5 Inexpensive Tips to Organize and Improve the Look of Your Home Home Decoration Home Improvement by Brionna Kennedy - December 9, 2013March 21, 2014 Effective Home Organization Tips – Here goes…. Taking the time to simplify the home can drastically increase appeal, help keep it tidy and even boost the mood. While some may think that simplification is next to impossible without spending big money and investing a lot of time, this is not so. There are five simplification tools that cost little-to-nothing and can be completed in minimal time. Toss it Out All those things that are not being used, toss them out. Do not look for reasons to hold on to them for future use. If you have not used them and do not have anything requiring immediate use for the item either throw it away or donate it for a good cause. Clothes, books and unused gym equipment are often the culprits. Keep it Together One of the biggest problems with simplification is keeping the things one needs in a specific place. However, if those items are in a convenient location, you will be more likely to put it where it belongs. Therefore, put frequently used or needed items where they will be handy. The less effort you have to exert, the more likely you will be to follow the plan. Do Not Overdo It Sometimes in efforts to organize, we simply it. Making it more complicated than it has to be does not serve a purpose and does not add to simplicity. Generalizing certain items such as stationary for example, makes more sense and is much easier than say separating it out by the kind and color. Take Advantage of Storage Extra storage place is a must. There are just some things that are hard to get rid of. Whether they are of sentimental or monetary value. Securing extra space storage for these items is an absolute must. It gets them out of the way without the added worry of damage. One Thing at a Time Take one thing at a time to keep it simple. Starting out with one room and working the way to the next is often recommended. Often times, it is easy to become overwhelmed. Removing clutter and organizing as you go one small step at a time will allow you to best simplify according to needs. These are just a few of the tips for organizing and simplifying around the home and how to go about it. There does not need to be a long drawn out process or a lot of money involved. Just a few smart and quick ideas that anyone is capable of completing. Image Source : http://www.indulgy.com