60+ Time Saving, Smart Organizing Tips For Your home

Discover 60+ clear and smart time-saving home decor and organizing tips you will love! These simple strategies will help you stay organized and keep your home looking its best.

The Digest #21: Time Saving, Smart Organizing Tips For Your Home

Lately, I’ve been noticing things are a bit out of place around our home. Do you ever find that your rooms, or even a drawer, start to get a little messy? I think we all experience this from time to time. So, it’s time for me—and maybe for you—to get back on track!

Today, I’m sharing savvy, time-saving ideas to help organize our homes and get them ready for the busy holiday season. These tried-and-true tips will work any time of year. Here are 60+ time-saving, smart organizing tips for your home!

• Don’t put an item down; put it away—this avoids clutter buildup.
• Never leave a room empty-handed—take something that doesn’t belong and put it away.
• Keep cleaning supplies in multiple locations—like the kitchen and bathroom for quick clean-ups.
• Use a laundry basket to gather misplaced items from room to room.
• Set a timer for 10 minutes each day to declutter one area.

• Adapt the “one in, one out” rule.
• Attach a cord keeper to appliances.
• Loop a hanger through the bigger loop of a soda can tab, and hang another hanger from the bottom loop. This lets you hang two pieces of clothing together to save space.
• Freeze food flat in zip-type bags and then stand them up like a file vertically
• Store spices in tic-tac containers to save space.
• Put rolls of gift wrap in a plastic garment bag and hang it up.

• Tackle one small organizing project per day—over time, it adds up.
• Use decorative baskets and trays to store things and minimize visual clutter.
• Organize as you go—sort mail right away or declutter while cooking.
• Set up a drop zone near the entrance for shoes, coats, and bags.
• Designate a place for everything so it’s easy to find and put things back.

• Store like-items together to simplify cleaning and organizing.
• Use drawer dividers to keep small items neat and easy to grab.
• Hang hooks inside closets to keep bags, scarves, or hats off the floor.
• Place a decorative bowl by the door to keep keys and small essentials in one spot.
• Use trays to corral kitchen or bathroom countertop items—they are easy to move and clean.
• Limit the number of decor pieces per room to make dusting and cleaning faster.

• Rotate seasonal decor to reduce how much you need to store and manage.
• Use under-the-bed storage bins for easy access to out-of-season items.
• Have a donation bin handy to quickly discard items you no longer need.
• Make your bed daily—a quick task that immediately makes your bedroom look tidier. See HEALTHY MORNING ROUTINES TO CULTIVATE.
• Use a feather duster or swifter to dust a room or two daily.

• Choose low-maintenance or faux plants in your home instead of more demanding ones.
• Vacuum as you go—run a handheld vacuum in high-traffic areas daily.
• Install a hanging coat tree in the entryway to hang coats or bags quickly.
• Invest in multi-functional furniture—like ottomans with storage for blankets or magazines.
• Use zippered pillow covers for quick swaps and easy washing.

• Have a designated place for remotes, chargers, and other small essentials to avoid losing them.
• Hang your clothes right after washing to cut down on ironing time.
• Wipe down counters and surfaces daily to prevent grime buildup.
• Have a quick nightly tidy-up routine—put away items from common areas before bed.
• Use rolling carts for flexible storage that can move from room to room.

• Add hooks or racks inside cabinet doors to maximize hidden storage.
• Use microfiber cloths for fast dusting that doesn’t require cleaning solutions.
• Organize linens by size so you can quickly find what you need.
• Designate a weekend or a few hours a month for a full-home reset—cleaning, organizing, and decluttering.
• Use stackable storage bins to maximize vertical space in closets and storage areas.

• Use clear bins or labels in closets and pantries for easy access.
• Store frequently used items at eye level to avoid unnecessary searching or bending.
• Hang an over-the-door shoe organizer, purses, scarves, or small accessories.
• Group cleaning tasks by room to avoid walking back and forth.
• Have a donation day once a month—gather items that are no longer useful and donate them.

• Use lazy Susans in cabinets or pantries to quickly access items.
• Pre-sort laundry into hampers by color to save time on wash day.
• Automate some home functions like lights or thermostats to reduce manual adjustments.
• Text yourself when you need to remember something that needs to be done.
• Put a basket by the stairs to collect items that need to go up or down later.

• Clean as you cook—wash dishes and wipe counters while food is baking or simmering.
• Keep clutter-prone areas minimal—such as countertops or entryways.
• Use vacuum-sealed bags for seasonal clothing or bedding to free up storage space.
• Have a daily declutter drawer in the kitchen for items you don’t have time to organize yet.
• Use furniture with built-in storage—like coffee tables with drawers or ottomans with lids.

• Set weekly reminders for small tasks like dusting blinds or wiping baseboards.
• Invest in cordless cleaning tools to quickly move from room to room.
• Sort through your decor once per season to remove or rotate unused items.
• Use uniform hangers to keep closets looking neat and organized.
• Delegate tasks to other household members to share the load.

• Establish a morning routine that includes tidying up commonly used spaces like the kitchen.
• Hang a decorative hook, like this one, by the door to hang a dog lease on.
• Make a weekly menu plan.
• Prep food for the week all at one time.
• Keep all your important papers together in folders in a bin.

Incorporating these time-saving and smart organizing tips into your daily routine will help keep your home tidy, stress-free, and ready for any occasion. These simple strategies will make a big difference. Start small, stay consistent, and watch your home become more organized and manageable—one step at a time!

Happy Organizing, friends!