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Get Rid Of Paper Pile-Ups In 3 Steps

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Stacey Platt, Organize Paper, Organizing Paper, Cleaning Tips, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Paper Organizing, Declutter Your Home, Dwellwell Nyc, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Spring Cleaning, Paper Clutter, How to Be Organized, Sarah Hayon, Reduce Paper Clutter, Cleaning and Organization, Stylelist Home News

Create this three-tiered system to keep papers organized and moving across your desk. 1. In-box. This is a place to capture miscellaneous documents ...

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A Good Reason To...Organize Your Glove Compartment?

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Glove Box, Glove Compartment, Car Organizer, Stylelist-Home-Clean, How to Be Organized, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Car Glove Compartment, Car Organization, Stacey Platt, Clean Glove Compartment, Sarah Hayon, Dwellwell Nyc, Organization Ideas, Clean Home, Stylelist Home News

If your glove compartment is home to fast-food ketchup packets, service receipts, expired proofs of insurance, or other detritus, clean it out and res...

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The Cleaning Tips That Changed Our Month

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 03.30.2012

Read More: Natural Cleaning Tips, New Uses for Old Things, House Cleaning Tips, Cleaning Tips, Tips for Organizing, Spring Cleaning, New Uses For, Cleaning Garbage Disposal, How to Be Organized, Slidepollajax, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

If you haven't gotten around to giving your home a good spring cleaning just yet, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've rounded up the month's bes...

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Organize The Freezer Once And For All

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Refrigerator Organization Tips, Frozen Food, Tips for Organizing, Spring Cleaning, Stylelist-Home-Clean, How to Be Organized, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Kitchen Organization, Stacey Platt, Sarah Nina Hayon, Dwellwell, Clean Home, Dwellwell Nyc, Stylelist Home News

Don't let frozen food spoil and go to waste. Enjoy your leftovers before it expires while keeping your freezer neat and organized. How do we do that? ...

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Simple Ways To Update Your Closet For Spring

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Closet Systems, Closet Organization Tips, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Spring Cleaning, Closet Organization Ideas, How to Be Organized, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Clothes Storage, Storing Clothes, Clean Home, Stylelist Home News

Editing your closet seasonally is a great way to regularly cull your wardrobe. This is the time to take a look at what you didn't wear and figure out ...

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How To Store Delicate Fabrics

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.19.2012

Read More: Clothing Storage, Spring Cleaning, How to Store Clothes, Delicates, How to Be Organized, Fabric, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Cleaning and Organization, Clean Home, Stacey Platt, Dwellwell, Dwellwell Nyc, Sarah Hayon, Stylelist Home News

Although hanging your freshly dry-cleaned clothing back in the closet may seem like the natural thing to do, maintain their quality and maximize weara...

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6 Reasons To Make Your Bed

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 03.15.2012

Read More: Video, Making a Bed, How to Make a Bed, Spring Cleaning, How to Be Organized, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Making the Bed, Stylelist Home News

Let's face it, the last thing you want do in the morning is make your bed. In fact, there are a number of excuses we tell ourselves: It's just going t...

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The Right Way To Shop A Warehouse Club

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Warehouse Clubs, Costco, Sams Warehouse, Tips for Shopping, How to Be Organized, Tips for Organization, Clean Home, Stacey Platt, Dwellwell, Dwellwell Nyc, Sarah Hayon, Stylelist-Home-Know-How, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Stylelist Home News

Sometimes, shopping at warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club can be overwhelming. With aisle upon aisle of bulk items and products, it's easy to ...

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8 Items To Help You Organize Your Desk

Stylelist Home | Dickson Wong | Posted 03.09.2012

Read More: Desk Set, Desk Organizers, Video, Stylelist-Home-Know-How, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Office Accessories, How to Be Organized, Slidepollajax, Office Desk Accessories, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

These days it seems like people spend more time at their work desks than they do anywhere else. We can certainly relate -- last night we left our offi...

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How To Contain Plastic Bags

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Stylelist-Home-Clean, Organization Tips, Organization Ideas, Shopping Bags, Plastic Bags, How to Be Organized, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stacey Platt, Contain Plastic Bags, Dwellwell, Clean Home, Dwellwell Nyc, Manage Plastic Bags, Sarah Hayon, Stylelist Home News

Most people squirrel away more plastic bags than they will ever use. A better approach than stuffing them under the sink is to choose a receptacle for...

