My Top 10 Organizing Hacks to Kick Off the Year | Goode Spaces (Kansas City Professional Organizer)
The start of a new year is the perfect time to hit reset — not just in your routines, but in your home. A fresh, organized space sets the tone for calmer days, smoother mornings, and less stress. If you’re looking for simple home organization tips, easy decluttering ideas, or a full-home refresh, these are my top 10 organizing hacks I use in almost every client project here in Kansas City.
Each hack is functional, sustainable, and perfect for any busy family wanting to stay organized all year long.
1. Lazy Susans Aren’t Just for Pantries
One of my favorite kitchen organization hacks is using Lazy Susans in unexpected places. They work under the sink, in bathroom cabinets, for skincare, oils, sauces, and fridge condiments.
This simple tool boosts visibility and makes everything more accessible.
2. Clear Bins Help You See What You Have
Clear bins are a go-to in almost every home organization project I do in Kansas City. They help you:
See your inventory
Prevent overbuying
Keep categories contained
Maintain systems long-term
They’re perfect for pantries, bathrooms, medicine, kids’ snacks, and backstock.
3. Create Zones for Every Category
Zone-based organizing is one of the most effective decluttering strategies for long-term maintenance.
Examples:
Breakfast zone
Snack zone
Hair tool zone
Baking zone
When every category has a designated home, your space stays organized effortlessly.
4. Use Risers for Cans, Spices & Vitamins
Tiered risers instantly improve visibility in pantries and cabinets — especially helpful for busy families.
A simple riser:
Reduces clutter
Helps you see what you have
Prevents expired or duplicate purchases
A top pantry hack I use in nearly every home.
5. File-Fold Clothing for Better Drawer Space
This is one of the most beginner-friendly closet organization tips.
File-folding adds visibility, maximizes space, and keeps drawers tidy without much effort.
6. Drawer Dividers Create Natural Structure
Drawer dividers are essential for maintaining order in kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and closet drawers.
They keep small items from floating around and help even the messiest drawers stay organized.
7. Decant Only What You Use Most
Decanting isn’t all-or-nothing.
For most homes I organize in the Kansas City area, decanting works best when limited to everyday items like:
Flour or sugar
Cereal
Snacks
Laundry pods
This reduces packaging clutter and makes items easier to grab.
8. Create Reset Baskets
Reset baskets are one of my favorite simple organizing hacks for busy families. They save time and keep categories together.
Try baskets for:
Hair tools
Travel toiletries
Car clean-out items
Backstock supplies
A “drop it all in one place” system that works for everyone.
9. Label Everything
Labels are essential for maintaining a system long-term — especially in shared spaces.
They reduce clutter, keep zones clear, and help every person in the home understand where things belong.
This is one of the easiest and most powerful home organization tips out there.
10. Use the One-Minute Rule
If it takes under 60 seconds to put away, do it now.
This simple habit prevents clutter before it builds and is one of the most realistic home maintenance hacks for staying organized year-round.
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