Traveling is fun! The planning phase… not so much. Regardless of how far ahead a trip has been scheduled, last minute preparations are inevitable. Packing bags and preparing your home to be empty for a few days or weeks can be very stressful. Here are a few tips to help make pre-departure packing and prepping […]
Tips for Laundry Room Organization
Laundry rooms in the Bay Area have an amazing ability to collect clutter. It seems that not only clothes end up there but also random coats, sporting equipment, and footwear. These piles of belongings can make it difficult to use the room for the purpose it was meant for. There is no reason that you […]
7 Tips to Organize Your Cabin
A cabin at the lake—or anywhere else quiet, peaceful, and outside the city—is meant to be a place for relaxation and recuperation. People use their cabin as their getaway from the hectic day-to-day stresses of work and school. The last thing they need when they arrive is to deal with the kind of chaotic mess […]
Great Playroom Storage Ideas
Sure, the whole idea behind a children’s playroom is to provide a space where the kids can spread out all of their toys and assorted junk and really let loose. However, that doesn’t mean it needs to exist in a constant state of emergency. By following some easy tips, it may actually be possible to […]
The path to “spatial nirvana”
In many ways, redesigning old rooms is like following the steps of a life improvement program. First you realize it is time for change, then you accept that fact and finally you take proactive steps to make the change a reality. That said, the path to an organized life is not always easy or straightforward […]
Big city living in tiny spaces
A newer addition to the San Francisco Bay Area housing market has been the introduction of high rise residential condominium buildings. These units offer luxury, convenience and tasteful amenities. Unfortunately, they are usually small and have limited space and storage. Condo living doesn’t have to feel like dorm living with custom cabinets and closets by […]
Organize your small apartment
If you live in a small apartment here are a few tips to help organize even the tiniest of spaces. Rotate clothes Consider storing away your winter clothes during the summer to free up some space in your closet and do the same with your summer clothes during the winter. It is helpful, of course, […]
Bits and Pieces: Organizing the Small Things
Finding storage solutions in San Rafael for your home’s larger areas can be an involved process, but one that you can tackle with the right steps (and the help of a professional!). Sometimes it’s the little things that can be more difficult — we’re talking about areas like junk drawers and catch-all baskets. Here’s how […]
Popular home storage accessories for simplifying the everyday
There are many accessories available that can help you organize and keep track of your possessions to enhance and make the most of your existing storage system. Jewelry organizers A jewelry organizer will help keep track of some of your most valuable items, your jewelry. These items can be valuable both from a price and […]
Ideas for smaller homes
Here are three ideas for residents of smaller homes, condos or apartments that you can use to help organize your belongings as efficiently as possible. Use hooks Hooks can be a good solution for storing and organizing. Place hooks in areas that are generally not seen, like on the wall to the back of your […]
