3 Simple ways to hang a skirt

#1 - THE FOLD OVER

• This is probably the easiest and most common way to hang a skirt. You will need the skirt and a hanger.

• All you need to do is place your skirt through the hanger and that’s it. You can adjust one side of the skirt to either hang over a bit or to match

• As long as the skirt is made of a thicker material, folding is the suggested option since they are less likely to wrinkle or crease.

 #2 - CLIP-IT

• Use a clip-style hanger or detachable clips to secure your skirt at the waistband. This option will prevent the skirt from creasing.

• Adjust the skirt to make sure both sides are balanced to prevent unevenness while hanging.

• You can also use various alternative clips to clip your skirt to the hanger like binder clips and/or heavy duty paper clips - as long as the the clips are large enough

#3 - CLIP-IT (add fabric)

• For embellished or sensitive material skirts, fold a piece of fabric like felt or tissue paper in between the hanger and clip to protect the detailing and/or to prevent scratches on the skirt.

• So grab the skirt waistband and place the fabric on the skirt.

• Once you’re comfortable with the placement, assuming the clips are on the hanger, clip it in place. Make sure the clips and fabric are in intact to ensure the skirt is secure. This will prevent it from slipping out.

• Adjust the hanger accordingly to make sure both sides are even and you’re done!

Honestly there are many ways and different hanger options that can properly hang a skirt. The options that I mentioned allow you to use a hanger you already have as well as use items you already have.

If you’re in the Houston area and would like to learn more about different ways to organize your closet, feel free to get in touch with Rescue My Space today! We’re happy to help.

3 Storage Systems that will help you get Organized

Having storage is an important aspect of a home nowadays. Because the average American family has over 300,000 items in there home, having a place to store said items is crucial. I’ve come across a lot of storage solutions and have chosen my top favorite inexpensive and aesthetic pleasing storage systems on the market today. Best of all, these storage systems are practical since they can be hung thus using vertical spaces that are usually unused.

Take a look at the below and let me know which one do you have or would you like in your home.

T H E A L G O T S Y S T E M

The Algot Series system is the most popular storage system at Ikea. It’s easy to install and can be configured in multiple ways. Best of all, it now comes in black which makes it more compatible to be used in various styled homes.

T H E E L F A S Y S T E M

Probably the most popular storage system on the mark thus far and I see why. Not only is it minimal looking, it also can be configured in multiple ways. The best part is you can go inside your local Container Store and have a closet specialist help you create a custom system.

T H E S T R I N G S Y S T E M

This system is a great balance between functionality and minimalistic style. It’s affordable, easy to assemble and easy to install which to is a WIN WIN in my book! Though this company is in Sweden, delivery is easy and they ship to most states in the US.

As you can see all of these systems are pretty easy to install and can fit most if not all styles. They are just perfect storage solutions to organize any space. If you’re interested in learning more about how these storage systems can help you organize your space, please let me know in the comments section.

If you’re in the Houston area and want to add any of these storage systems to your home, get in touch with Rescue My Space today! We’re happy to help.

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Links to all Storage Systems below:

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5 Storage Bins perfect for Organizing a Small Pantry

Pantries are like the arteries of the kitchen. Even though the kitchen is the heart, without the arteries pumping blood to the heart, it will fail. They also come in different shapes, sizes and structures. Some take up 1/4th of the kitchen, some are in arms length and some are hidden within cabinets. With there differences, they are important to have and probably suffer the most because of the many items inside them. If you are someone suffering with a small pantry, below are 5 different storage bins that will help keep your pantry organized.

The Tosca basket is one of the most sought out bins on the market. It’s minimalist appearance allows it to fit in different pantry styles. Also, with it’s small size, it will fit perfectly in a small pantry. To conclude the handles make it easy to be moved in and out.

Items you can place in it:

• Boxed items

• Packaged Items

Tosca Basket with Wooden Handles

The loft woven storage bin is a bit different since the interior is lined with fabric. That means the components that will be placed inside of the bin will be protect as well as your shelves. It does come in 2 sizes so if you have a small pantry, you have an option. To conclude the handles make it easy to be moved in and out.

Items you can place in it:

• Packaged Bags

• Loose Items

• Bottled Liquids

Loft Woven Storage Bins with Handles

Water Hyacinth bins are another sought after bin. They are not only stylish, they are inexpensive and can fit with any style. In small pantries they are perfect to store almost everything. To conclude the handles make it easy to be moved in and out.

