My house looks a mess!

My sister's husband also likes buying things from our local second hand shop and car boot sales. It does not matter if there is room for them. He just eye for a bargain. He is currently fitting new kitchen units. This is challenging because of all the clutter in there. I think it is better to have racks of the wall for objects like kitchen roll, dish washing towels, salt, pepper and herbs. A bit can be kept on the floor or hidden away in a cupboard. It is good to eat then wash the saucepans, plates and cups straight after eating. It is a good idea to clear out the grocery cupboard and fridge once a week. Then you will have a clear idea if you need to add anything to your shopping list. De-cluttering is a must as well. Good luck.

I can't really help you with that, being a complete mess myself. Only tip I got is, if you haven't touched something for over 2 years, be honest to yourself and don't think you'll ever use it again. And it applies to clothes as well!!! Good luck with you organization! and remember... MESS IS THE MOTOR OF CREATIVITY. =)

well i wish you luck as you go ahead with your cleaning. For me whenever i want to do a major cleaning, i set a day for it and i make sure all engagements are canceled so as not too be distracted or called off

Do my husband know your husband ???...hehehe, because the same thing happend to me when I left my husband for a family visit vacation a while ago. He was doing an "extreme house make over". I admired his DIY skill but I can't say the same to his DIY house decorating skill....phew. So, I tell you what I did. Give your husband a hug and said that he's doing a good job and that you appreciated what he did. After that, one by one everyday makes things that you husband decorated back to where it belongs or dissappear. But remember...one by one !!! Good luck !!!

Funny how the mess just sort of sneaks up on you like that and all of a sudden you take a look around and see what is around you! I usually tend to pick a specific area that I want to clean, and keep the area small... so something like a drawer or one section of the countertop. I go through that section and either pitch, find a better home or put in a pile to be put back in the room at the end of the organizing session. Then I move onto the next section. After all the sections are done, I go back to my pile of things that need to go back in the room. If I can't find a home for them in the room or somewhere else in the house, I get rid of it. Good luck with your organizing!

mine too specialy my bedroom...!! it's happen in all houses... don't worry

Good luck with your housecleaning as I hope there is not as much as it there appears to be. I am sure that you did not make the mess so make sure your husband helps you with cleaning. You may have to give him instructions on how to keep your house looking clean. :-) I need to do some housecleaning as well so I better get busy myself. I know it has to be annoying when your house gets a mess after you just cleaned it.

I completely understand. I work so much during the week and then notice more items than before in the house. It seems like more and more accumulates. I am trying to learn how to manage my time better!

the best way to declutter ure house is to jus throw everything u dnt use and dnt look bac once u do that u will c how much better it looks right away and cleaning things use fresh lemons for removing grease from cookers and tiles and cleaning fridge leaves a real fresh fragrance

Is it your husband or have you maybe been spending too much time on Mylot? Just kidding, but good luck getting the work done!

I have the same problem...well no husband, but i belong to a freecycle community, and Im always running off to pick up my latest treasure...Guess its time to start giving some of it back instead of picking it all up from other people ...