Friday, July 22, 2011
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Organizing small spaces: 10 tips to make the most out of your space
1. Use vertical space
After talking with lots of Tiny House folks, I have seen this as a trend: maximize the vertical. Everything above 8 feet is all dead air if you don’t use it, so capitalize on that. You could have a small chest that takes up 2 square feet of floor space. If it is 4 feet tall, you will have around 8 cubic feet of storage. Take that to the ceiling and suddenly you have doubled or tripled your volume, but haven’t given away any more floor space which is a scarcity in a Tiny House.
After talking with lots of Tiny House folks, I have seen this as a trend: maximize the vertical. Everything above 8 feet is all dead air if you don’t use it, so capitalize on that. You could have a small chest that takes up 2 square feet of floor space. If it is 4 feet tall, you will have around 8 cubic feet of storage. Take that to the ceiling and suddenly you have doubled or tripled your volume, but haven’t given away any more floor space which is a scarcity in a Tiny House.
2. Everything has a place and is in its place
When working with a small space I know that everything needs a place. Without it, your house goes from quaint to cluttered. Make sure every item you have has its own resting place and be sure that it finds its way back once you’re done using it. One lady who lives in a 90 square foot apartment said to me “if it doesn’t have a place, do you really need it?” and that’s a good point. Things that matter and are used are important enough to demand a place.
When working with a small space I know that everything needs a place. Without it, your house goes from quaint to cluttered. Make sure every item you have has its own resting place and be sure that it finds its way back once you’re done using it. One lady who lives in a 90 square foot apartment said to me “if it doesn’t have a place, do you really need it?” and that’s a good point. Things that matter and are used are important enough to demand a place.
3. Double duty on items
There are those items which are by their nature, multi functional. You need to capitalize on these types of items. When you consider an item, you should always think if there is something else that can do it already. A perfect example of this is the end table, which transforms to a chair for extra seating. Check it out here.
There are those items which are by their nature, multi functional. You need to capitalize on these types of items. When you consider an item, you should always think if there is something else that can do it already. A perfect example of this is the end table, which transforms to a chair for extra seating. Check it out here.
4. Purpose built – built ins
Built-ins are nice, but built-ins with a purpose are even better. Think specifics. When paring down your possessions, you will identify the 100 or so items that will be contained in your house. Take stock of those items and let them dictate the form of your storage. If you are a ski patrol member, your closet should be able to fit your skis. If you live in colder climates, you will need more room for larger jackets than others might.
Built-ins are nice, but built-ins with a purpose are even better. Think specifics. When paring down your possessions, you will identify the 100 or so items that will be contained in your house. Take stock of those items and let them dictate the form of your storage. If you are a ski patrol member, your closet should be able to fit your skis. If you live in colder climates, you will need more room for larger jackets than others might.
5. Go digital / paperless
As if being greener isn’t motivation enough, going digital, as I call it, means that you are able to reduce the tangible items you need. Digital files take up no space if you have them stored online, with the added advantage of being able to access them from anywhere. Combined with backing the files up, they become safer than real world things. The IRS officially accepts all scanned copies of receipts and bank statements. This extends beyond receipts: books on your Kindle, movies on your Roku, music on OpenTape, or recipes in a wiki. See my post about using some of these. Here
As if being greener isn’t motivation enough, going digital, as I call it, means that you are able to reduce the tangible items you need. Digital files take up no space if you have them stored online, with the added advantage of being able to access them from anywhere. Combined with backing the files up, they become safer than real world things. The IRS officially accepts all scanned copies of receipts and bank statements. This extends beyond receipts: books on your Kindle, movies on your Roku, music on OpenTape, or recipes in a wiki. See my post about using some of these. Here
6. Less is more
At this point I am preaching to the choir but, the question is not how to organize all your stuff, but on how to reduce the stuff to organize. The mentality needed is the same as you had if/when you went to college. The dorm rooms were tiny and you were broke. You only had what you really needed. Studies have shown that more stuff does not lead to happiness, so focus on the important things in life.
At this point I am preaching to the choir but, the question is not how to organize all your stuff, but on how to reduce the stuff to organize. The mentality needed is the same as you had if/when you went to college. The dorm rooms were tiny and you were broke. You only had what you really needed. Studies have shown that more stuff does not lead to happiness, so focus on the important things in life.
7. One thing in, one thing out
One principle that I like to pull from the Zen/Fung Shui school of thought is this. If you want to add a new item, consider adopting the rule that for every item you bring in, you must give up something else. Now, no cheating – like giving up a pen for an arm chair, but you get the idea.
One principle that I like to pull from the Zen/Fung Shui school of thought is this. If you want to add a new item, consider adopting the rule that for every item you bring in, you must give up something else. Now, no cheating – like giving up a pen for an arm chair, but you get the idea.
8. Be intentional
Living with intention will have a profound impact on your life. Be thoughtful in your actions and choices. This extends to your organization and stuff. When you consider purchasing an item, you must first evaluate it and decide if you really need it. I often don’t buy it right then, but next time I am in that store (in a week or two). If I still want it then, I usually go for it if it makes sense.