Items you can place in it:

• Boxed items

• Packaged Items

• Bottled Liquids

• Loose Items

Mocha Water Hyacinth Storage Bins with Handles

Though not typically used in a pantry, they are stylish and sturdy. If you have an open pantry, these a great because of it’s beautiful appearance. Most importantly this bin is roomy and perfect to storage different types of items. As the other, the handles make it easy to move.

Items you can place in it:

• Boxed items

• Packaged Items

Blue Two-Tone Storage Bins with Handles

Whatever you want to organize these plastic storage bins are perfect for a pantry. Not only are they durable, they fit in any room seamlessly and their the most inexpensive out of the bunch. Because of their durability all spills and breaks are easy to clean up.

Items you can place in it:

• Boxed items

• Packaged Items

• Bottled Liquids

• Loose Items

• ANYTHING!

White Plastic Storage Bins with Handles

If you’re interested in learning more about different ways to use the mentioned bins inside or outside of the pantry, let me know in the comments below. Also, if you’re looking to getting your pantry organized and you live in the Houston area, get in touch with the Organizing Consultants at Rescue My Space today. Happy Organizing!

8 Common Household Areas To Declutter Weekly

Your home is your haven where you can return for rest after a long, tiring day. However, your home is also the place for items you’ve purchased, which means that the rooms in your house can easily become cluttered. In order to prevent that from happening. It is essential to keep on top of it. You’ve got to declutter from time to time if you expect to maintain a clean, organized and relaxing space. So, without further ado, here are eight spots you should clear out every week:

THE BATHROOM

From old toothbrushes to brand new lotion bottles, your bathroom is a familiar spot for health and beauty related products. Slowly, the clutter will accumulate around the counters and in the medicine cabinet. Take some time to get rid of empty shampoo bottles and used toiletries. Check the expiration dates for everything and keep what you’re likely to use out. Invest in long term storage solutions and put what you want in them. This will help your bathroom look tidier and organized.

THE FRIDGE

Does your fridge smell of moldy cheese? Check behind the drawers and throw it out immediately. It’s easy to forget about old food in the fridge, and these things can clutter up the shelves. Make it a routine to throw out used jars and expired food. This will open up more shelf space and help your fridge to run more efficiently. Not only will you reap the benefits of more food storage space, but clearing and cleaning your fridge will prevent bacteria from spreading to new food.

 THE CLOSET

Decluttering your closet doesn’t have to take up a lot of time. Simply remove unwanted and unworn clothes and give it a good dusting once in a while. Neatly fold your clothes and create categories or designated areas for storing your clothes. This will make your closet look tidier and help you find the items you need faster.

THE BEDROOM

Now that you’ve tidied the closet, it's time to move to your bedroom. Pick up yesterdays clothes from the floor and dress your bed even though of course, we know you do this in the morning. If you come across items that are not being used or don’t belong in your bedroom take them out and consider donating or selling them. Nowadays there are many platforms you can sell your clothes on. All you need to do is take great photos and price it below market value. For the items that don’t belong, send them to their designated place. Understand that your bedroom is one if not the most important area that you want to be decluttered and because you spend a lot of time sleeping there every night, you must take care of it.

THE WASTE BINS

Emptying your trash cans and recycling bins weekly ensures no unpleasant smells develop. A full bin attracts flies and maggots, which is why you want to make sure that you empty it as soon as it’s full. Don’t forget the little bins in your bathroom and bedrooms either. Although these tend to fill up slower, it is still a good idea to clear them out every week just to keep on top of things.

THE HALLWAY

You can prevent piles of clutter from building up in your entryway by consistent tidying. Don’t leave mail and advertising leaflets on the floor. Recycle or throw away what you don’t need. Put the shoes you hardly wear back onto the shoe rack and neatly store your coats in their designated areas. You’d be surprised at how much space you can create by just putting things back to where they belong.

THE COFFEE TABLE

A common bedrest for your mail, TV remote, and other general small items, your coffee table can quickly fill up with everyday products that you frequently use. This leaves no space to actually put down your cup of coffee, the intended use for the table. You need to clear the table weekly and give the surface a quick wipe to ensure it is clean and clutter-free.

YOUR MAKEUP BAG

Makeup bags are filled with necessities that are typically used daily. Items like lipstick, eyeshadow and extra brushes are commonly found in there. However, sometimes you don’t use everything in that bag, and it’s just adding extra dead weight. Try emptying everything out and deciding what you want to keep. The more minimal your makeup bag is, the easier it will be to find anything.

If you’re looking for a professional organizer in Houston, TX to help make more space in your home, get in touch with Rescue My Space today! We’re happy to help.

