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June 6, 2017 By Abby Lawson 116 Comments

How to Organize Every Space in Your House

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Learn how to organize every space in your house with one simple, tried and true process to make every room in your home neat and tidy!

How to Organize Every Space in Your House

It is a pretty big day around here!!! I am so excited to be sharing our first official organizing video from the Abby Organizes YouTube channel! If you missed our announcement last week, we are planning to share one organizing video each week, and what better way to kick it off than with my tried and true organizing system-- how I organize any and every space in our house!

You can catch the video below or read the info in blog post form. Here we go!

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How to Organize Every Space In Your House

Oh, the battle for organization. It is a constant struggle around here. With two crazy boys running around, this place can feel a little like a madhouse when it doesn't have some semblance of organization, so I'm always working to improve and tweak systems, get rid of clutter, and keep away as much chaos as possible!

As I've spent years learning about organization and trying different methods in my home, I've created a simple system that I can use when I go about organizing just about any area in our house.

When I get emails from readers that say "I feel so unorganized and don't know where to start!" I tell them to pick one space in their home (It doesn't have to be a whole room; it can be something as small as one drawer!) and use the following steps to declutter and organize it. Then they can move on to the next area and the next. It won't happen overnight, but if you chip away at the clutter little by little, before you know it you'll start feeling organized! Who knew?!

So what is this magical system? 😉 It's simple really...

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1. Take everything out of the space.

You know what they say: sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better! That is often the case with organizing. I find that it helps to start with a blank slate. Clearing out the whole space always helps me to see what I have, assess my storage needs, and really make the most of the space.

Love her simple system for organizing any space in the house! This makes so much sense! Click through to get all of her organization tips and tricks!

(When I cleaned out my craft closet to organize it, this scene happened before the pretty, organized "after" pictures! Scary!)

2. Purge like crazy!

Be ruthless. Seriously. If you haven't used it recently, throw it away or donate it. If it's broken, you don't need it anymore. If it's stained or worn out, get rid of it. The more you can get rid of, the less cluttered your space will feel. You have this beautiful blank slate in front of you; you only want to put back what is absolutely necessary!

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Once I even cleaned out our master closet twice in two months! When I went to do it the second time, I didn't think I would get rid of much since I had just organized everything, but I surprisingly ended up with a few more bags of stuff to get rid of! I have a tendency to hold on to things because I think I might need them "someday," but in reality I use a lot less of my stuff than I realize. And if I'm not using it, it needs to go!

3. Put like items together.

After your big purge, separate like items into groups. When I was organizing my pantry, for example, I put all of my spices together, all of the canned goods together, all of the baking items together, etc. When everything is divided out, it makes it easier for me to see what kind of organization systems I'll need.

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4. Corral like items.

Take your categorized items and find a way to store each category neatly and in a way that is easily accessible. This doesn't mean you have to go out and buy a bunch of fancy bins. I always start with what I have in my house. Get creative. I've used shoe boxes and diaper boxes wrapped in pretty paper to store things in some spaces. Add pretty tape to otherwise boring bins. Getting organized (in a pretty way!) definitely does not have to be expensive!

Love her simple system for organizing any space in the house! This makes so much sense! Click through to get all of her organization tips and tricks!

(In the townhouse I reorganized my bathroom cabinet using only items I already had on hand, for a final cost of $0!)

To take it one step further, I often put bins inside of bins. This helps control the clutter even more because each item has a specific spot. I know when I take it out and use it, it has its own space to go back to and I'm more likely to put it there.

Love her simple system for organizing any space in the house! This makes so much sense! Click through to get all of her organization tips and tricks!

(Within the boxes in my craft closet, I used a bunch of smaller vessels to corral items like glue, paper clips, rubber bands, and dry erase markers.)

5. Label!

Oooh my favorite part! I love labeling! Not only does labeling help me quickly determine what is where, but it is also pretty too! There are several ways I like to label. Sometimes I'll print a simple tag from the computer. Sometimes I'll use my Silhouette machine to cut adhesive vinyl labels I've designed. Sometimes I'll use my label maker to create a label. You could handwrite a chalkboard label. So many possibilities!

