.
My dad use to say “ Life is like toilet paper..the close you get to the end …the fast it goes.” So true. So do what brings you Joy. I’m 67 , will be 68 this year…that role looks dang shot…so I’m looking at things very differently. It’s my year this year. I deserve every good thing.
Cas you look amazing in your burgundy blouse. That is a great color on you. Thanks for the motivation to get started. I love containers but I definitely have to see my stuff or I forget I have it. I am starting with my sewing and craft room. It is also trending to be a dumping area.
I discovered you over this Christmas break and you motivated me to organize/declutter my bedroom closet and fridge last week! They both turned out so amazing!! My goal this year is to record short instructional videos for my math students. It’s been on my goal list for a couple of years, but I’ve been taking care of myself instead of my classroom to-do’s.
“Buy cheap buy twice” has saved me so much money in the long term.
I don't spend $$$ on organizing or storage. I use cardboard, and if that I have for a long time I might put contact paper. I have ended up with a lot of free storage containers. I do appreciate what you said about food.
Got my linen closet and guest bath decluttered and organized today. Two bags of trash and a bag of donations. Tomorrow I start on the kitchen! 2024 will be the year this house becomes easier to keep clean!
Good for you! Keep up the great work!
You sold and bought a house & moved!!!🎉
I love this, but the ideas seem to be mainly for large spaces. I’d love to see your solutions for small spaces, too! You’re an inspiration!
Glad I’m not the only one that noticed this trend in organizing videos.
Same, there is absolutely no way I have a “spare closet” 😂
Lady- you’re killin it! You rock Cass and encourage so many of us! Blessings to you and your family for this upcoming 2024 year, chase those dreams and goals❤
I have a few goals for this year. I want to get back on top of my family’s finances, get back into more of my healthy habits that have fallen by the wayside as we have gotten busier and declutter and organize my family’s space so my kids aren’t drowning in toys they don’t play with and things they don’t need.
I'd love more ideas on organizing for rental apartments. (Can't screw in hooks on the walls and we don't have wide kitchen drawers. Plus, our walk through closets are basic and it's so annoying because they didn't design them for actual storage!) I use an Ikea double door storage cabinet as my pantry...but it's in my bedroom because there's no room in my kitchen/living room.
A few ideas until Cass makes that video: Command hooks and Velcro are amazing for rental spaces. When I moved out of my last place my landlord was amazed that my wall didn’t have a bunch of nail holes. Shelves and sets of drawers from thrift stores solved my storage in closets. My no entryway space was a coat rack from ikea and a beautiful consol thrifted for shoes and scarves all tucked away in baskets and behind doors. In my kitchen I used a top cabinet and a bottom cabinet as pantry, using baskets and risers and boxes. I also bought those metal shelves from ikea to make extra shelves for my dishes. My apartment was from 1929 - nothing but appliances updated so I understand small drawers. Good luck ❤
When I lived in apts we stored TP & paper towels (big stuff) under beds or above doorways on shelves (you can mount a shelf rt above any doorway easily bc there's always studs, they're walking height, & nobody's gonna see the screw holes when you remove it, so we added deep shelves to maximize space behind bedroom/bathroom doors). The space under coffee or end tables is usually empty, so many canned goods can be stored there in baskets/boxes, then top with a piece of fabric & nobody's the wiser about your utilization of those spaces. Command stips are genius & hold tons of weight... my daughter applies them to the wall, then hot glues the stips to themselves, so they won't pull apart & the shelf or whatever won't come off the wall. We also bought muscle racks (Walmart) or metal shelves that would fit into closet, hallways, corners, rooms, whatever space we found available in our apt, & made into makeshift storage, pantrys, or whatever we needed. We covered those by hanging up cheap, flat twin sheets that we either bought used or new. Sometimes it was just cheaper to buy new ones, & nicer looking to have a uniform look in a room. You can also buy those sheets, use a regular stapler, & staple them to the wall as wallpaper really cheap to change colors without painting, & the staples make only pinholes in the walls which can't really be seen. I used that trick when my kids were small & always touching the walls, which had cheap paint that came off when I would wash their hand prints off. Instead, I just removed the sheets, washed them & rehing them~ easy peasy!
We have two sets of plastic shelves that use hollow plastic tubes as uprights between each shelf. They're very stable, hold a pretty good amount of stuff, are configurable any way you like them, and go together and take apart really easily, without any tools. I have one set in the closet that acts as a pantry, but instead of being 6 feet high with five shelves, it's put together as two separate units, one with two shelves and one with three, which works great for storing pantry items on the "three" side, and on the opposite end of the closet, the "two" side helps organize some bigger, bulkier storage. The other shelving unit is lighter weight and only four shelves high, and fits perfectly under the clothes rod in the bedroom closet, making a home for folded stuff and other clothing related storage. Both units have followed us from our house through three different apartments, each one being used differently and in different configurations, depending on what we needed then.
