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A home that’s clean and tidy is one that’s nice to live in. That’s the mindset that many Americans seem to adopt when asked about the importance of cleaning!

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Unfortunately, keeping a house in good condition usually requires the help of dozens of different products. That can be problematic because all those cleaning supplies create clutter and make your home appear messier than it actually is. Thankfully, there’s plenty you can do to organize these products, so you don’t have to worry about things getting out of control.

Arrange In Baskets

Although it usually takes a lot of supplies to clean and maintain a home, each product isn’t required for every task around the house. Some items you’ll typically only use to keep the bathroom spotless, while others will specialize in keeping your home dust- or mold-free. It’s a good idea to separate these products into their various uses, then store them in groups so they’re easier to find. Putting them in baskets is a great way to do this because the containers are compact, they make things look organized, and they’re always easy to locate. Plus, you can color coordinate them, or something similar, so you always know what basket is for which task.

Buy A Subscription

Being fully prepared isn’t a bad thing when it comes to home cleaning and maintenance. However, there is one big problem with stocking up on supplies so you’re ready for any eventuality. By doing this, you fill your house with a bunch of products that take up a lot of storage space. This can make organization difficult, which is why it’s worth seeing if you can get anything via subscription, rather than buying in bulk. For instance, there’s an air filter subscription available via Filterbuy, which offers regular delivery for hundreds of American-made filters. If you own a furnace or HVAC and don’t wish to fill your cupboards with replacement filters, you should consider an air filter subscription from this reputable firm, which offers a wide range of styles and sizes to suit every unit.

Spin Them Around

Under the sink is one of the most common places that people store their cleaning supplies. The problem with this is that things can become cluttered very quickly, making it easy for products to get lost. That’s why you should put a lazy Susan down there. This little turntable can make all the difference to your organization because you never have to worry about supplies getting lost at the back of the cupboard. Whenever you need something from under the sink, you just spin the lazy Susan around until you find what you’re looking for.

Hang Up Supplies

It can be incredibly frustrating when you need a certain product but you can’t find it because your cupboards are so cluttered with other supplies. This hassle can easily put someone off cleaning, which explains why so many Americans feel that their home is not clean enough. One good way to avoid an issue like this is to hang up some of your essentials in a shoe holder. This storage device is easy to hang up on a door and can usually hold as many as several dozen different products. As it’s designed for shoes, the pouches don’t have any trouble containing some of your bulkier cleaning items, making it perfect for this purpose.

If you’re going to buy supplies to keep your house clean and tidy, it’s probably a good idea to ensure they’re organized. These initial tips will help you do that, so you never have to worry about anything being out of place.

If you’re like many other people out there, 2020 has been the year where you’ve spent more time at home than ever before. And with all those extra hours of time at home, you may have started to notice that there are areas in the house that could do with updating and renovating!

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While you may not be able to give your entire home an overhaul in 2021, there are some rooms and spaces that can be well worth the time and money to renovate.

Here we’ll take a look at the top rooms and spaces in your home to plan for a renovation project in 2021. Whether you want to just cross one off the list, or work your way through all of them, you can expect some great results.

The Kitchen

This is arguably the most popular room in your home to renovate. Think about how much time you spend in the kitchen preparing meals, cooking them, enjoying them with friends and family, and then cleaning up. It’s quite often that the kitchen acts as the hub of the house, and tends to be the room people congregate in and hang out. So, it makes perfect sense then, that you would want this room to function well, and look stylish and inviting.

For those who plan to renovate a kitchen, keep in mind that kitchen renovations can get pretty in-depth. There are a lot of factors to consider, including the materials, layout, how to maximise space, and of course, how to make it all work together and look modern. This is why so many people end up hiring a professional kitchen designer to take over the project.

Kitchen Capital is a professional design company that has been producing modern and functional kitchens in Perth for its portfolio of clients. You can start the process by requesting a consultation so they can take in specifics such as the size and layout of your kitchen, what your goals are, your budget, and any vision you currently have for the space. From there, they will create a customised design plan that they can integrate and deliver project management on.

And if you’re concerned about your return on investment when it comes to home renovations, a new kitchen is well-known to provide a very healthy return. In other words, it won’t be money wasted.

The Bathroom(s)

Another area that may be in your sights for renovations in 2021 is the bathroom(s) in your home. Typically, the biggest complaint homeowners have is a lack of storage space and light in the bathroom. Addressing these two concerns can help you to make wise renovation decisions.

With the bathrooms, you can choose to keep things simple and cost-effective by painting the room a new colour, changing out hardware, and installing a new light fixture, or you can do a full gut job where you rip everything out and start from scratch. If you are planning on taking this route, consider hiring something like one of these skip bins sydney to provide you with somewhere to throw all of your demolition trash that you won’t have to worry about removing yourself once the project is complete. If you’re looking to create the highly popular spa-like atmosphere in the bathroom, then a gut job may be the only viable option.

One thing to heavily factor into the design should be storage space. Even if that means you can only fit a small vanity in with some drawers or cupboard space, it is better than no storage at all. There are plenty of shelving systems that are specifically meant for bathrooms that can have a huge impact. When you have a spot for everything and you can clear the clutter off the counter, the room will automatically look bigger.

Just like with kitchen renovations, as long as the bathroom renovation has been done well and with thought and planning, it too can offer a healthy return on your investment.

The Master Bedroom

Then we have another popular room in the house for renovations, and that’s the bedroom. This one is a two-prong approach where people typically want to keep style and décor front and centre while creating a space that is soothing and comfortable. The bedroom is meant to be a retreat, a spot for relaxation, and should encourage a restful sleep.

One of the biggest obstacles in trying to create this retreat-like space is the amount of ‘stuff’ that accumulates in a bedroom. Whether there is a lack of storage space, the furniture is too large for the room, or it’s just not properly laid out, the end result can look like a real mish-mash of clutter and junk. A great place to start with a bedroom renovation is to declutter. From there you can get an idea of the space you’re working with and then plan out the design.

If you are planning to sell your home in the near future, be sure to pick neutral soft tones for the bedroom that won’t turn buyers off.