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Along with labeling the outside of my bins, I will sometimes create a list of the contents and attach it. I did this for the bins in my craft closet, and it makes it so much easier to find what I need!

Love her simple system for organizing any space in the house! This makes so much sense! Click through to get all of her organization tips and tricks!

(Contents list on the inside lid of the boxes in my craft closet.)

6. Refill your space.

My space has been sitting blank up to this point, but once I have everything separated, corralled in bins (when appropriate), and labeled, it's finally time to start putting things back. I always start with the items that I use most often and put them in the most accessible spot. Then from there, I fill in the gaps until everything has a place.

Love her simple system for organizing any space in the house! This makes so much sense! Click through to get all of her organization tips and tricks!

7. Train yourself to put things back in their spot.

In step 5 I talked about making sure everything has a specific spot. Once everything is organized and back in place, the only way that it will stay that way is if I get in the habit of putting things back where they go as soon as I am finished with them. Honestly, this is a challenge for me. My scatterbrained side tends to leave materials and half-finished projects lying around everywhere! I work hard to create solid organizational systems, though, so if I want to maintain them, I have to commit to returning items to their place when I'm done.

8. Don't be afraid to tweak it.

Finally, don't be afraid to change systems that aren't working. There have been instances where I have spent a lot of time setting up a system and making it look pretty, but when it came to day to day use, it just wasn't practical or workable.

One time I was organizing under our sink, for example, and I stacked boxes on top of one another. It looked like a neat pile, but it was a pain to get to the ones on the bottom, so I just wouldn't use those items or I would make a big mess trying to get to them. When I realized that my system wasn't working, I was able to replace the boxes with drawers that I could easily pull out to retrieve what I needed, and it worked much better. Don't be afraid to reassess and fix those broken or annoying systems.

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So that's my method. Sure, different areas of the house may call for different types of bins or dividers or shelving, but as far as the actual organizing goes, this is the system I follow for just about every project I do, and it has seemed to work well so far!

When you feel like everything is unorganized, I know it can be totally overwhelming to try and bring it all back to order. But if you attack one small area at a time and follow these simple steps, you really will start to see progress more quickly than you think! (Plus there is no better feeling than the satisfaction of having a freshly organized space!)

Looking for more organizing tips and tricks? These posts may help:

How to Get Organized When You Feel Overwhelmed

How to Get Organized When You Don't Have a Lot of Time

How to Get Organized When You Live in a Small House

How to Get Organized Without Spending a Lot of Money

Thank you so much for following along! Have a wonderful week!

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  1. Melanie @ Gather for Bread says

    January 14, 2016 at 9:35 am

    You've totally inspired me today. Thank you!
    Some days I just need a kick in the pants to get organized. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Carmie S. says

    January 14, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Ok I love this! Especially the ideas for storage containers in the pantry!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    January 14, 2016 at 10:49 am

    I feel like I´m always organizing. This Christmas Holiday I hosted a big lunch and cleaned out my closets in the kitchen and dining room. A few weeks later and everything seems back to where it was! I seriously need help with this.... :-/

    Reply
    • Tara says

      February 21, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      If you have kids, this will probably be the story of your life until the move. Ha. Sorry. #fourteens #houseneverstaysclean

      Reply
  4. Addi Ganley says

    January 14, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    You did such a nice job, everything looks great and so clean.
    This post is great motivation to get into something in my house today!!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      January 19, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Thank you so much, Addi! Hope you're having a wonderful week! (And staying warm-- it has been frigid around here! Eek! 😉

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  5. Josette Bailey says

    January 14, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    These are great things to implement when I move into my house. After a year and a half living with my future mother in law, everything is everywhere and I am so ready to have a great system!

    Reply
  6. Lovely Decor (@lb_lovelydecor) says

    January 14, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Some great tips!! Everything looks so clean and organized I love it. I use some of these tips myself when I go on organizing & purging binges.

    Lauren Baxter | Lovely Decor
    http://www.lovelydecor.co
    xx

    Reply
  7. Erina says

    January 15, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Abby, it's so true! I just re-organized my little craft corner cum storage space. I did almost the exact steps like you mentioned above especially #1 - #4. I just took out everything and the whole area was messy and scary. I can't believe that I've so many things. Finally I realized that if I haven't been using it for the past years, I don't think I'll use it anymore.

