My Junk Drawer Makeover
Yes, even professional organizers have junk drawers. We are not perfect… just recovering perfectionists! I do practice what I preach and to prove it here are the steps I took to organize my junk drawer. It’s rather elementary but I thought the photos would be interesting. And who knows, it just might motivate a few of you!
1. Before
This drawer is beneath my printer and has been a catch all place for office tools.
2. The Stuff
Here is what is in the drawer. The top half of the photo shows the essential office supplies. The cords at the bottom left were also essential. The rest… how did that get in there?!
3. Bonus tip
If you have cords that sometimes need to go with you, store them in a zipper pouch for easy transport. This pouch contains my cell phone and iPod chargers as well as a car adapter. When I am at the office they are in the desk, if I think I may need them, I just throw them in the bag that I am taking along.
4. The Configuration
For my drawer the six components fit like this. I love that there are many ways to configure the interlocking pieces to fit any drawer!
5. The Result – ahhh, organization!
Now I bet that’s what you thought my junk drawer would look like!
Do you have a junk drawer that needs organization? Post a photo of your junk drawer or a comment about it on my blog.
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Hi Natalie! You know that I should know better, but I’ve let this puppy get way out of control and I love the idea of the Rubbermaid organizers! Here’s a peek: http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z230/brightfarm/Newsletter/Daily%20Joy/Deskdrawer.jpg
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My husband says that he takes his life in his own hands when he ventures to find anything in my desk drawer. I really need to rid my life of clutter. No, I’m not talking about my husband. I’d like to start with my desk drawer. Yours looks absolutely fabulous.Mine, not so much. I have paper clips and rubber bands all over the place. I am bad about clearing my desk by shoveling everything into the drawer. If I had an organizer it would make me and my husband happier.
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Congratulations to Karen – now we won’t worry about her husband!
Natalie, where can I find those organizers?!
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I was told by Rubbermaid that these organizers should be at a Walmart near you!
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My husband says that he takes his life in his own hands when he ventures to find anything in my desk drawer. I really need to rid my life of clutter. No, I’m not talking about my husband. I’d like to start with my desk drawer. Yours looks absolutely fabulous.Mine, not so much. I have paper clips and rubber bands all over the place. I am bad about clearing my desk by shoveling everything into the drawer. If I had an organizer it would make me and my husband happier.
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Start by following my lead on this junk drawer cleanout. Take everything out, group like things together and purge what you are not using or have too much of. When you put the drawer back together, don’t forget about it. Try to clean it up every 3-4 months or so to keep it functioning the way you want it. Good luck and I know you can do it!
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Thanks for linking up to my Organizing Mission Link party.
I think you are so right.. people think we have the perfect houses when you are an Organizer. I certainly try to, but with hubby and kids it is hard to! lol
I have the Rubbermaid Drawer dividers in my kitchen drawers. I really like them! -
I always admit that even the organizer has to maintain her environment! Hope to link up to your Link Party again soon!
Love that set! I have 2 junk drawers that need organization!