Moving into a basement
apartment and getting it organized can be a challenge. Fortunately,
I have been successful at getting my
basement apartment organized and in the next few weeks, I will
share my progress with you. You will learn
how to efficiently organize
and maximize the space in a small area (less than 400 square feet).
Stay tuned!
Happy Organizing!
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To continue sharing my basement apartment organization success, I began with the area that required the most attention, which was my my bathroom. This is where my day starts - showering, brushing my teeth, hairstyling, makeup application, the list goes on. Therefore, it was important to get my bathroom in order, and I successfully managed to do it without spending a lot of time or money. Now my bathroom space is maximized with adequate and functional
Fortunately, my mom introduced me to a great product that has helped tremendously to organize my spices. My cooking preparation and clean-up time has decreased considerably because I can now find my spices easily. What a great find!
I eliminate the packaging, recycle them if applicable, and store the products together in Ziploc bags. This is an easy and affordable way to organize my favorite products.
Happy Organizing! To provide a temporary and affordable solution, I incorporated a few storage options that accommodate my clothing, accessories (purses, scarves and ... This picture for example is of my favorite bedroom. It was functional and stylish and I immediately felt peaceful when I entered the room. In essence, an organized space should make you feel relaxed.
What space in your home is well organized and brings you peace?
Happy Organizing! 
I like to cook and I have accumulated a lot of spices. Determining where to store your spices can be tricky because they take up a lot of space. The key to organizing your spices is to use a tool that helps you to maximize the cabinet or drawer space. 
I like to stock up on my favorite items and store them until they are used. Packaging on most items can be big and bulky and take up a lot of space. In order to maximize my storage space, I have found an easy solution.
What are you favorite organizing tips? Join our discussion groups.
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One drawback to the closet in my basement apartment is that there is no closet. Since I own a lot of clothes and shoes, it was imperative that I
create a closet space. 
Is there a space in your home that you are proud of? It could be an entire area such as a bedroom or family room, or a small area such as a hallway or closet.
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