    Reply
  8. Selene Galindo says

    January 15, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    I love your organization skills and tips my friend! Your pantry is AMAZING and I love your kids toy storage system! So cute and functional 🙂

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      January 19, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you so much, sweet friend! Hope you're having a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  9. Anika says

    January 15, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Love your organization methods! Everything looks so nice and organized. I love the kids toys organization the most. How do you get them to work with you cleaning up? Mine do it one day and then are back to where we started the next!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      January 19, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      Thank you, Anika! I hear you-- organization with kids is a challenge! I actually have a post coming on that exact topic this Thursday, so stay tuned. (Hint: It is a struggle for me too, lol!) Hope you're having a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  10. Heart says

    January 16, 2016 at 12:51 am

    Your organizing tips are the best! I LOVE your wardrobe. Thanks for inspiring me today.

    Reply
  11. Cathy Brak says

    January 16, 2016 at 8:25 am

    Ooooh! I think I want a label maker.

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      January 19, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      Lol! I use my label maker all the time! Highly recommend it! 🙂 Have a great week, Cathy!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
      • Liz says

        May 18, 2017 at 3:47 pm

        Hi! What label maker do you use? I love the large turquoise letters.

        Reply
        • justagirlabby says

          May 18, 2017 at 4:38 pm

          I use my Silhouette Cameo and I LOVE it! 🙂

          ~Abby =)

          Reply
    • Jackie Coombs says

      March 17, 2018 at 9:33 am

      that’s a purchase you’ll never regret!

      Reply
  12. Jamie says

    January 16, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Yay! Thanks for the inspiration! Love the ideas

    Reply
  13. Megan says

    January 16, 2016 at 11:03 am

    I love all of you organized spaces! I am always fighting the war on clutter and chaos around here! My sons closet needs a major clean-out and is desperate need of some organization. Love your ideas for boys rooms - I need to get motivated!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      January 19, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      Thank you, Megan! I hear you-- how do the littlest people always seem to accumulate the most clutter?! It baffles me! 🙂 Hope you're having a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  14. Look for smile says

    January 16, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Thank you for inspiration to be organized! I think the containers inside containers is awesome idea. It keeps things organized for much longer time. 😉
    Madara
    lookforsmile.com

    Reply
  15. Kristin Kuhn says

    January 18, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Just wondering how you keep the labels on things in the kitchen that may need to be washed?

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    • justagirlabby says

      January 19, 2016 at 11:10 am

      Hi, Kristin! I use adhesive vinyl labels on a lot of my kitchen stuff (cut with my Silhouette machine), and they can go through the dishwasher without coming off. Before I had my Silhouette, I would laminate labels that I had printed on card stock, and since they were laminated, it was easy to pull them off, wash the item, and put them back on with a new piece of tape. I hope this helps! Have a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  16. Roxy Tate says

    January 19, 2016 at 11:07 am

    I love this! I love to organize, but Kam (my sweet husband) seems to struggle to put things back where I had them. How do you get Donnie to help you maintain your new organizational systems?

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    • justagirlabby says

      January 19, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      Believe it or not, I am only the second most organized person in our home. Donnie is actually WAY more organized than I am and has better follow through about putting things back! So while it's not a struggle to get him to cooperate, our two boys are a different story! With them it takes a lot of reminders and working it into their routine, which can be a challenge. I think sometimes it also helps to explain the reason behind the system so that it's not just "Do this because I say so" but "This will make our lives easier because of XYZ..." Sorry I couldn't be more help with this one!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  17. kelia says

    January 19, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    I would love to be organized but it's so overwhelming to start! Wish you were here...

