RESIDENTIAL

Kitchen

• Empty all cabinets, drawers and pantry

• Group items by use

• Throw away items that are broken or out of date

• Donate any unwanted items or duplicates

• Define work areas in the kitchen and allocate all items to an area

• Plan for purchase of appropriate storage bins, containers, baskets

• Put everything away in newly organized spaces

• Label shelves and containers as needed

Closets

• Decide on main use for closets

• Empty all contents

• Possibly have additional shelves and hooks installed

• Put everything away,  utilizing hangars, bins, baskets, and dividers

• Label where necessary

Playrooms / Kids rooms

• Sort through all toys, games, books, and clothes  (with or without children)

• Sort all items for donation

• Organize playroom into areas and organize appropriate toys  and games in each area

• Utilize storage bins and baskets where necessary

• Use labels wherever appropriate

Other

• Bedrooms

• Bathrooms

• Dining rooms

• Living rooms

• Garages

• Utility rooms

• Mail management and filing systems