But there are plenty of shoe organization ideas and storage options that keep shoes streamlined and easy to find. A Shoe Shelf @closetdoctor/Instagram No room in your closet? In a pinch, file dividers or small plastic partitions would also work. The Spruce / Jacob Fox you could choose whether to organize them on shelves by color, key in, or brand. Color-Coordinated Shoe Shelves @happyorganizingco/Instagram This built-in shelving unit for for men’s shoes is so dreamy....

Meet the Expert Heather Aiello is the founder and Chief Organizing Officer atThe Organized You. It will also help youidentify items you’re able to sellor donate. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? The Spruce / Michelle Becker Instead, set them aside in a “catch-all” basket and come back to them later. Dust the shelving and hanging rods, then run your vacuum or sweep and mop the floor. To finish, wipe down your shelving, hanging rods, walls, andbaseboardswith an all-purpose cleaner....

“Remember to stay focused, take breaks as needed, and celebrate your progress along the way.” Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Declutter You’ll need to startdecluttering your bedroomto determine what will stay and what should go. @afreshspace/ Instagram “Be ruthless in your decision-making to free up space andreduce visual clutter,” Schier says. Not sure when it’s worth letting items go? Williams recommends parting ways with anything you have not used within the past year....

The Spruce / Candace Madonna There’s no better time toorganize your homethan the beginning of a new year. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? This way, they’re ready to accommodate overflow items from other rooms in the home. The Spruce / Candace Madonna Make three piles for each of those categories. Reorganize any storage shelves or drawers by first discarding any old, never-used, or expired items. The best way to tackle this area is to divide it into sections andbegin with your pantry....

The Spruce / Tessa Cooper Sometimes a jewelry drawer can start to feel more like ajunk drawer. Use an Egg Carton Egg cartonsmake greatstorage solutions for earrings, brooches, and rings alike. it’s possible for you to upcycle an old paper carton or purchase a reusable porcelain version. The Spruce / Tessa Cooper Want more cleaning and organizing tips? These boxes also come in handy forstoring sunglassesand large brooches. Bamboo drawer organizers are available at most big box stores, making them a convenient option....

Here are 15 organization ideas for your linen closet. Declutter The first step to a tidy linen closet is todeclutter. Remove all the items from the closet, and sort them by bang out. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Create keep, donate, and trash piles. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? This can make a big difference in the efficiency and capacity of your linen closet. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida...

Make a Plan As soon as you know you are moving, create a general andpreliminary plan. Here’s what to consider: You have options when hiring movers, depending on your budget. Hybrid packages allow you to pack up your home yourself and the moving company will move everything for you. The Spruce / Daria Groza Create a Detailed Schedule There are many fast-moving parts during a move. Creating a detailed timeline with aday-by-day schedulewill keep you from forgetting crucial steps and details....

Freila / Getty Images It takes a lot of time and effort to keep grass green and lush. This is a fairly simple process, but doing a bit of preparation before overseeding will ensure better success. These steps will allow the overseeding to effectively germinate for a stronger, healthier lawn. Freila / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? Why Should You Overseed a Lawn? Overseeding your lawn can help fill in bare spots and create a fuller, lusher lawn....

What Is an Annual? A little research will tell you the lowest temperatures your plants can tolerate. These include popular garden plants such as geraniums, coleus, wax begonias,heliotrope, and impatiens. Aliyev Alexei Sergeevich / Cultura / Getty Images And there is the issue of providing the right growing conditions. Some common signs include discolored spots on the foliage, wilted foliage, and tiny moving insects. This will reduce the plant’s energy consumption and reduce the stress it suffers when it moves indoors....

The secret to successfully growing dahlias in cooler climates lies underground in their tubers. During the growing season, each dahlia plant produces a clump of tubers up to six inches deep underground. Dahliatubersare not true bulbs. The Spruce / Ellen Lindner Dahlia foliage cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. The first heavy frost will blacken and turn to mush the flowers, stalks, and foliage. Don’t be too hasty and dig your tubers before the first frost....

When temperatures get too low, you’re gonna wanna overwinter. Plants that are native and/or grow well in theUSDA hardiness zonewhere you live should do fine. Westend61 / Getty Images What Is Overwintering? Westend61 / Getty Images Overwintering is the process of preparing plants for cold temperatures and adverse weather conditions. Overwintering lets you keep plants for several years that otherwise might survive just one season. The goal is for the plant to survive the off-season and achieve new growth the following spring....

In most cases, small- and medium-sized artwork can be grouped and packed together. You’ll need a box that is bigger than the picture and frame. You will use the cardboard to “build” a custom box so you might safely transport the artwork. The Spruce / Michele Lee This will stop the glass from totally shattering or moving around too much if it breaks. Lay the frame glass side down against the paper....

And true book lovers may have to pack hundreds, if not thousands, of books. Hardcovers are heavy and even paperbacks can add up to a lot of money. Now is a great time to separate the “must-haves” from the “done-with-that” titles. The Spruce / Ana Maria Stanciu Identify those books that are unlikely to be read again, then look for a good home for them. verify you seal the bottom well with a double layer of tape over all the seams....