3 simple ways to handle your Clothes Clutter + BONUS TIP

1.  KNOW YOUR STYLE

As we get older our style typically follows and because of this its important that you update your closet accordingly. Go through your closet and pick out all the clothes that no longer fit your style. Rather than giving them out to your local charity, try seeing if either a friend or a close family member would use it. If so, plan on sending the items to them immediately. I’d also suggest you try selling them. There are various resale apps out there that will help you do so. If nothing transpires from either suggestions, then you can send them to your local charity.

2. DOES IT SUIT YOUR BODY?

From child birth, to the freshman 15 to having a full time job, our bodies are evolving and not at the pace we’d like it to. I myself have gained 10 pounds (honestly closer to 15 pounds) in the last year and have caught myself wanting to purchase clothes I’ll probably wear in the future. After trying the clothes on I knew they didn’t suit me well but I was so stuck on the fact that they were cute, I didn’t realize I probably wouldn’t even wear them. Go in your closet and try on your entire wardrobe but only focus on the ones that you haven’t worn in over a year. If you notice, they no longer fit your body comfortably, then it’s probably time to let them go.

3. ALWAYS HAVE A BUDGET BEFORE YOU GO SHOPPING

Budgets are important to have when you’re really purchasing anything. A great way figure out a wardrobe budget is to first have a purpose when shopping (why are you going shopping? What is your shopping goal?) and next is to know what stores you’ll be shopping in. You don’t want to go to Saks 5th but have a Forever 21 shopping budget. So most importantly you have to be realistic. For example, if you need to buy a dress for an event and the budget you give yourself for said dress is $75, that means you must find a dress less than $75 (including tax) to be within your budget. Therefore the lower you are the better. If you stay true to your shopping budget you will notice how less often you actually go shopping and most importantly your closet will be clutter-free and organized.

BONUS TIP - SLEEP ON IT BEFORE YOU BUY

I can’t tell you how much sleeping on it has helped not only keep money in my pocket, it has helped minimize the clutter in my closet. Sleeping on it, which means, instead of impulsive buying you go sleep. If you find yourself thinking about the items within the next 2-3 days then you buy them. What you will discover is you’re less likely to buy those items if you give yourself time to think about the items you’re considering purchasing.

If you’re looking for a simple and better way to handle your clothes clutter, Rescue My Space can help you achieve your home goals today. We’re happy to help!

10 Signs That You Need to Declutter Your Closet

As many will agree, a closet is a special place in a house. It’s where you go to pick out who you want to be for the day, and it’s where good memories with strong associations to certain outfits are kept. The problem with it is that we can’t always fit everything we’d want in one closet and still have room to add more things later. Therefore, it’s important to clear it out from time to time. With that said, here are ten signs that it’s time to de-clutter your closet:

1. THE SEASON IS CHANGING

For every transition of the season, you will need a new set of clothes and accessories. To make room for a different set of outfits, you’ll need to make space in your closet. Organizing your closet based on the season you’re in will give you the most functional closet, and it allows you to keep a ton of space available and ready for the new season. This is especially important for people with a small closet, as chances are that you struggle to keep everything in there at once.

2. YOUR CLOSET HAS “SPILLAGE”

Spillage is when a space in your home can no longer hold additional belongings therefore items spill out into another room. If you’re greeted by a mound of clothes falling out from your closet every time you open up and can never manage to find the outfit you’re looking for, it may be time to start afresh with a thorough closet decluttering session.

3. YOU’VE STARTED A NEW JOB

As soon as you start working, you will need to make room in your closet for work clothes, formal dresses, and work gear. If you’ve just landed a new job, it’s a good opportunity to start anew and start decluttering!

4. YOU’RE WASTING TIME LOOKING FOR STUFF

The more you work, the more you need to be efficient with your time. You don’t want to wake up every morning stressing over where your shoes are and where your coat is. Doing so can be a huge waste of time. If you start to feel like you’re wasting too much of your time just looking for stuff, then it’s time that you declutter your closet.

5. YOU QUIT YOUR JOB

If you’ve switched jobs or stopped working entirely, it’s time to clear out the stuff that you’re never going to use again. For example, if you needed work boots at your old workplace but will be wearing Oxfords every day at your new office, those boots may need to be donated to make room for your new work clothes.

6. YOU’VE STARTED TO WORK OUT

Gym equipment can take up quite a bit of space, so if you’ve decided to take up exercising, you need to make some space for it in the closet.

7. YOU QUIT GOING TO THE GYM

On the contrary, if you stop going to the gym, you can clear out the gym closet you have for now and restock it if you have the need for it again.

