Simply Organized

If it's time to move, or just get things in order, you really need to take it step by step if you aren't an organized person. It's a skill or considered a talent for those of us who have the ability to find a piece of the puzzle at 9 am and put it with the rest of the puzzle that's found at 3:30 p.m.

 

Once you organize your living space, it's possible to keep it in order, but you need to be consistent. Daily filing, folding, tossing, piling, whatever it takes, you'll need to deal with the upkeep of your home before it gets out of control.

 

When is it time to start doing something? When you are looking for your keys, your purse and other personal items everyday. It can get frustrating, and is extremely stressful.

 

Planners plus info not only has packaged checklists, but provides our readers with additional information pertaining to moving timelines.

 

The organization checklist below is for anyone who wants to get it right, and regain control of their domain.

 

T.L.Moss is the developer of A1 Referrals which packages prescreened guides for weddings, aspiring artists, and will soon be offering relocation services.

 

Research

Donation Centers

Recycling Centers

Bottle Return (if applicable)

Businesses that buy collectibles (records, books etc)

Pawn shop

Laundry (by the pound)

Dry-cleaning (by the pound)

Alterations

 

Consignment Shop

Antiques

Silver

Furniture

Jewelry

 

Children's Items

Call first not all items can be accepted, and this applies to donation centers.

Stroller

Playpen

High Chair

Swing

Car Seat

 

Buy & Sell Shops

Antiques

Silver

Albums/ 8 Track Tapes

Coins

Comic Books

Jewelry

 

Shoe-Boot repair

Jewelry (repair-design)

Photo Development

Coin Bank (a location where you can turn your pennies/coins into cash)

Antique Dealers

E-bay to sell items

 

Handyman Services

Housekeeping Services

Carpet Cleaning Services

Equipment Rental (folding tables, clothing folding tables)

Storage Unit

Review the yellow pages and your local Better Business Bureau for businesses that provide:

Electronic repair, appliance repair, furniture repair/cleaning etc)

 

Recreation Research

If you need to repair, replace or inquire about a buy or sell this list may be helpful.

Dance supplies

Canoes

RV

Collectibles

Coin Dealers

Comic Books

All Terrain Vehicles

Archery

Athletic Equipment

Bicycles

Billiards

Boats

Campgrounds

Bowling

Hot Tubs-Spa

Flagpoles

Fishing Equipment

Golf

Gymnastics

Health Club

Martial Arts

Piano

Motorcycle

Music Instruments

Tents

Snowmobile

Sporting Goods

Sportswear

Storage (vehicles)

Swimwear

Video Games

Waterskiing

Yoga

Soft/Base ball

Volleyball

Racquetball

Tennis

 

Note: The contents of the garage, basement, and attic are not mentioned in this process, these areas should be the first areas cleared BEFORE you begin to gather items throughout your home.

 

These areas once cleared, will be used as temporary storage during the maintenance, and cleaning phases of your project so therefore will need to be available.

 

Gathering Process (Empty out mentioned items below)

Kitchen cabinets

Kitchen drawers

Dining Buffet

Dresser Drawers

Armoire

Entertainment Center

Night Stands

Clothes Closets

Linen Closets

Food Pantry

Bathroom Vanity

Furniture Drawers

 

Gathering Containers

Ziploc Bags (from the gallon sizes to the smallest Ziploc bag)

55 gallon clear garbage bags

55 gallon black garbage bags (use only for trash)

Milk crates (several)

Tupperware bins (Purchase several to gather and thereafter store things in)

Labels for Tupperware bins

Large 9x12 envelopes

 

Stacking Areas

Card tables

Counter Tops

Dining Room Table

 

Equipment Rental/Purchase

Clothing racks with wheels

Clothing folding tables (Ever wonder how the clothes in stores are so nicely folded?)

 

Storage Containers

Space bags (purchase all sizes-vacuum cleaner with a hose required)

 

Document Organizers

3 ring binders

Dividers with tabs

Page protectors with 3 ring binder holes

File folders

Hanging files

Fireproof/waterproof container to hold important documents

Safety/Deposit Box (inquire at your local bank)

 

Testing-Counting Process

Magnifying glasses-Blade sharpener

Pens

Eyeglasses

Keys

Batteries

Battery tester

Yard tools (power)

Children's toys

Light Fixtures

Light Bulbs

Power tools

Appliances

Electronics

 

Playing cards counted

Checkers-Backgammon games (count pieces)

Check pieces for all games

Books

Cassettes

Movies

DVDs

Video Games

Record Albums

 

Recreational Items that have cords/batteries

Medical equipment

Prostate limbs

Smoke detector

Carbon dioxide detector

Hearing aids

 

