LB Gabriel

Don’t fall into the trap of throwing your clothes haphazardly in bags at the last minute. It can waste a lot of space and time (later) — not to mention leave you with a wrinkled and damaged wardrobe. Instead, make the entire moving process easier on yourself in the long run by learning how to pack clothes for a move the best way with these 15 hacks.

When it comes to organizing areas of our homes, the one most often overlooked — perhaps on purpose — is the garage. If you’re tired of parking your car outside or not being able to find what you need, use these tried-and-true DIY garage organization ideas that are easy on your budget.

Shoes. Sure, they can transform a boring outfit into a show-stopping ensemble. But if you get too many piled on your bedroom floor, they’ll quickly go from fun to hazardous. Put an end to the shoe stash madness with these shoe storage ideas for every space.

You find a few pens and an errant hair tie on the kitchen counter. Where do they go? Chances are, they’re swept straight into the junk drawer. If you want to turn that disheveled mess into an organized oasis, read on for our favorite junk drawer organization tips.

Want to focus more on what you love? Follow these seven simple steps to home organization from Katherine Lawrence, a certified professional organizer, KonMari consultant, and adviser to A&E’s “Hoarders” series.