8. SOMEONE WILL BE MOVING IN

More people in the house means that you will have to share your closet space, therefore, if you’re planning to have someone live with you, decluttering may be necessary.

9. YOU BEGIN A NEW HOBBY OR STOP AN OLD HOBBY

Hobby equipment may take up a lot of space, and to make sure that you have everything you need to enjoy your new hobby, you need to clear out the closet to fit everything else in there.

10. YOU’RE FEELING BLUE

People like to have control over things, and the best place to start regaining control is the closet. If the rest of your life isn’t going the way you want it to, you can regain your momentum by accomplishing the small things. Decluttering your closet can be a symbol of a fresh start, and it’s a practical solution if you’re feeling down.

If you’re looking for a professional organizer in Houston, TX to help make more space in your

home especially during a transition in your life, get in touch with Rescue My Space today! We’re happy to help.

What not to do when organizing your Closet

Our closets are one of the most used spaces in the home. It’s a place where we choose who we want to be and remove who we were. For this reason a lot of times our closets suffer the most. Because of this, I wanted to tell you some things you shouldn’t do when organizing your closet which will help get your closet organized.

If you’re interested, keep on reading!

USE WIRE HANGERS

I’m sure many of us probably have at least 2 wire hangers in our closet now. From our dry cleaning to random wire hangers mysteriously appearing, wire hangers are everywhere and need to be destroyed! As you can see I despise them and there’s a reason for it.

STORYTIME

It was a bright and sunny afternoon. It had to be a weekend since the incident occurred during school hours. I was helping my mom hang clothes and as I was hanging a shirt, the hook of the wire hanger went through my eyelid came out of my eyebrow and came out within a span of 3 seconds. I now have a scar on eyebrow for the rest my life (Check out the scar here). After that traumatic experience, I knew when I got older I would never use wire hangers. Therefore, when I made one of my first checks at my high school, I replaced my entire closet and will never go back. '

Other then them being weapons, they misshape and distort clothes, they tangle up together and make the most agonizing noise when they move along the closet rod. Yikes! If you do have wire hangers in your possession now, go to your closet, gather them together and send them to the dry cleaners. The great advantage with this is, the dry cleaners can re-use them which will keep them out of the landfills.

KEEP SHOES ON THE FLOOR

Placing shoes or anything on the floor heightens the look of clutter. This is the thing, when your floors are bare, it will automatically give you the illusion of an organized space even if everything else is unorganized. Since we’re talking about shoes, there are various shoe organizers that can help maintain your shoes. In the below link you will find a few options I believe are the best for small closets.

Link here: Hanging Shoe Shelves

USE A LOT OF ORGANIZING PRODUCTS

One of the misconception about getting organized is you need to add a lot of organizing products to a space to get it organized. Though I get the logic, it’s incorrect because in order to be organized, you must declutter your space before even considering any kind of organizing product. Also, it’s important to understand by adding organizing products to a room you will be giving up necessary space - space that can be used to house other items. For example, lets say you had a bin on a shelf with specific items in each. If you were to take the items out of bins and place them on the shelf, you will notice how much space you still have to place more items on the shelf.

You get what I mean.

Because the desired result is not to add more stuff into a cluttered space because that’s what organizing products do, you must be mindful of the amount of products you bring into your space especially when minimizing clutter is the goal.

HOLD ONTO OLD UNWORN CLOTHES

There’s a thin line between clothes we love and clothes we actually use and sometimes we tend to confuse the two. This is a dilemma I see with a lot of clients and it’s something that can make the purging process a bit challenging. If you haven’t worn something in the last 2 years, I'd suggest letting it go. You’ve probably read or heard “if you haven’t used or worn an item in 6 months then you should get rid of it”. Though I think that’s a great idea, it may not be as realistic for many of us which is why I suggest 2 years as the minimum. You’ll notice that the items you haven’t used or worn are probably the ones that don’t spark joy or you truly love. Once you do get rid of them you will notice the large amount of space you will have for more important things.

An organized Master Closet

STUFF YOUR CLOSET

Similar to holding onto old clothes, stuffing your closet is another caveat when holding on to unworn clothes as well as over buying new clothes. Typically the unworn clothes never get used and the new clothes increases therefore overstuffing the closet and causing spillage (excess clothes that can no longer fit in a space therefore they spill out into another room). Therefore the goal is to prevent this by using the 3:1 method which is for every 1 new item that comes in 3 items will need to come out. You have to be very honest with yourself when decided which items will be leaving your space because its the honesty that’s going to help you combat the clutter and get your closet organized.