Zippers (backpacks, luggage, duffel bags, purses, coin purses)

Combination of briefcases

 

Umbrellas

Holiday decorations that have cords/batteries/bulbs (untangle and store when necessary)

 

Sorting Process

Label clear garbage bags-Ziploc bags

 

Donation

Garage Sale

Giveaway

Recyclable Items

Bottle Returns

Things to Sell

Pawn shop

Dry-clean

Alterations

Consignment

Shoe-Boot Repair

Jewelry repair/design

Photo Development (purchase/sort scrap books/photo albums where necessary)

Eyeglass repair

Hairpiece-wig cleaning

 

Your goal at this point: to organize everything BEFORE it leaves your residence, so that as your setting up for your garage sale, you know where things are going. It really cuts down on backtracking, and will eliminate stress.

 

Garage Sale Organization

Placed beside every table (bin full of grocery bags, paper bags, large garbage bags)

 

Stacked between cement blocks (4) two on each side

TV Trays

Breakfast trays

Bulletin boards

Wall hangings

Picture frames

Mirrors

 

Stacked in Labeled bins

Christmas

Easter

4th of July

Thanksgiving

Birthday

Halloween

New Year's Eve

Valentine's Day

Veteran's Day

 

Packaged in Ziploc bags and placed in a large box or on a table (place all mentioned items together)

Candles

Decorative items

Candleholders

Bookends

Medical Supplies (unopened)

Over the counter medication (unopened)

Placemats

Cloth napkins-holders

Paper tablecloths

 

Paperclips

Thumbtacks

Pens

Pencils (sharpened or if brand new, rubber band together)

Tape

Rubber bands

Odds-ends

Hanging Files

File folders

 

Sunglasses

Eyeglasses

Glass cases

Contact lenses cases

 

Coin purses

Wallets

Purses

 

Belts

Neckties

Handkerchiefs

Suspenders

Bowties

Socks

Scarves

 

Stockings (unused)

Girdles

Slips

Brassieres

 

Hats

Gloves

Scarves

Earmuffs

 

Hair products (unused)

Cosmetics (unused)

 

Tweezers nail clippers, nail files

Shavers (unused)

 

Hair Misc

Hair ties

Curlers

Hair bows

Bobby pins

Combs

Brushes

Barretts

Headbands

Shower caps

Wigs/with Styrofoam heads if available

Hairpieces

 

Infant Clothing

Stacked in individual bags labeled with size

Pants

Shirts

Dresses

Jumpers

Skirts

Blouses

Coats

Sweaters

 

Wrapped in bubble wrap/newspaper packed in boxes

Dishes

Pots & Pans

Casserole Dishes

Bowls

Glasses

Coffee Cups

 

Sugar bowls

Creamers

Salt & Pepper shakers

Pitchers

Canisters

Vases

Candy Dishes

Coffeepots (warmers)

Mason jars

 

Stacked in labeled bins

Arts-crafts

Recreational items

 

Paper plates, paper cups, napkins, paper table cloths, plastic eating utensils, plate holders, Styrofoam containers.

 

Sewing misc.

Material pieces

Straight pins

Measuring tape

Safety pins

Scissors

 

Bags

Backpacks

Duffel bags

Purses

Briefcases

 

Footwear

Boots

Shoes

 

Infant Items

Bottles

Sippy Cups

Formula

Grooming Misc.

Medical Misc.

Diapers

Diapers-cloth

Blankets

 

Stacked on Tables (preferably in boxes purchased in)

Neatly arranged, or contained in ziploc bags (if applicable)

Electronics

Appliances

Power tools

Light Fixtures

Toys

Extension cords

Silk Flowers

Centerpieces

 

Board Games

 

Wrapped in Ziploc bags and placed in bins on tables

Utensils

Silverware

Coasters

Ashtrays

 

Placed on tables in long Tupperware bins

Cds

DVDs

Movies

Videogames

Albums

Cassettes

 

Children's books

Books

Address Books-unused

Calendars-current year

Comic books-stacked separately

Coloring books-unused

Wicker baskets

Flowerpots

Thermos (cleaned out)

 

Clothing Rack (Separate the clothes and the linen) Place on different racks

Curtains

Shower curtains/liners

Towels

Bedding

Mattress pads

Dust ruffle

Blankets

Quilts

Comforter

Pillow covers

Bath sets

Afghans

Pajamas

Sweaters

Coats

Pants

Blazers

Shawls

 

Lingerie

Clothing

Jeans

 

Children's clothing

Men's clothing

Women's clothing

 

Ground Layout

Furniture

Silk plants-tall

Medical equipment

Luggage

Briefcases

Wastebaskets (cleaned out)

Garbage Cans

Picnic baskets