
š§¹ How to Declutter Fast with These 5 Storage Hacks
(Because Sometimes You Just Canāt Look at That Junk Drawer Anymore)
Letās face itādecluttering sounds easy in theory. But when you're staring down a garage full of half-empty paint cans, tangled extension cords, and that random chair leg you swear you'll fix one day⦠it gets overwhelming, fast.
Weāre not here to shame the mess (weāve seen our own garage, remember?). Weāre here to share 5 fast, no-fluff storage hacks to help you declutter quicklyāand actually enjoy the space you're in again.
Letās go. Deep breaths. Weāve got this.
š” Hack 1: The āKeep, Donate, Binā Blitz
Oldest trick in the bookābut it works.
Set up three bins or boxes:
āļø Keep ā Stuff you use and love
š¦ Donate ā Stuff thatās in good nick but you donāt need
šļø Bin ā Trash (you know the ones)
Put on some music, set a 30-minute timer, and go full Marie Kondo on that shelf, drawer, or corner.
ā Pro tip: Donāt start with sentimental stuff. Declutter your ājunk drawerā or tool shelf first for an easy win.
š” Hack 2: Go Clear or Go Home
Visibility = sanity.
Clear storage bins mean you can see exactly whatās inside without digging through twelve identical boxes labelled āmisc.ā
Pair that with bold, visible labels and your future self will thank you.
š§ŗ Try our Clear Stackable Storage Bins for everything from art supplies to power cords. Neat, stackable, and satisfyingly see-through.
š” Hack 3: Hooks Are Your Best Friend
You know what's better than tripping over a broom for the fourth time this week? Not tripping over it.
Use heavy-duty wall hooks to get stuff off the floor and onto the walls. Think: tools, sports gear, backpacks, garden hoses.
š ļø Our Garage Wall Hook Set holds everything from power drills to scooters. Seriously strong. Surprisingly satisfying to install.
š” Hack 4: Group It, Donāt Scatter It
Want to feel instantly more organised? Group like-items together.
Camping gear in one bin. Cleaning supplies in one caddy. Cables in one container (with labels please, not mystery tangles).
This gives everything a homeāand makes finding it later not a mini treasure hunt.
š§ Pro move: Use shelf dividers or drawer inserts so stuff doesnāt migrate and mingle.
š” Hack 5: One Touch Rule (a.k.a. No āIāll Just Put This Here for Nowā)
If you pick something upāput it in its proper place right away.
Sounds small. Feels small. But itās a total game-changer.
You donāt need to be perfect. Just be a bit more ruthless with the ādonāt dump it, deal with itā mindset. Works wonders.
š¬ Real Talk From Our Team
Weāre not writing this from a perfectly curated storage showroom.
Weāre right in the thick of itāfinding better systems, testing out our own products, and yes, still occasionally losing the tape measure.
The difference now? Weāre using the right gearāand itās making a huge difference.
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ā Final Word
Decluttering doesnāt have to be a drawn-out, exhausting thing. With the right hacks and smart tools, you can make real progress in under an hourāand keep your space feeling lighter, cleaner, and more under control.
Weāre on this ride tooāand weāre cheering you on.
Now go onāset that timer and let the magic happen āØ
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Love
Trav & Lou