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8 Must-Have Household Items For Cleaning

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 03.06.2012

Read More: Video, Common Cleaning Products, Cleaning Tips, Stylelist-Home-Clean, How to Be Organized, Slidepollajax, Cleaning Solutions, Common Cleaning Supplies, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

When it comes to cleaning supplies, we've found that some of the most effective ones are everyday household items that we already have. From odor-neut...

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How Pinterest Can Change Your Offline Life

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 03.01.2012

Read More: Pinterest Home, Pinterest Design, Video, How Not to Procrastinate, Pinterest, Uses for Pinterest, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Productivity Tips, How to Be Organized, Organizing Tips, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Productivity, Stylelist Home News

Chances are if you're on Pinterest, the social media site that doubles as a virtual inspiration board, you're addicted. (We know we are!) But it turns...

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The Cleaning Tips That Changed Our Month

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: How to Clear a Drain, Clear a Clog, Natural Cleaning Tips, New Uses for Old Things, House Cleaning Tips, Stylelist-Home-Clean, New Uses For, How to Be Organized, Clear a Drain, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Other Uses for Beer, Stylelist Home News

Now that you're not celebrating Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl or taking a workday breather with Presidents' Day off, catch up on some much-needed ho...

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How To Organize...Your Sink?

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Kitchen Organization, Cleaning and Organization, Stacey Platt, How to Get Organized, Sarah Nina Hayon, Cleaning Home, Cleaning Kitchen Sink, Dwellwell, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Sink Organizers, How to Be Organized, Dwellwell Nyc, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

Keep all your sink accessories neat with a sink organizer that holds dish soap, scrubbers, and sponge in one contained unit. If you are short on count...

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What Organization Methods Really Work?

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 02.23.2012

Read More: Color Coding, Video, How to Get Organized, Organization Methods, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Office Organization, How to Organize a Room, How to Be Organized, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Alphabetizing, Stylelist Home News

In times of home disarray, sometimes it's best to attack clutter by putting in place an organizational system. Whether it's straightening out the kitc...

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The Right Way To Clean Mold

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 02.22.2012

Read More: Video, Stylelist-Home-Know-How, Clean Mold, How to Clean Mold, Stylelist-Home-Clean, How to Be Organized, Cleaning Tip, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

Where there is moisture, there is a way...for mold to grow. So don't fret when you see white or greenish-black furry spots popping up around your bath...

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Three Steps To An Organized Handbag

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Stacey Platt, Sarah Nina Hayon, Whats a Disorganized Person to Do, Organizing Services Nyc, How to Organize a Handbag, Dwellwell, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Organize a Purse, How to Be Organized, Clean Home, Dwellwell Nyc, Organize a Handbag, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

Handbags are often a microcosm of one's life in general. The same rules of organization still apply: Keep like things together. Use small zippered ba...

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Pegboard: Not Just For Garages Anymore

Stylelist Home | Dickson Wong | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: Stylelist-Home-Know-How, Stylelist-Home-Diy, Organize Pegboard, Pegboard Organizer, Pegboard System, Hang a Pegboard, How to Use Pegboard, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Stylelist-Home-Projects, How to Be Organized, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

Hanging up a pegboard is not only an excellent way to keep everyday items easily accessible and organized, it's also a great use of wall space -- whet...

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10 Easy Tips For Organizing Anything

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.03.2012

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The following ten steps can be applied to any organizing task, large or small: Focus on the bigger picture. Why do you want to get organized and what...

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11 Signs You're Doing Laundry Wrong

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Stylelist-Home-Know-How, How Much Detergent to Add, Right Temperature for Laundry, Laundry Mistakes, Stylelist-Home-Clean, How to Be Organized, How to Do Laundry, How to Wash Clothes, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

Laundry may seem like a relatively easy chore, but it might surprise you just how many mistakes you're making with every load...without realizing it. ...

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This Month's Can't-Miss Cleaning Tips

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: How to Get Organized, How to Clean, Dwellwell, Cleaning Tips, New Uses for Vinegar, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Cleaning Tips for Bathroom, How to Be Organized, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

This month, we started the New Year with a wide array of cleaning and organizational tips. But to help you keep your cleaning resolutions year-round, ...

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41 Other Uses For Vinegar From Our Readers

Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: New Uses for Vinegar, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Other Uses for Vinegar, New Uses For, How to Be Organized, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

Earlier this week, we brought you five new uses for vinegar, and many of you spoke up, providing us with your own tips on how best to use the solution...

