Table of Contents
Part 1 Kitchen + Dining
001 Reinvent Your Kitchen
002 Divide Into Zones
003 End Your Day with a Clean Kitchen
004 Make a DIY Sink Cleaner Quick Tip: Use Baking Soda and Lemon
005 Clean Out Your Spices
006 Create a "Best Of" Station
007 Think Outside the Shelf
008 Group Your Utensils
009 Utilize Your Drawers
010 Separate Lids from Bases
011 Store Pots and Pans Creatively
012 Keep Dishes Near the Sink Quick Tip: Tote IP
013 Deciutter Counters
014 Maintain Order
015 Design a Baking Station
016 Stock Your Baking Cabinet with the Basics
017 Designate a Drink Station
018 Create a Homemade Cocktail Bar
019 Focus On Your Fridge
020 Make Labels Your Friends
021 Make Sense of Your Freezer
022 Prevent Freezer Burn
023 Go Deep
024 Assess Those Appliances
025 Sort By Function
026 Keep Favorite Utensils Handy
027 Stow Pots and Pans
028 Green Under Your Kichen Sink
029 Clean Your Oven with Baking Soda
030 Organize Under the Sink
031 Make That Sink Sparkle
032 Tame the Junk Drawer
033 Maximize Storage in a Tiny Kitchen
034 Add Surfaces
035 Waste Not
036 Go Vertical
Week 1 The Kitchen Challenge
037 Create a Recipe Binder
038 Bin Your Cans
039 Store Medicine and Vitamins Properly
040 Use the "One-Door"
041 Organize Your Pantry
042 Control Your Canned Goods
043 Use Your Doors
044 Start with an Inventory
045 Think About Storage Before & After: Pantry
046 Pack Your Snacks
047 Create a School Lunch Station
048 Plan Meals in Advance
049 Shop Effectively Quick Tip: Thaw Out!
050 Liven Up Your Menu with a Theme Night
051 Utilize Your Freezer
Week 2 The Pantry Challenge
052 Design Your Dining Room
053 Showcase Your Collectibles Quick Tip: Stay Focused
054 Employ a Dining Hutch
055 Table the Discussion
056 Define the Space
057 Throw a Dinner Party in a Small Space Before & After: Dining Room
058 Throw a Casual Party Quick Tip: Eat Outside!
059 Be Ready to Party
060 Store Outdoor Utensils
Week 3 The Dining Room Challenge
Part 2 Living + Storage
061 Set the Tone for Your Home
062 Designate a Place for Common Items
063 Make Over the Foyer
064 Create a Faux Foyer
065 Create a Mudroom
066 Check Off the Essentials
067 Use the Stairs
Week 4 The Launch Pad Challenge
068 Love Your Living Room
069 Develop a Clean Routine
070 Get in the Zone
071 Reorganize Your Bookshelf
072 Catalog DVDs
073 Conquer the Clutter
074 Make Furniture Do Double Duty
075 Build In Storage
076 Live Large in a Small Space
077 Furnish a Cozy Room Before & After: Bookshelves
Week 5 The Living Room Challenge
078 Refresh Your Bedroom
079 Take Advantage
080 Rest Easy
081 Make a DIY Linen Spray
082 Find Storage Everywhere
083 Divide Your Dresser
084 Store Baubles
085 Keep an Open Mind
Week 6 The Master Bedroom Challenge
086 Prepare the Guest Bedroom
087 Stock Your Bathroom for Guests
088 Make Your Guests Feel Welcome
089 Create a Guest Haven
090 Improvise a Nightstand
091 Plan a Perfect Nursery
092 Use An Antique Armoire for Baby
093 Design a Functional Kid's Room
094 Make a Play Corner
095 Master Your Closets
096 Put Shoes on Display
097 Utilize Every Space Quick Tip: Donate It
098 Store Clothes Seasonally
099 Color-Code Clothing Quick Tip: Repel Bugs Before & After: Master Closet
Week 7 The Master Closet Challenge
100 Tidy Up Kids' Closets
101 Keep Tiny Shoes Organized
102 ConLain Accessories
103 Perform a Seasonal Sweep
Week 8 The Kids' Closet Challenge
104 Keep Linen Closets Neat
105 Fold a Fitted Sheet
Week 9 The Linen Closet Challenge
106 Clean Bathrooms Daily
107 Think About Proximity
108 Keep it Fresh with Essential Oils
109 Make the Most of a Tiny Bathroom
110 Store It Right
111 Lighten Up
112 Pay Attention to Detail
113 Turn Your Bathroom into an Oasis
114 Heat Things Up
115 Whip Up a Whirlpool
116 Keep Bathroom Closets Neat
117 Make Your Own Natural Cleaning Solutions Before & After: Powder Room
Week 10 The Bathroom Challenge
Part 3 Working + Outdoor
118 Divide Your Office into Zones
119 Control Paper Clutter
120 Create a Keepsake Box
121 Organize Your Files
122 Follow the System
123 Prep for Tax Season Quick Tip: Track Your Taxes
Week 11 The Office Challenge
124 Create a Homework Center Quick Tip: Binder It
125 Create a Home Office Coffee Station
126 Lock In a Library
127 Corral Craft Supplies
128 Build a Gift-Wrapping Station Before & After: Craft Space
129 Create a Tiny Home Office Quick Tip: Let it Roll
130 Organize Kids' Play Spaces
131 Enforce a Nightly Cleanup Quick Tip: Board the Games
132 Tidy Up the Playroom
133 Piece the Puzzles
134 Stack a Play Table
135 Net a Zoo
136 Pitch a Tent Quick Tip: Learn Your ABCs
Week 12 The Playroom Challenge
137 Love the Laundry
138 Think Outside the Shoe Box
139 Set Up Forget-Me-Nots Quick Tip: Mark a Memento
140 Wash with Care
141 Prevent Dryer Disasters
142 Go Homemade
Week 13 The Laundry Room Challenge
143 Set Up a Home Gym Quick Tip: Deal with Gym Odors
144 Stock Your Gym Bag
145 Keep it Simple
146 Attack Your Attic
147 Pare Down Posterity
148 Benefit from the Basement
149 Use Forgotten Spaces Quick Tip: Mount a Fuse Box Flashlight
150 Build a Mini Greenhouse
151 Keep Basements Clean and Dry
152 Practice Caution with Archived Items
153 Salvage a Shed
154 Get the Holiday Hookup
155 Store Splash Supplies
156 Perfect Your Patio
157 Go Vertical Quick Tip: Use the Perimeter
158 Invest in Outdoor Fabrics
159 Overhaul the Garage
160 Follow Safety Rules Quick Tip: Store Tools
161 Store Seasonal Supplies
162 Keep Clean
163 Create a Goodbye Station Before & After: Garage
Week 14 The Garage Challenge
164 Keep the Car Tidy
165 Stock the Car for Emergencies
166 Rock Your Road Trips
Week 15 The Car Challenge
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author