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      January 19, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      I know it can be overwhelming! I feel like I am pretty organized in general and still I feel overwhelmed daily by systems that could be improved and messes that seem to make themselves! It truly is a process, though, and I just try to take it one small space at a time. Hope you're having a wonderful week, Kelia!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  18. Tracey says

    January 22, 2016 at 4:08 am

    Thanks for this! I am in constant re-tweak mode it seems, all around the house. But it's taken 4 years of living with the Mr. in his childhood home, where his family weren't big on throwing out anything. This is foreign to me, being an army brat and moving a lot I'm programmed to pack light! Thankfully however he lets me do whatever I think is right, though I have promised if he doesn't like it I'll put it back the way it was....Which thankfully hasn't happened yet 🙂 Your blog helps inspire me every time I feel lost in the process. Thanks again!

    Reply
  19. Emily says

    January 27, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Where did/do you buy containers for your pantry? I currently store everything in the box it came in. Are the containers a large investment?

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      January 28, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Hi, Emily! My containers are from IKEA and are fairly inexpensive. I think I paid $50-60 for all of them, but I will use them for years! Have a great day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  20. Amy | Delineate Your Dwelling says

    February 01, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    Ah, organized living... I love it!

    Reply
  21. hogan710 says

    February 02, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Loving these tips Abby! I'm still working through my house slowly but surely! Can't wait until every spot is FINALLY organized!

    Reply
  22. Serena says

    February 02, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    Please tell me where you got the spice jars and clear storage containers for flour, etc. I love how you labeled them!!!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      February 10, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Hi, Serena! The spice jars are from World Market, the storage containers are IKEA, and I cut the labels out of adhesive vinyl with my Silhouette machine. I hope this helps! Have a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  23. Krista says

    February 04, 2016 at 10:16 am

    Fantastic method Abby - that is pretty much exactly what I do but I often get caught on the "getting stuff out of the house once it's purged" part due to time! It can wait in our garage for a while before it gets dropped at the thrift store:) That part is frustrating!!

    Reply
  24. Aime @ aimechristineinteriors says

    February 05, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    This post has inspired me, as always. Organized spaces are the best! Can you tell me if you use your silhouette primarily for your labels or do you primarily use your home printer? It's a purchase I'm considering as I LOVE labels! Your blog redesign is beautiful.

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      February 10, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Hi, Aime! I'm kind of addicted to the vinyl labels, so I use those most of the time now. The only time I really use the printed ones at this point is if I'm labeling fabric bins, and then I attach an adhesive bookplate and slide in a printed label. The Silhouette is seriously a lifesaver for all things labeling! I hope this helps! Have a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
      • brandihawthorne says

        June 08, 2016 at 1:24 pm

        Abby, just so I understand...you use a special kind of label maker for the canisters? (I want the labels with the teal writing.)

        Reply
        • justagirlabby says

          June 11, 2016 at 5:23 pm

          Hi, Brandi! I used my Silhouette Cameo (https://www.amazon.com/Silhouette-Screen-Starter-Cutting-Pixscan/dp/B01EYBVWT8/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1465680127&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=silhouette+cameo&psc=1), which is a cutting machine, to cut the labels out of adhesive vinyl. There are shops on Etsy that sell these kind of labels if you don't have a machine. I hope this helps!

          ~Abby =)

          Reply
  25. Susan Steckey says

    February 10, 2016 at 12:41 am

    Wow this is great! Organization makes me feel so much less stressed, and I love all these tips!

    Reply
  26. carolyn says

    March 13, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    Where did you purchase the shelving?

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      March 15, 2016 at 7:53 am

      Hi, Carolyn! We use the IKEA ALGOT system for the shelving. Have a great day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  27. rosalynomg says

    April 09, 2016 at 11:46 pm

    What are the dimensions of your pantry, if you don't mind me asking? It looks close to the same size as mine but just want to be sure. I'm thinking about ordering the shelving system from IKEA. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
  28. Gina says

    May 05, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    This is a very inspiring post! I have to ask the silliest question: where did you get your striped flats in your closet? I'm sorry I am a lover of all things striped ?

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      May 09, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      haha! Me too, Gina! My flats are from Target. They are at least 2 years old, but I bet they have something similar now! Hope you're having a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  29. Anna says

    July 02, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Seeing those pictures I really want to tackle my laundry area. It is tiny and gets cluttered. I also have a tendency to buy a ton of cleaners of all kinds and brands so that takes up so much room. The only picture I did not quite get was the one where the vacuum cleaner was stored next to food items. I know it is a vacuum CLEANER but to me they are unsanitary with all that dust inside and the brushes and hoses filled with all kinds of dirt.

