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The best organising tips from Pinterest

<p>Getting (and staying) organised can seem like the never-ending battle. You sort out your saucepans only to realise that your cutlery drawer is in worse shape than ever. Fortunately Pinterest has come to the rescue with a compilation of their best ever organisation tips to help you find a system that will work in the long term.</p> <ol> <li>Invest in a pan organiser to keep your stacks neat and allow easy access from top to bottom.</li> <li>Use bulldog clips in your freezer – Prevent bags of frozen veggies knocking around and taking up space by hanging them from your freezer rack using bulldog clips.</li> <li>Keep bobby pins tidy – Never lose another bobby pin by attaching a magnetic strip to your bathroom cupboard and sticking them on for easy access.</li> <li>Keep electrical cords and cables under control by storing in toilet and paper towel roll holders.</li> <li>Stop your garbage bags becoming a mess by installing a small rail and popping them on that for easy dispensing.</li> <li>Repackage pantry items to maximise space. Pantries are one of the prime sites for clutter. Keep things organised with labeled containers and storage bins.</li> <li>Use unused space to your advantage – Bench tops becoming crowded? Elevate things up and away by using your wall space. Installing a railing (easily found at IKEA) with hanging baskets and bins gives you back your bench while keeping things organised.</li> <li>Maximise hanging space in your wardrobe – If you enjoy the odd can of soft drink, consider keeping the aluminum tab next time you finish your drink. It can be used to attach one clothes hanger onto another effectively doubling your hanging space. Genius!</li> </ol> <p>How do you stay organised at home? Share your tried and true organising tricks in the comments below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/06/best-way-to-fold-fitted-sheet-video/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Best way to fold fitted sheet</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/06/5-foods-you-should-never-reheat/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">5 foods you should never reheat</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/06/the-secret-to-keeping-your-whites-white/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The secret to keeping your whites white</span></em></strong></a></p>

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How “neat freaks” organise their closets

<p>From linen closets to kitchen cupboards to clothes wardrobes, these brilliantly organised closets will inspire you to organise, de-clutter and tidy your own closets (if you need to, that is).</p> <p>1. Add racks and drawers beneath your hanging shirts.</p> <p><img width="500" height="648" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10711/1_500x648.jpg" alt="1 (104)"/></p> <p>2. Turn an extra closet into a craft corner.</p> <p><img width="500" height="503" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10712/2_500x503.jpg" alt="2 (109)"/></p> <p>3. Label containers to find items easier in the kitchen cupboard.</p> <p><img width="500" height="752" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10713/3.jpeg" alt="3 (105)"/></p> <p>4. A variety of storage options means there’s a place for everything.</p> <p><img width="498" height="420" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10714/4_498x420.jpg" alt="4 (97)"/></p> <p>5. For those with shoe fetishes, labelling your shoe boxes makes them easier to find.</p> <p><img width="499" height="505" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10715/5_499x505.jpg" alt="5 (91)"/></p> <p>6. A storage box for all your items makes for a tidy linen closet.</p> <p><img width="500" height="594" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10716/6_500x594.jpg" alt="6 (88)"/></p> <p>7. Hooks are a great way to get extra storage space.</p> <p><img width="500" height="503" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10717/7_500x503.jpg" alt="7 (81)"/></p> <p>8. Use the space above and below closet rod to maximise your storage.</p> <p><img width="500" height="750" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10718/8_500x750.jpg" alt="8 (75)"/></p> <p>9. Adjustable shelves makes it easier to store a variety of things.</p> <p><img width="493" height="648" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10719/9.jpg" alt="9 (61)"/></p> <p>10. Non-permanent pull-out drawers are a great way to organise pots and pans in cupboards.</p> <p><img width="480" height="640" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10720/12.jpg" alt="12 (15)"/></p>

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