Living with intention will have a profound impact on your life. Be thoughtful in your actions and choices. This extends to your organization and stuff. When you consider purchasing an item, you must first evaluate it and decide if you really need it. I often don’t buy it right then, but next time I am in that store (in a week or two). If I still want it then, I usually go for it if it makes sense.
9. Think inside the box
This is a technique that I use when I feel that a certain space is cluttered or if I start stacking stuff. Take a box, fill it up with everything. Then as you need the items pull them out of the box. Six weeks later, if you still have stuff in the box – no, let me rephrase that, you WILL have stuff in the box – you can evaluate what is left. There is rarely an item that I have that I don’t use within 6 weeks that’s worth keeping. Detailed box theory.
This is a technique that I use when I feel that a certain space is cluttered or if I start stacking stuff. Take a box, fill it up with everything. Then as you need the items pull them out of the box. Six weeks later, if you still have stuff in the box – no, let me rephrase that, you WILL have stuff in the box – you can evaluate what is left. There is rarely an item that I have that I don’t use within 6 weeks that’s worth keeping. Detailed box theory.
10. Most used items easy to access
This seems pretty obvious, but having the most used items in the front means you are able to access them quicker and without disturbing other things. This ties back to being intentional. You should be intense about organizing your items in this manner. If you notice that there are items in the back that haven’t been touched in a while, it’s time to evaluate whether you still need them.
This seems pretty obvious, but having the most used items in the front means you are able to access them quicker and without disturbing other things. This ties back to being intentional. You should be intense about organizing your items in this manner. If you notice that there are items in the back that haven’t been touched in a while, it’s time to evaluate whether you still need them.
For more articles like this and other on Tiny Houses visit TheTinyLife.com.
From Laundry to Landscape: Tap Into Greywater
Across the country, people are discovering that it's surprisingly easy to recycle your household water. With a simple DIY system, you can take the water from your washing machine and use it to water fruit trees in your yard. Unfortunately, many state regulations still prohibit greywater use, or require a permit, even for small greywater systems. However, greywater advocates are making progress in changing these restrictive codes.
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Freebies and events for the weekend
AC Moore – Saturday 1-3pm, FREE Make & Take: Pony Bead Name Keychain! They are also having Free Make & Take kids crafts on Wednesdays from 3-5pm all Summer long.
The Home Depot – Saturday & Sunday, FREE home improvement classes.
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Saturday 11am-3pm, Free Demo: Papercrafting with Cricut Expression.
Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, My Jazzy Journal: Kids create & decorate a journal to draw & write in.
Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 10am-Noon, Kids build wooden Binoculars! Be sure to sign up for this event here.
Michaels – Friday 6-7pm, Christmas in July – Duck Tape Santa Suit Pail Demo (Adult event). Saturday 11am-2pm, Passport to Fun FREE Make-It Take-It Event Mexico: Create your own Mexican Sun and Tissue Paper Flowers. Saturday 3-5pm, Christmas in July – Glitter Ornament Event: Make-It Take-It with purchase of ornament (Adult event).
*See more events coming up next week here.
*See more events coming up next week here.
Pottery Barn – Sunday 10 am, How To Decorate With Color & Pattern Class. Call your local store to RSVP.
Pottery Barn Kids – Saturday 10am, Decorating Class Back to School & Study Spaces: get advice on setting up a study space for your kids. Kids can enjoy a special crafting activity too! Call your local store to RSVP.
Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.
Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. Possible Big G Sampling Event.
Tons Of $5 Golfin' Gear During Dollar Days - Limited Quantities, Don't Miss Out!
CVS DEAL!
Deal Idea:
Buy 2 Schick Xtreme 3 projected price $8.49
Buy 2 Skintimate Cream at $2.19
Use B1G1 Schick Disposable Razors 6/26/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/7/2011)
and $1/1 Schick Disposable Razor Package 7/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/28/2011)
and Use (2)$1.50/1 Skintimate Cream Shave or $1/1 printable
or Use $1/1 Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave 7/24/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/10/2011)
Pay $8.87 and get back $10 ECB
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Buy 2 Schick Hydro Razors at $7.99
Buy 2 Skintimate at $2.19
Use (2)$4/1 Schick Hydro Razors 6/12/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/24/2011)
and Use (2) $1.50/1 Skintimate coupon
or Use $1/1 Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave 7/24/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/10/2011)
Pay $9.36 and get back $10 ECB!
