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January 24, 2008

New Books to Help You Get Organized

During the long, winter season people may turn to inside projects to keep them occupied. One goal may be to clear out and organize the different areas of the home. The following books will help anyone get started.

SHELF EXPRESSION: 70 PROJECTS AND IDEAS FOR CREATIVE STORAGE AND DISPLAY, by Marthe Le Van

Having ample storage room is helpful when trying to get organized. Shelves can provide an interesting way to store or display items. This book provides many creative ideas that can be useful in a variety of home décor areas. The color photographs and informative text included with each design help with the basics of hanging the shelf to finding the right type of shelf for the storage need.

MISSION ORGANIZATION: STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS TO CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER, by Home and Garden Television

Everyone has busy lives and home organization tends to fall down on the list of priorities. This helpful guide will offer a three-step strategy for sorting, storing, and staying organized. There are a variety of tips on how to tackle each room of the house and advice on how to keep it clean. Before and after photos of real life makeovers will help with motivation.

MAKING THE MOST OF STORAGE, by Debora Robertson

There are existing features in many homes that can be used as an advantage when trying to find spaces to store items. This book includes interesting ideas on how to transform areas such as alcoves and other architectural features into storage and display areas. Since everyone has different storage requirements, there is a section on how to determine what will work best with the available space and style.

THE RIGHT STORAGE: ORGANIZING ESSENTIALS FOR THE HOME, by Lisa Skolnik

More storage solutions are presented in this book with highlights on cabinets and making custom containers to house items. A section in the back of the volume has numerous projects for boxes and canisters to store treasures. Photos accompany patterns and easy to follow instructions for each project.