AVOID USING LABELS

Labels are like the cherry on top. Though it may not be necessary when organizing a closet, it does make all items in the room easy to find. If organizing your closet is the goal, adding labels to any area of the closet will enhance the space and help cut down the amount of time you spend in your closet.

DON’T CREATE CATEGORIES

Categories are designated spaces or sections in your closet that belong to a specific clothing item/style. That means when you create categories in your space you will know the exact amount of clothes and items you have in your closet therefore making it easy to know what you don’t have.

As you see there are many things you shouldn’t do when organizing your space and what I’ve provided are just a few. Remember organizing your closet is all about following your current lifestyle because that’s what determines what you’re actually wearing.

If you’re looking for a simple and better way to organize your closet Rescue My Space can help you achieve your home goals today. We’re happy to help!

How to Declutter Your Room in 15 minutes

The act of decluttering all the unnecessary things from your home can be liberating. Many people claim that they don’t have time to clean out their homes because they’re either too busy with work, school, and other responsibilities. However, you don’t have to set an entire day apart to clean. This article will be your guide on how to declutter your bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen without spending more than fifteen minutes in each room!

 This means that you won’t have an excuse to put it off anymore. If your house is rather large or you have too many possessions lying around that make it impossible for you to declutter in a short period of time, you can always make this into a daily or weekly routine. Over time, you will be able to declutter everything! So grab a hamper and a duster - let’s get started.

DECLUTTERING THE BATHROOM

Depending on the size of your bathroom, how much stuff you have, and how quickly you move, it should take you anywhere between ten to fifteen minutes to declutter everything. For this room, you will need a trash bin, a hamper, a recycling bin, and a catch-all bin. Here is a step-by-step to declutter your bathroom:

1. Set your hamper down in the doorway.

2. Put all of the dirty towels, including the hand towels and face cloths, into the hamper before replacing them with clean ones.

3. Look through all the trash in the room and toss them in either your trash bin or recycling bin. For example, throw empty shampoo bottle into the recycling bin while putting all used tissues into the trash bin.

4. Toss all of the things you think don’t belong in the bathroom into the catch-all bin, such as pocket change or pieces of forgotten jewelry.

5. Once everything is decluttered, you can go ahead and take the hamper into your laundry room!

Pro Tip: If you keep finding things that don’t belong in your bathroom but are things that you use every day such as a makeup brush or hairpins, then you might want to consider bringing in a makeup jar or a small organizer and placing it near the sink.

DECLUTTERING THE BEDROOM

Let’s face it - one of the things that require the majority of your attention in your bedroom is that closet stuffed with old and unworn clothes. However, if you’re racing against time, leave the closet for another day. To keep the time that you spend decluttering your bedroom under fifteen minutes, let’s leave the closet alone for now and focus on your sleeping area and the surrounding spaces. Again, you will need a trash bin, a recycling bin, a hamper and a catch-all bin for this room as well.

1. Set your hamper down in the doorway as you enter the bedroom.

2. Start with your bed tables, tossing everything into the proper bins.

3. Pick up your catch-all bin and glance around your room to see if there’s anything out of place. If you find things that don’t belong such as magazines or glasses, put them all in the catch-all bin. Chances are you may find a lot of work papers, books, and other clothing items scattered around your room.

4. If you find any dirty linens or unwashed clothes, put them in the hamper.

5. Check everything once again to see if there’s anything you may have missed.

DECLUTTERING THE KITCHEN

Having a clean and uncluttered kitchen is key to having a pleasant time cooking and planning meals. Here is how to make your kitchen as clutter-free as possible in under fifteen minutes!

1. With a small bin in your hand, put all of the things that don’t belong in your kitchen into the bin.

2. Put everything that is outside of their storage spaces back into their place. Note that most of your cooking items often find their way to your countertop or on the island so it might be a good idea to start there first.

3. Put all of the appliances back into their designated storage spaces. Don’t forget to unplug and wrap their cords properly. If there are appliances on your countertop that you use every day, assign a proper spot for them while making sure that they don’t take up too much space.

4. Check the inside of your refrigerator and toss out old food and expired stuff into the bin.

5. Rearrange items inside the refrigerator for maximum storage space.

6. Make sure that all your containers, bottles and bins are stacked nicely on the shelves in your kitchen cabinets and pantry.

7. Go back to the catch-all bin and return everything back to its proper place.

If you’re looking for a professional organizer in Houston, TX to help make more space in your

home and give you more time in your day to focus on other aspects in your life, get in touch with Rescue My Space today! We’re happy to help.