39 Organizing Ideas That Will Actually Make Your Home Look Spotless

39 Organizing Ideas That Will Actually Make Your Home Look Spotless
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Who else is so ready for a blank slate? It's a new year, which means it's time to say goodbye to any chaotic or messy spaces and take on some killer organizing habits - ones that will leave you with a spotless, gleaming home. Looking for some ideas to get you started? Here are some brilliant organizing hacks you just might want to save!

1. Use clothespins to hang jewelry, gloves, or scarves
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Project via Mother Daughter Projects

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2. Organize shoes in a large tote bag using wine crate dividers
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Project via HeartWork Organizing

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3. Store earrings on a $2 plastic sink mat
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Project via Organized 31

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4. Make use of your under sink space with Dollar Store containers
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Project via Time with Thea

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5. Hang a framed shoe organizer
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Project via DIY Passion

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6. Use some aluminum sheeting to order your winter wear
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Project via Polished Habitat

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7. Make toothbrush holders from PVC pipes
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Project via Crafting in the Rain

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8. Bring order to your desk with pegboard
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Project via Crafting in the Rain

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9. Fold origami boxes to organize a small drawer
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Project via Thrift Diving

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10. Stow toilet paper rolls strategically
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Project via Christi @Chatfield Court

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11. Spray paint Dollar Store bins for polished pantry storage
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Project via Polished Habitat

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12. Add bath toy storage to the tub
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Project via Blue i Style

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13. Dress up cheap bins for pretty bedroom storage
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Project via Blue i Style

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14. Organize ribbon and trim on a vintage ruler
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Project via Sew a Fine Seam

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15. Or stack up your ribbons on a post
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Project via Petticoat Junktion

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16. Turn a corn starch can into LEGO storage
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Project via Organized 31

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17. Use plastic fast food trays to arrange your sock drawer
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Project via Organized 31

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18. Keep wires and chargers from tangling using a cereal box
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Project via The Boondocks Blog

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19. DIY a shoe cubby for the wasted space beneath your coats
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Project via Lehman Lane

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20. Make your entryway storage work double duty as decor
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Project via Funky Junk Interiors

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21. Add custom closet storage (including the doors)
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Project via Pretty Practical Home

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22. Make sense of your desk space with a thrift store find
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Project via Patina Paradise

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23. Keep clutter hidden in plain by storing it in vintage suitcases
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Project via My Thrift Store Addiction

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24. Organize necklaces on the wall with easy utility hooks
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Project via Ciburbanity

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25. Keep your desk clear of notes and clutter with a command center
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Project via Ciburbanity

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26. Make a multipurpose organizer using nesting boxes
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Project via Morena's Corner

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27. Upcycle old records into stylish mail and magazine holders
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Project via Morena's Corner

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28. Use a labeled crate to stow each craft
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Project via Albion Gould

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29. Add a pegboard to the back of your pantry for pots and pans
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Project via The Painted Drawer

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30. Store all of your spices in the same type of container with labels
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Project via Not Just Paper & Paint

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31. Display books on picture rails for easy access
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Project via C'mon, Get Crafty

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32. Keep notes and cards from disappearing with an old cookie sheet
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Project via Sadie Seasongoods

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33. Store grains and snacks with coffee creamer containers
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Project via FrugElegance

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34. Repurpose old jeans into cute hanging pockets for your bedroom
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Project via Pillar Box Blue

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35. Clear countertop clutter in the bathroom with a wall organizer
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Project via Keeping It Simple

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36. Add shelves to empty corners to squeeze in more storage
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Project via Pretty Handy Girl

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37. Keep bed sets together by stowing sheets in the matching pillow case
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Project via The Typical Mom

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38. Store coffee table books and magazines in an easy burlap basket
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Project via Love of Home

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39. Organize your tape in a box with a sharp cutting edge
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Project via The Scrap Shoppe Blog

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For more brilliant organizing ideas to make your home look amazing, check out the organizing page on Hometalk!

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