    Reply
  30. mandy cat says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Over the last four months, I have purged and organized every space in this 2,800 square foot home. Oh wait. Every space except where my husband keeps his clothes (The Museum of Ancient Apparel) and the garage (No Woman's Land.)

    You gotta pick your battles. He laughed when I showed him my copy of "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up."

    Reply
  31. The Hungry Mum says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    This is such a great post! V helpful tips, plus I could watch that GIF of the items being returned to the pantry over and over - v satisfying 🙂

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 23, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Haha! Me too! Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  32. Lacey Wofford says

    July 27, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    Hi! This post is fantastic. I live in a one-bedroom apartment with a husband and young dog. We've barely been here a year, but it's crazy how much stuff we've accumulated in that time. I'm taking some of these tips with me next time I head to the Container Store!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 28, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      So glad it was helpful for you, Lacey!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  33. Brenda Gervais says

    August 20, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Thank you for this article! Loved the idea to take everything out of the room and reorganize as you put things back. This was a huge help!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      August 20, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      So glad it was helpful for you, Brenda!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  34. Marcia says

    September 09, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Where did you put your coats? Do you live in a 4 season climate where you have boots, scarves, and gloves? I like the idea of using the coat closet for pantry but my coat closet is full of coats?

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      September 12, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      We are in Pittsburgh, PA, so we definitely have all of the seasons! We turned our old pantry into a mini-mudroom where we each keep one coat and bag, and then the rest of our coats are in a nook in the basement, right next to the door we enter and exit most often. Boots, gloves, scarves, etc. are in that nook too. You can see photos in this post: https://justagirlandherblog.com/creative-coat-storage/ . I hope this helps! Have a great day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  35. Christa says

    October 03, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Where did you get those linen type containers in the top of your bedroom closet? I always find containers that are too tall for up there. Love all the pictures!! Xo

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      October 17, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Those ones are from HomeGoods! Thanks so much for your sweet words, Christa!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  36. Jo hanso says

    January 22, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    I am so envious! Seriously ladies my husband is a great person which is why I can't kick him out, but he is a slob and I find myself feeling resentful when I go to such length to keep the house tidy. Is there any real advice to get the other people in the house on board with being organized? Thanks jo

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    • justagirlabby says

      January 28, 2017 at 9:28 am

      That is such hard question without knowing your hubby but I can imagine that would be super tough. Maybe try sitting down and talking to him about how important it is to you and come up with possible solutions on how things can improve? Even start with baby steps... single tasks that you would like to see get better or an area he could be more helpful? All done with love, of course! 🙂 Hope this helps. Good luck!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  37. C A says

    February 11, 2017 at 9:47 pm

    I not only label everything but for some boxes that hold Misc items, I put a list of contents on the outside of the box. I use a clear plastic sheet holder (like for 3 ring binders) taped on the outside to hold the list.

    Much like your #6 but on the outside, I don't even have to open the box!

    Great ideas!

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    • justagirlabby says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thanks so much! Hae a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  38. Renovation by Design says

    April 11, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    I am surprised because I hardly ever find myself visiting or reading a blog and yet I keep stumbling on to yours. Very high quality well written useful content. Believe me I run a construction company I don't read blogs... Until now. Great job?

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    • justagirlabby says

      April 12, 2017 at 8:30 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  39. Kvnqprezo says

    June 06, 2017 at 6:49 am

    Nice write up, looking for to maximize my house space to the fullest with this Tips.
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    Abby nice work.

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  40. Amrita Basu (Misra) says

    June 06, 2017 at 7:20 am

    Congratulations on the youtube channel .I just subscribed .But I am not sure whether the giveaway is open world wide ! Loved the video

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    • justagirlabby says

      June 10, 2017 at 8:01 am

      Unfortunately, it's only open to US residents! Sorry about that! So glad you'll be joining us on Youtube! Have a wonderful weekend!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  41. Cyndee says

    June 06, 2017 at 9:44 am

    Enjoyed the video in the process of organizing my bedroom little bit at a time ?