Dominick’s Deals 7/21 – 7/27
Here are the best Dominick’s Deals for the week:
Buy 4, Save $4 Instantly
Folgers Coffee or K-Cups
Use $0.25/1 Folgers Coffee Products 7/10/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/14/2011)
Use $1/1 Folgers Black Silk Coffee 7/10/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/14/2011)
Use $1.50/2 Folgers Any Product 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Use $1/2 Folgers Coffee Products 7/10/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/14/2011)
Use $1/1 Folgers Black Silk Coffee
Use $0.25/1 Folgers Coffee Products 7/10/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/14/2011)
Use $1/1 Folgers Black Silk Coffee 7/10/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/14/2011)
Use $1.50/2 Folgers Any Product 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Use $1/2 Folgers Coffee Products 7/10/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/14/2011)
Use $1/1 Folgers Black Silk Coffee
Smucker’s Strawberry Jam, Goober, Spoonable Toppings or Finest Preserves
Use $1/2 Smucker’s Jam, Jelly , Preserves or fruit 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Use $1/1 Smucker’s Toppings 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
Use $1/2 Smucker’s Toppings 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
Use $1/2 Smucker’s Jam, Jelly , Preserves or fruit 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Use $1/1 Smucker’s Toppings 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
Use $1/2 Smucker’s Toppings 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
Pillsbury Cake or Brownie Mix
Use $1/2 Pillsbury Frosting or Brownie Mixes 6/12/2011 RP Insert (exp 9/30/2011)
Use $1/2 Pillsbury Frosting or Brownie Mixes 6/12/2011 RP Insert (exp 9/30/2011)
Super Coupon Highlights:
Ritz or Ritz Crackerfuls $1.99 (Limit 4)
Use $0.75/1 Ritz Crackerfuls Product
Pay as low as $1.24 each after coupon
Use $0.75/1 Ritz Crackerfuls Product
Pay as low as $1.24 each after coupon
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad or Helper Dinners $.99 (Limit 10)
Use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Use $0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna or Chicken Helper 7/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/10/2011)
Use $0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken 6/12/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/6/2011)
Pay as low as $0.74 each after coupon wyb 2
Use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Use $0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna or Chicken Helper 7/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/10/2011)
Use $0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken 6/12/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/6/2011)
Pay as low as $0.74 each after coupon wyb 2
Breyers Ice Cream, Klondike Novelties, Magnum Novelties, Ben & Jerry’s or Starbucks Ice Cream, Marie Callender’s Steamers $2.49 (Limit 10)
Use $1.50/2 Breyer’s Blasts
Use $0.75/1 Breyers Blasts!
Use $1/1 Magnum Ice Cream 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Use $1/1 Magnum Ice Cream Bars 6/26/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/24/2011)
Use $1/1 Magnum Ice Cream Products 7/31/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/28/2011)
Use $1.25/1 Starbucks Ice Cream Pint
Use $1/2 Starbucks Ice Cream
Use $0.75/1 Starbucks Ice Cream
Use $1/2 Marie Callender’s Frozen Meals
Pay as low as $1.49 each after coupon
Use $1.50/2 Breyer’s Blasts
Use $0.75/1 Breyers Blasts!
Use $1/1 Magnum Ice Cream 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Use $1/1 Magnum Ice Cream Bars 6/26/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/24/2011)
Use $1/1 Magnum Ice Cream Products 7/31/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/28/2011)
Use $1.25/1 Starbucks Ice Cream Pint
Use $1/2 Starbucks Ice Cream
Use $0.75/1 Starbucks Ice Cream
Use $1/2 Marie Callender’s Frozen Meals
Pay as low as $1.49 each after coupon
General Mills Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch, Lucky Charms or Kix $1.79 (Limit 4)
Use $0.75/1 Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch Cereal 7/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/27/2011)
Use $0.75/1 General Mills Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch
Use $0.75/1 General Mills Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch
Use $0.75/1 General Mills Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch
Pay $1.04 each after coupon
Use $0.75/1 Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch Cereal 7/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/27/2011)
Use $0.75/1 General Mills Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch
Use $0.75/1 General Mills Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch
Use $0.75/1 General Mills Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch
Pay $1.04 each after coupon
4 Day Sales (Friday – Monday):
Nectarines $.99/lb
Little Debbie Family Packs 10/$10
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese $.75
Other Grocery Deals:
Cantaloupe $.99 each
Armour LunchMakers $.99
Lean Cuisine Entrees 5/$10
Use $1/4 Lean Cuisine Varieties (IE) Printable (FF)
Use $1/2 Lean Cuisine SavingStar
Use $1/4 Lean Cuisine Product 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/7/2011)
Pay as low as $1.50 each after coupon
Use $1/4 Lean Cuisine Varieties (IE) Printable (FF)
Use $1/2 Lean Cuisine SavingStar
Use $1/4 Lean Cuisine Product 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/7/2011)
Pay as low as $1.50 each after coupon
General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios or Reese’s Puffs $2.49
Use $0.50/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal
Use $0.50/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal
Pay $1.99 each after coupon
Use $0.50/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal
Use $0.50/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal
Pay $1.99 each after coupon
Before you shop, don’t forget to sign up for the Dominick’s Just For U member loyalty program and receive a FREE dozen eggs plus money saving coupons in your email box.
PetSmart: Free Nylabone Dog Chews
You can get free Nylabone Edible Dog Chews at PetSmart with the $2/1 Nylabone Edible Dog Chews coupon. Here’s how:
Buy 1 Nylabone Edible Dog Chews (singles) at $1.54
Use $2/1 Nylabone Edible Dog Chews Coupon (valid until 8/15)
Free after coupon
You’ll need to add another small item onto your order to absorb the $0.44 overage.
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