Affordable Ways to Keep Your Home Tidy
By Cheryl, Clutter Coach at Lifestyle by Designs | Apr 15, 2025
Keeping your home tidy doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune on fancy containers or hiring a cleaning crew every week. With a few smart, budget-friendly habits, you can create a more organized and peaceful space without breaking the bank.
Here are some affordable ways to keep your home tidy and stress-free:
1. Declutter First – Always
Before spending money on bins or shelves, go through each room and remove what you no longer need. Donate, recycle, or toss items you haven’t used in over a year. Less stuff means less to clean and organize.
2. Use What You Already Have
Repurpose jars, shoe boxes, or old baskets as storage containers. An empty mason jar makes a great pen holder. A shoebox with a lid can keep cords or stationery neatly tucked away. You don’t need a Pinterest-worthy look for an efficient system to work.
3. Create a 10-Minute Daily Reset
Set a timer for 10 minutes each evening to do a quick tidy-up: clear countertops, toss trash, fluff the couch cushions, and put away out-of-place items. It keeps mess from building up and costs nothing but a little time.
4. Label Everything
A simple roll of masking tape and a marker can create labels that help everyone in the house know where things belong. Clear labels reduce the chances of clutter reappearing.
5. Designate a “Drop Zone”
Set up a small space near your front door for shoes, keys, mail, and bags. A tray, hooks, or an unused basket works wonders to corral everyday items and keep clutter from spreading.
6. Shop Thrift Stores for Organizers
Instead of spending big at retail stores, check out local thrift shops for inexpensive shelves, bins, or storage furniture. Many quality pieces just need a quick clean or a coat of paint to look brand new.
7. Adopt a One-In, One-Out Rule
For every new item you bring into your home, remove one. This keeps things from piling up and makes you think twice about impulse buys.
8. Use Vertical Space
Install wall hooks, hanging baskets, or floating shelves to maximize unused space. Vertical storage helps keep things off the floor and adds style and structure to a room.
9. Keep a Donation Box Handy
Place a box or bag in a closet where you can easily toss things you no longer want. When it’s full, take it to a local charity. It encourages a minimalist mindset and keeps clutter moving out the door.
10. Plan Seasonal Purges
Schedule mini-decluttering sessions at the start of each season. It keeps your home aligned with your current needs and avoids last-minute deep cleans before holidays or guests arrive.
Final Thought:
Staying organized doesn’t require expensive tools—it just takes commitment, creativity, and consistency. At Lifestyle by Designs, we specialize in helping clients find sustainable, affordable ways to bring order to their homes and offices. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by clutter, let’s create a system that works for your lifestyle.
Peace & Harmony, Cheryl
Where Clean Meets Design
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Cheryl
Home & Office Organizer 