Mommy's Lil Helper: The Best Ways to Store Legos


Updated 02/07/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

The Best Storage Solutions For Legos

A favorite toy for generations, Legos are great for encouraging creativity, developing fine motor skills and problem-solving skills. What's not so great about them: the clean-up. Hundreds of little pieces scattered across the playroom floor can be a huge hassle . . . unless of course, you use one of these smart storage solutions. Check out our five favorite solutions for storing the building Read more

Cleanup Time: 10 Fun Storage Bins For Kids


Updated 01/29/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Storage For Kids

Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share! Mamas try their very best to keep things organized in the kids' rooms and playroom — but there's so much to be done that she needs a little helping hand. Get your tots to help out during cleanup time with these 10 adorable storage bins for kids. Read more

Are You a Collector?


Updated 12/29/11 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Storing Records

My husband and I are passionate record collectors, with albums ranging from Debussy to Destroyer in our collection. Our collection is nothing close to the records showcased in this photo, but we still have issues with storing our albums in a chic and accessible manner. I love the idea of creating a room divider out of a storage cabinet, as this homeowner did. It would be the perfect place to Read more

MiniDock Minimizes the Cord Mess


Updated 09/14/11 7:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

MiniDock Cordless iPhone and iPod Charger

A simple way to make a house organized is to clear the cord clutter. You could pick up the pricey iPhone charging on the floor, but there's any easier solution. The Bluelounge MiniDock ($20) plugs into the USB port of an iPhone or iPod power adapter for a wall-mounted docking station minus the cord tangle. Compatible with even the iPod Nano, so say "hello" to your tidier tech life. Read more

What Living in a 90-Square-Foot Apartment in New York Is Like


Updated 05/17/11 1:54 PM · Posted by · 29 comments

How to Live in Small Apartments

In a YouTube video that has gone viral, professional organizer Felice Cohen displays plenty of savvy when she shows viewers how she makes a 90-square-foot apartment fit her lifestyle. For one, it already fits her budget as she's paying $700 to live alone in an apartment in New York, a city with one of the highest real estate prices in the country. Another appealing aspect of the small space is Read more

Do You Replace Your Pillows?


Updated 03/04/11 12:37 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Replace Pillows to Protect From Dust Mites

CasaSugar Community member Sherrilee recently wrote in the Organization Tips group, "I found it's worth it if you change your pillows often. I buy new ones when they lose their plumpness. They aren't sanitary anymore, and I feel safer as it prevents dust mites and other germs. It's worth investing in." Do you do the same? Do you swap in new pillows when they're no longer plump or clean? Read more

Geek Tip: Use Filters to Declutter Email


Updated 09/22/10 12:55 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Use Filters and Labels to Declutter Email

Depending on the morning, checking my email can be downright stressful. I'm usually greeted by an overwhelming amount of email, which can sometimes take the better half of my day to get through. To save on time, I set my Gmail account up to delete emails from certain senders. I've also started applying labels and filters to my contacts as another way to save on time. Find out more after the Read more

10 Ideas For Bedroom Storage


Updated 01/21/10 11:29 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 6 comments

10 Ideas For Bedroom Storage

As part of this month's focus on home organization, I thought we'd take a look at some ideas for keeping your bedroom neat, organized, and stylish in the new year. From small storage ideas to bigger design solutions for clutter, check out the slideshow. Read more

Do You Keep Your Shoes in Shoe Boxes?


Updated 10/04/09 6:39 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 15 comments

Do You Keep Your Shoes in Shoe Boxes?

My closet is the most unruly area of my home, and my shoes are the worst of it. The thought of keeping them all in shoe boxes, clear plastic or not, is actually funny to me; they wouldn't last even a week. But I applaud anyone who can keep up with it. Organization Tips group member PopGal recently spent a rainy weekend organizing her shoes in transparent plastic shoe boxes from the Container Read more