Ohhhh... I forgot a couple things, LOL! we bought a sheet of Plywood & had it cut at the hardware store into sections to fit under those Muscle Racks/shelves (which have these metal side pieces that have holes going up every so many inches to space the shelves however you want),but we placed a piece of Plywood underneath with casters then took 1x3s & screwed into the bottom of the Plywood & the bottom of the shelf (hitting one of those holes I mentioned) this basically made another shelf at the same time made these shelves rolling, so we can now place them side-by-side without space between in a corner of a room. I bought the cheapest ones which were like 12" wide I think, but man you won't believe the amount of stuff you can organize this way. They can go several rows deep & wide bc they roll just as long as you have room to maneuver them around & buy the right casters for the surface of the room your putting them in (carpet is different than hardwood or cement I'm telling ya). Also, I bought those plate organizers from $Tree (they almost look like a square, not the riser), anyway, instead of just putting them in the cupboard & putting my plates in there, I stood them up & ziptied them together (I've got a lot of plates~ LOL); they take up so much less space this way, & I Love the way it looks. It's really funny, bc my daughter showed me this plate organizer from Amazon for over $20 she wanted to buy to organize our cupboard, & I said... Hmm, we have these we didn't like let's just turn them, ziptie, & violá~ Same affect, sooooo much cheaper! We also use those over-the-door shoe organizers for vitamins, medicines, frequently used bandaids/ first-aid items, ect to keep them easy access, handy, organized, & also out of sight for the most part. You easily cover with a piece of cloth/a towel when people come over if you're worried about snoops. Under kitchen sink, take a tension rod & 2 plastic, closet rod support brackets (they're these little plastic discs) & either use the command stip adhesive, hot glue, or just screw them in, bc no landlord is gonna look under the sink for tiny screw holes. Anyway, mount the brackets, place the rod, then hang all your spray bottles under your sink. If you don't use the brackets, you can only hang a few b4 the weight will force the rod to fall. You could also fill the holes with wood putty, or just leave the cheap brackets behind if you're worried about the holes when you move. But the extra storage is worth the few pennies this hack costs. If you have space between windows in Kitchen, you can hang some tension rods, add some S-hooks & hang utensils, which will either free up drawer space or counter space. You don't have to go across the entire window, but maybe a li'l on each side. My daughter also found a heavy-duty, cup rack somewhere that we mounted on one of those $Tree over-the-door coat hooks; then we took our frying pans, small sauce pans, pot holders, & such & hung on it freeing up a whole cupboard while also making those items easier to access 😀 I think necessity is the mother of invention, & where there's a will there's a way... just start thinking outside the Box & you'll find ways (maybe crazy ways) to make space for a Pantry & everything you desire. At one point, we gave up our couch & built a couch entirely outta canned goods, added cushions, & cover... that was our couch till we moved to a place that had a dedicated Pantry. Like I said... necessity makes us invent, so don't be afraid to try something. Also, look around & see what people are throwing out & don't be afraid to utilize it & turn it into something amazing. My daughter grabbed a kitchen counter someone was tossing for free. We brought it home, I sanded, painted it, redid the top with poly, added a bottom with casters so it's easy to move, & now we've got a portable gill station with cupboards to store all the grill equipment, plates & such... one man's trash is definitely another's treasure; plus, it was a great project to teach my grandson & another child life skills (sanding, painting, screwing, cutting, & seeing something transform from Uck to WoW!). We also picked up 2 end tables from that same place, repainted them & made them part of our patio furniture... once finished they look like that black metal high-end furniture being sold everywhere. We only had to buy some exterior, high-gloss paint & sandpaper.... the rest was just work!
Thanks. I should have mentioned that I want my space to look...elevated. @@leahrowe847
In Feb 2020, I had gone to California to look for places to live because my goal was to move in August. Two weeks after getting back, the country shut down. Then I was in a motorcycle accident and broke my ankle where I had to be non weight bearing for months. Unfortunately, it didn't heal correctly, so another surgery and months of recovery. So after all of my trauma, depression and just stuff that made my life pretty miserable, in 2022, I had a year of yes, meaning I said yes to everything that came my way and then proceeded to act in 3 plays, wrote and directed my first play and then was asked to direct a play. 2023, I needed to find a balance between saying yes and recognizing it was okay to say no. This year is all about creating. I have a lot to say and as I fully embark on my 5th decade, I have to make time to say it. :) Thanks for your organization ideas, I'm glad I found you.
