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Every home has a junk drawer. That one drawer or set of drawers that seems to hold anything and everything. Just how do you identify when it is time to organize your junk drawer? The most apparent answer to this is when you can't come across anything easily in it.

How can a drawer that starts out fairly organized turn into a cupboard no one wants to even look at? There is hope, though. All you need to do is follow these simple steps and you'll be able to bring that drawer, or drawers, back in check.

Step 1: Clean up the drawer

The very first thing you need to do when organizing the drawer is to clean it out - I mean you need to DUMP IT on the counter, the work desk, or whatever you are going to be utilizing.

Step 2: Separate

Once you've got everything out of the drawer, you'll be able to go through everything and separate it all out by categories. If you happen to run into something that you're not sure about, verify with the other members of the family to see if it is something important to them, and if it isn't, dump it. If it is, then let the rightful holder take custody and put it away right then and there.

Once the drawer is empty, wipe it out and if you wish, re-line it with countertop paper. Now, back to arranging the drawer. There are many ways to go about this. For small items, you can make use of ice cube, trays, egg cartons or possibly small boxes that can neatly fit into the drawer. Make sure you're still able to see inside of whatever compartment you're using, otherwise you will fail to remember what is inside of it. If you don't possess or cannot locate any clear containers, you can label the ones you have. Yet another idea is to use plastic-type bags that you can seal. This way you not only can see what is inside, but also save some space in the drawer. Plastic bags are best suited for items that have no sharp edges, just like thread, rubber bands, string, etc. If you plan on holding liquids in this drawer, such as glues, adhesives, and the like, needless to say but you have to make sure the lid is on the container securely, so it won't spill and leak out in the drawer.

Now that you have the cupboard or drawers wiped clean and organized, you will want to keep them that way. A beneficial way to do this is to ensure EVERYONE works at maintaining it organized. You may even find that your two junk drawers have developed into just 1 cabinet! Now you have an added location to put something that has been cluttering up the counter, and you will be well on your technique to decluttering your home.

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