Having a clean and comfortable space to live is a commendable goal. Though it requires time and effort to maintain, most of us would agree this is a small price to pay, considering the overall gain.
Here are nine benefits to organizing your home.
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1. To Create Usable Space
Many people feel they have outgrown their current living space. In today’s economy, moving is not always the best option. By removing unused items and other clutter, you can create space inside your home. If enough items are removed, this can eliminate the need for a costly move.
Reasons for which you may need additional space include the addition of a new family member, whether through birth or adoption, in preparation to become a foster parent, or in order to car for an aging parent.
2. To Save Time
Some time-saving benefits of a well-organized home include:
- know where items are so they can be more easily found and utilized
- having less stuff generally decreases the amount of time and effort you will spend cleaning
- being organized and applying time-saving techniques benefit all aspects of your life, including
reducing shopping and food preparation time.
Helpful home organization products:
Magnetic Calendar
Bathroom Caddy
Over the Door Storage Rack
3. To Save Money
When you know where items are located, especially those which are used infrequently (those which you might even forget owning!) you save money by not re-purchasing items you already own but cannot find.
It has been estimated that nearly 40% of people who pay bills late so so because they cannot find them. Having a specific location to keep paperwork and process payments will save you time… and money! No late-fees means you can spend that money on something you need or want, or even put in savings.
Most nights by dinnertime I am pretty tired. After a long day it can be difficult to come up with a dinner idea everyone will enjoy. Prepare ahead of time by creating a weekly (or even monthly) meal plan. This will make eating out less tempting (at least in theory, lol).
4. Decrease Daily Stress
- plan ahead and prepare for the next day
- having an organized home and knowing where to locate needed items
- scheduling and be on time for appointments
5. Boost Productivity
With less stuff to think about, you will be able to concentrate better on tasks.
6. Feel Better About Yourself and Your Environment
- Create a relaxing, peaceful home. It is difficult to relax in a chaotic mess.
- Provide an inviting environment for hosting family and friends.
- Have a safe, secure place for your children to play and hang out with friends.
7. To Teach Others and Lead By Example
- Teach and establish good habits in your children and grandchildren
- To teach responsibility, how to properly care for belongings
Get the kids involved!
Easy to access storage bins
Cleaning set for kids
8. Prior to Selling Your Home
- Make your home more appealing for potential buyers:
- Home staging – involves remove personal items so buyers can better picture themselves in your space
- Decluttering – keeping a bare minimum of items in each room, making the room appear larger and more appealing
9. To Reduce Moving Costs
- Only pay to move the items you use, need, and love.