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 06, 2017 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks so much, Cyndee! Happy organizing! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  42. Alix @Special Learning House says

    June 06, 2017 at 10:03 am

    Hi Abby!
    I LOVE the new video! So excited to see all the videos you have planned and to follow along on your YouTube channel.
    Best of luck! XO

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 06, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks so much, Alix! I appreciate you checking it out! Have a wonderful week! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  43. Marilyn Jaeger says

    June 06, 2017 at 11:16 am

    I love organizing but I get too detail oriented and find myself bouncing around and not staying focused. Thanks for the pointers!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 06, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      So glad it was helpful, Marilyn! Have a wonderful day! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  44. Jeanette says

    June 06, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    I am starting on my gift room. The room may sound silly to some but I shop year round so I am coming up with ways to get it organized so I have what I need when I need it. I look forward to the ongoing tips!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 06, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      I think that sounds like a great idea and I'm sure tricky to keep organized year round! Glad the tips were helpful for you! Have a great week, Jeanette! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  45. Beth Anne says

    June 06, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    Such a great video, Abby! I'm motivated to get more organized... and you make it feel do-able!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 06, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks so much, Beth Anne! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  46. Charlotte Howard says

    June 06, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    This is such a great post! Sometimes is so hard to keep things organized, but this has some nifty tricks I will definitely be using!

    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 07, 2017 at 9:36 am

      So glad it was helpful for you, Charlotte! Hope you're having a wonderful week! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  47. Jesse Lynn Motz says

    June 06, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    The first project I organized was my desk drawer too! what an improvement!! Thanks for taking something that can feel overwhelming and breaking it down to small bite sizes! I've followed your blog for years, and still use your free printables (please don't ever do away with them!)

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 07, 2017 at 9:36 am

      No worries... the printables aren't going anywhere! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by, Jesse! Have a wonderful day! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  48. Kathy Whitaker says

    June 06, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    I love to organize but it seems like sometimes all I do is organize!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 07, 2017 at 9:38 am

      I hear ya, Kathy! It can feel that way trying to always keep things organized! I find the more I purge, the less I feel that way! 🙂 We still have a LONG way to go in this new house tho... should be fun! 🙂 Hope you're having a wonderful week! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  49. Central Alberta Condos says

    June 07, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    Great tips! Especially the labeling. I had a habit of putting things somewhere they don't belong to but when I started labeling and putting up organizers it's all nice and neat. Love the post, Abby!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 08, 2017 at 10:50 am

      Labels really do make such a big difference! Thanks for stopping by!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  50. Katy Kosnick says

    June 07, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    Hi Abby, I just want to say THANK YOU!! You have
    changed my ways of organizing. I watched your video
    which was very informative and learned new way to
    organize. I was so excited after watching the video, I ran to my kitchen junk drawer and cleaned, orgnanized right away. I'm amazed how at how I feel.
    I felt accomplished and it's all thanks to you!!
    Thank you, Katy
    I'm ready to tackle my closet... fingers crossed!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 08, 2017 at 10:55 am

      AH! Love to hear that, Katy! I'm so glad it was helpful for you! Have a wonderful week and happy organizing! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  51. Toni says

    June 08, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Ah, I always seem to need more help getting organized. Looks like it will be a great channel!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 09, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Thanks so much, Toni! Should be fun... so glad you'll be joining us! Have a great weekend!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  52. Arlinda says

    June 10, 2017 at 11:41 am

    I love the way you organized under the sink, that is always a disaster zone for me and I'm going to use those ideas.

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 12, 2017 at 10:17 am

      So glad it was helpful for you! Have a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  53. Heidi says

    June 10, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    What a great subject and so good to simplify the process into steps. I love your colors! Makes me want to redo our wall colors besides organizing. ?

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      June 12, 2017 at 10:16 am

      Aw, thanks so much, Heidi! Have a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  54. Brittany says

    June 26, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    Faboulous post Abby I love learning about organization on your blog. I hope in the future to have my blog as organized as yours. I love your suggestion on organizing a small part of your house and go on from there.