My goal is to be CONSISTENT in everything- budgeting (especially tracking my spending and sticking to my budget), cleaning up at the end of the day, exercising daily and eating healthier (less sugar...man, I really love chocolates). I swear I will get my life together this year even with a clingy toddler LOL 😂😂😂
I had you perched up on my windowsill while doing dishes. Three little kids, a home reno and a whole lot of overwhelm made me feel deflated when you mentioned resolutions and big goals. I can't keep up with what is going on now, there is no way I can even daydream about doing more...and when you said that you achieved none of your goals for 2023, tears sprang to my eyes and I sat down to type this response, thanking you for being so open and giving me permission to not be able to give any more of myself to anything outside of the daily right now. I really needed your honesty, it helped lift some weight from my shoulders. Thank you.
I don’t t really have 2024 resolutions. I want to keep moving and stay healthy. You accomplished a LOT in 2023. You moved into a new house and are totally unpacked and decorated. That’s amazing.
Self-care, this is my word for 2024. Decluttering is going to help me with my word of the year. The less stuff and messes I have, the less worry, anxiety and embarrassment I will have, which will contribute to my mental part of self care… at least I think it will 😂
My only goals for the year are continuing things I was doing in 2023. And maybe I'll add learning to spin with a drop spindle, but that's it. I've been working on a lot over the last few years and it's all starting to come to an end, and I want that ending this year. also, during your live the other day, I decluttered a shelf of dishes I never use and have wanted to get rid of for so long. It took 15 minutes, even with the wipe down. Thank you!
Thanks Cas, remember you completed your paramedic trading in 2023! And kept us all inspired and focused 😊
Thank you, Cas. I have goals instead. This year, I am definitely clearing and organising my home.
My word for the year is fulfillment. In 2016 my husband and I split. Through and ugly divorce and a brutal custody battle, losing my mom and then having a stroke I have also managed to find and heal myself, meet a man who is a dream, get married and are building a house that is accessible for me. This year i am going beyond gratitude. I am finding fulfillment. I don’t need any more. I am excited for all that is coming to me. But i am going to be fulfilled and appreciate it all without focusing on what is missing or what i cant do. I have all i need! 😊
I’ve taken care of others - sick family. I’ve had different family sick or needing care for several years. My health has declined but now I’m in a different “season” so I’m taking care of me this year. My goal is to work on me 💜. Stronger, healthier and happier in 2024❣️
My goal is to get my home looking clean and organized, buying less stuff, using up my food, and learning to crochet 😊
My goal is to get ready to do a big remodel by getting rid of anything we won’t need in the future. We are entering retirement stage. We have a house full of stuff from the last 27 years! We don’t need it!!!
Share your journey for the 5 k goal. I'm OK with that. It doesn't have to be all about decluttering. I enjoy when you share your goals with us.😊
I covered a box that 1/2 gal ball jars came in with some contact paper & it's our designated toilet paper spot in our bathroom. I have some other boxes that I'm thinking about making pantry bins too. Best part, they're free.
I also feel like not much was accomplished this year but we bought our first home and moved. The year before our move I had spent decluttering made a huge difference and all of that was possible from the inspiration your videos provide. Thank you! I don’t have specific goals but I chose the word restore as my theme so I’ll be focusing on small habits to help restore my health, peace, and connection. Progress is still progress even if it is small.
Back in the 70's we thought 2000 was so far away... wondering what it would be like. Now, can you believe we are 24 years into the 2000. Amazing how time goes by.
my word of the year is simplify. Simplify my agenda, my routines, the chaos in my house and office ...etc
I wish I had all that space to organize. Please do more segments on small home organizing.
I LOVE YOU BUNCHES! I love your videos. I worry about the processed food that your family is eating. Fresh crispy vegetables and fruit is way better. Love you Cas! 💕 💕 💞 Keep the Awesome videos coming. ❤❤😊
Yay for the cereal box plug! For all my storage that is behind closed doors, Aldi is my Container Store!!!! Free and recyclable. Larger boxes for bins, cardboard flats for canned toids, and I've used the large pretzel containers for many many years. Thank you for the reminder about making it as easy to put away as it is to set it down. Have a blessed day, everyone!
Honestly just no major catastrophes!! In 2021 we all got Covid and then my brother passed. In 2022 my mom passed and I was in a car accident. In 2023 I started the year off with a horrendous case of shingles that took almost 2 months to recover from then had surgery. So here's hoping in 2024
Great tips! I just wanted to say that the 30 day bootcamp is totally worth the $30! You actually have access to the videos for a full year 😊 I bought mine in the summer, have done about half the videos so far. I will def get to the rest before my time is up b/c they have been so helpful!