In the day to day pace of life, our home offices often become a breeding ground for clutter and chaos. A tidy workspace, however, is crucial for maintaining focus and productivity. Fear not, as we’ve gathered a collection of 8 DIY organization hacks to help you transform your home office into a haven of order and efficiency. Let’s dive into the world of creativity and simplicity!
Welcome to the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series! We will be starting decluttering specific tasks. Each day is dedicated to spending only 30 minutes decluttering your specific daily task. We will be working 5 days a week, so you can take 2 days to enjoy time with your loved ones.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can sign up here.
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8 DIY Organization Hacks for a Tidy Home Office
1. Repurposed Pegboard Wall Organizer
Say goodbye to desk clutter by installing a pegboard above your workspace. Repurpose an old pegboard or purchase a new one from a local hardware store. Attach hooks, baskets, and shelves to keep your essentials within arm’s reach. This versatile solution allows you to customize your organizer based on your unique needs.
2. Cable Management with Toilet Paper Rolls
Tired of unruly cables tangling up your desk? Grab a few empty toilet paper rolls, decorate them if you’d like, and use them to corral your charging cables. Label each roll for easy identification. This simple yet effective hack keeps your cables organized and prevents them from becoming a tangled mess.
3. DIY Drawer Dividers from Shoeboxes
Before you toss out those shoeboxes, consider upcycling them into custom drawer dividers. Cut and arrange the boxes to fit snugly into your drawers, creating compartments for pens, notebooks, and other office supplies. It’s an affordable way to bring order to your drawers and keep everything in its place.
4. Mason Jar Desk Storage
Give your desk a touch of rustic charm by repurposing mason jars as stylish storage containers. Use them to organize pens, pencils, paperclips, and other small items. For an extra flair, paint the jars in coordinating colors or add labels to identify the contents. It’s a simple yet effective way to add a touch of personality to your workspace.
5. Floating Wall Shelves for Extra Storage
Maximize vertical space by installing floating wall shelves. These shelves not only provide extra storage but also create a visually appealing display. Arrange books, decorative items, or additional office supplies on these shelves to keep your desk clutter-free.
6. Binder Clip Cable Organizer
Tired of crawling under your desk to retrieve fallen cables? Use binder clips to attach cables to the edge of your desk. This prevents them from slipping away and keeps them easily accessible. It’s a quick and budget-friendly solution for maintaining cable order.
7. DIY Corkboard Wall for Notes and Inspiration
Turn a blank wall into a functional and inspiring space by covering it with corkboard tiles. Pin important notes, to-do lists, and motivational quotes to keep yourself on track. This DIY corkboard wall not only adds a decorative element but also serves as a practical organizational tool.
8. Customized Storage Bin Labels
Upgrade your storage bins by creating custom labels. Whether it’s a simple handwritten label or a printed and laminated one, clearly marking the contents of each bin makes it easy to locate items quickly. This hack works wonders for decluttering shelves and cabinets.
A tidy home office doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. With these DIY Organization Hacks for a Tidy Home Office, you can transform your workspace into a clutter-free zone while adding a personal touch. Get creative, repurpose items, and watch as your home office becomes a place of productivity and inspiration. Embrace the power of organization, one hack at a time!
A few guidelines to keep you on task:
1.Only spend time on your specific daily task.
2.Do not get side-tracked or distracted.
3.Work within a time of day that you have the most energy and stamina.
4.Avoid thinking too long about whether to keep or discard an item. Recruit help if you are stuck in the decision process.
5.Avoid cleaning during your declutter. Getting rid of the clutter is your priority. Cleaning can be accomplished later.
We are utilizing my DIY organization hacks for a tidy home office. As you probably guessed, we are working in the home office this week. Your task today for today, January 28th is to: Declutter any books you’ll never read again.
Need to deep clean? I have lists for you to guide you along.
My How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Kids’ Rooms list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Living Room list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Bedroom list can be found here.
Also, to keep up the general housework, you may need to create a daily housekeeping schedule that suits your specific needs. To do so, I have created a helpful series you can read here.
Need to Declutter Every room? I have declutter checklists for every room and every space in your home to guide you along below.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can sign up here.
Struggling to decide if an item is clutter? Use these questions below to help you determine whether to keep or toss any item.
How to Declutter the Guest Room or Your Kid’s Room checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Laundry Room and Patio checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Coat Closet/Hall Closet/Linen Closet checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Home Office checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Attic checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Garage checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Living Room checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Kitchen Checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Entry/Foyer/Mudroom checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Clothing checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Bedroom checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Bathroom checklist can be found here.
Happy Decluttering!
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New to deemiddleton.com and don’t know where to start? I recommend going in this order:
Step 1: Check out this post on the 1st step you should take to get organized. If you don’t have a calendar, you can grab my free weekly printable calendar page here. It is in my shopify store, but it is totally free, so you won’t be prompted to put in any payment information. It is a free download and will be delivered straight to your email.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can sign up here.
Step 2: Create a daily Housekeeping Schedule. You can use this series to start to set up your own schedule. You can also use this simplified weekly schedule.If you often ask: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Or, if you struggle to get organized and have tried and failed time and again, you can likely find out which of these 11 reasons cause you to fail to get organized.
Step 3: How do you remove clutter?.…Sign up for the Declutter Series and get your entire home decluttered in just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.”Declutter Your Home” checklists are provided in each email.
Step 4: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Use a timer and use the Deep Cleaning Checklists above. They will help you get your home sparkling after you’ve decluttered.
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Also, check out a great post on decluttering over here from becomingminimalist.com. Joshua Becker has some great tips on decluttering and minimalism.
For further reading, check out the fly lady here. She has some great cleaning and kitchen decluttering ideas plus excellent organization tips to get you started.
I hope you have benefitted from my DIY Organization Hacks for a Tidy Home Office. Leave a comment below to subscribe to my daily declutter task email series.
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