    Reply
  55. Brittany says

    June 26, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Faboulous post Abby I love your post on organizing. I look forward to more. It's so cool you started a YouTube channel.

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 8:14 am

      It's been really fun so far! Thanks so much, Brittany! Have a great week! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  56. Munyole says

    June 30, 2017 at 3:30 am

    Being organized, especially in the house is a big challenge to many. For a man, for example, organization takes a toll order. Thanks for offering tips on the organizing space in the house

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 7:58 am

      So glad it was helpful for you! Have a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  57. Sheila says

    September 24, 2017 at 3:19 am

    I love your organization! I love to organize but have trouble sometimes with categorizing everything! Could you please write down the bins you have labeled in your pantry? It's hard to read each bin. Hope that's not too much trouble! Once you know what to bunch together it's a lot easier!
    Thx in advance!!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      October 04, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Hi, Sheila! We have several labeled “pasta,” and then sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, flour, whole wheat flour, almond flour, coconut flour, rice, bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs, oats, and pancake mix. I hope this helps!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  58. Maureen says

    November 26, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    OMG. This was so perfect this week. My house is a complete mess as I'm having ceilings replastered and a few rooms painted. Everything I have is out of my closets and I'm purging as much as I can. These are some great ideas. So looking forward to reorganising my space when it's done.

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      November 27, 2017 at 10:56 am

      So glad it was helpful, Maureen! Hope you had a successful purge! 🙂 Have a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  59. Monica Chavez says

    June 07, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    I like your idea to start with a blank slate by clearing everything out of the whole space to see what you have to work with. My house has been so unorganized lately because my husband and I have both been really busy with work, so we don't have much time to clean and organize. It would be really nice if I could have someone come and tackle this big issue for me, since I'm so busy all of the time.

    Reply
  60. Danna Frank says

    January 06, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    I love the pictures of everything. I'm getting new cabinets in my kitchen this weekend. YAY! Our house is 32 years old and we have remodeled except getting new cabinets. The ones I have now are awful and no pantry. I'm finally getting that pantry I've wanted and I'm excited to organize it. I am constantly organizing all the rooms in our house. My husband says I have an organization problem. Maybe it comes from being a teacher for so many years and having parents who were always organized. I have donated and thrown so many things away over the years. I went through my closet right before Christmas and I have 51 pieces of clothing in there. My husbands side has over 100 pieces and will not let me go through them. His family has what I call a packrat problem and he's the same way. It drives me crazy. I told him the other day when I get my new cabinets he will learn to put things back where he found them. He just said okay. It won't last long.

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      January 07, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      Yay for new cabinets and finally having a pantry! Game changer! Enjoy! 🙂

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  61. Jessica says

    April 13, 2019 at 8:52 am

    That was actually one of the best organizing articles I've seen!. I especially liked to pull out everything completely before starting to purge and find homes for everything. I'm going to start doing this today with my daughter. Thank you!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      April 15, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      Yay! So glad it was helpful for you, Jessica! Happy organizing! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  62. Jessica says

    February 18, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    Ok, so i have to get home right now and start organizing our master closet!
    thank you much for these wonderful ideas

    Reply
    • Abby Lawson says

      March 02, 2020 at 10:28 am

      So glad it was helpful for you, Jessica! Have a wonderful week! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  63. Kim Holmgren says

    March 04, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Love your colors!

    Reply
    • Abby Lawson says

      March 09, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks so much, Kim! Have a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  64. Wendy Valente says

    July 13, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    Wow, I really felt like you were talking about me. I love things in bite size pieces. Not everything can be done at the same time. I have been organizing like crazy little by little and getting rid of TONS of stuff. Can't wait to do a yard sale. Thanks for this!

    Reply
    • Abby Lawson says

      July 16, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      So glad it was helpful for you, Wendy! It feels SO good to get rid of things, doesn’t it? Love it.

      Hope you’re having a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  65. Sasha says

    July 17, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    Great tips. I love the labeling part. You make it sound easy and fun

    Reply
    • Abby Lawson says

      July 20, 2020 at 9:53 pm

      So glad it was helpful for you, Sasha! Have a great week! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply

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