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10 Ways To Streamline Your Fridge

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Stacey Platt, How to Organize Refrigerator, Sarah Nina Hayon, How to Get Organized, Dwellwell, Cleaning and Organization, Clean Home, How to Be Organized, Dwellwell Nyc, Stylelist Home News

1. Keep like items together. 2. Open only one bottle of each condiment at a time. Try to limit them to the door, but if there are too many, contain t...

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When To Throw Away Cleaning Products

Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Stylelist-Home-Clean, When to Replace Sponge, How to Be Organized, Throw Out Sponge, When to Replace Mops, When to Throw Out Cleaning Products, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

Where would we be without our most basic cleaning products? Let's hope not living in layers of filth and grime, since it's important to replace your c...

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An Easy Way To Contain Cords

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.21.2012

Read More: Stacey Platt, Sarah Nina Hayon, How to Get Organized, Dwellwell, Organizing Cords, Stylelist-Home-Clean, Clean Home, How to Be Organized, Dwellwell Nyc, Stylelist-Home-Clean-Home, Stylelist Home News

To neaten an unsightly jumble of cords on the floor of your office, bundle loose cords together using plastic cord ties. Or improvise with what you ha...

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Spring Cleaning: Organize Your Freezer Once, Never Do It Again

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 05.29.2012

Don't let frozen food spoil and go to waste. Enjoy your leftovers before it expires while keeping your freezer neat and organized. How do we do that? ...

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How To Be Organized: What The Average Purse Weighs And How To Organize It (PHOTOS)

Brie Dyas, 02.14.2012

"Do you have a pen?" my friend asked. "Yeah sure, just go into my purse," I said. But what my friend found wasn't a pen, but approximately 5 handful...

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How To Be Organized: 10 Steps To Organizing Anything

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 04.03.2012

The following ten steps can be applied to any organizing task, large or small: Focus on the bigger picture. Why do you want to get organized and what...

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Spring Cleaning: Stop Paper Clutter In 3 Steps

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 05.02.2012

Create this three-tiered system to keep papers organized and moving across your desk. 1. In-box. This is a place to capture miscellaneous documents ...

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How To Be Organized: The Best Way To Store Towels

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 03.18.2012

Rolled towels take up less space than folded ones, and a pyramid of fresh towels make you feel like you're at the spa. Fold towels in half lengthwise ...

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How To Be Organized: Combat Cord Clutter

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 03.21.2012

To neaten an unsightly jumble of cords on the floor of your office, bundle loose cords together using plastic cord ties. Or improvise with what you ha...

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How To Shop At Warehouse Clubs Like Costco, Sam's Club

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 05.12.2012

Sometimes, shopping at warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club can be overwhelming. With aisle upon aisle of bulk items and products, it's easy to ...

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How To Be Organized: Laundry Room Space Savers

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.12.2012

Flickr Photo by Andrea_44 To squeeze out more space, try a: 1. Collapsible shelf. Mount collapsible metal brackets to the wall for an only-when-nee...

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How To Be Organized: Car Cleaning Tips

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.19.2012

Flickr Photo by rmkoske A clutter-free car makes every trip more pleasant. Some strategies: - Take out what you bring in. Cars can become littered ...

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How To Be Organized: Refrigerator Cleaning Tips

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 03.26.2012

1. Keep like items together. 2. Open only one bottle of each condiment at a time. Try to limit them to the door, but if there are too many, contain t...

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How To Be Organized: Are Non-Stick Pans Safe?

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.06.2012

Flickr Photo by Jeff Nelson Are nonstick pans safe? According to Margaret Shield, coordinator of the Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition in Washington State...

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How To Be Organized: Storing Hair Products And Accessories

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.21.2012

Flickr Photo by Anthony Kelly There are three categories of hair care items: tools (blow dryer, curling iron, straightening iron, brushes, combs, cu...

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Spring Cleaning: Taking Closet Inventory

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 05.23.2012

Editing your closet seasonally is a great way to regularly cull your wardrobe. This is the time to take a look at what you didn't wear and figure out ...

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How To Be Organized: How To Organize Coats

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.11.2012

Flickr Photo by LizMarie_AK Instantly upgrade your coat closet, or any closet for that matter, by replacing mismatched hangers with matching ones. T...

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How To Be Organized: Putting Away Holiday Decorations

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 02.21.2012

Flickr Photo by Andy Melton Having decorations organized makes holiday entertaining less stressful. Use large plastic stackable bins to hold decorat...

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How To Be Organized: Utilizing Cabinet Doors

Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, 03.12.2012

Fasten cork tiles with industrial-strength double-sided tape on the inside of a cabinet to create a spot where you can post important messages, schedu...

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