New products to help you stay organized at home | Unclutterer

by Deb Lee on Apr 22, 2013

Last week, I joined several hundred professional organizers in New Orleans for the Annual Conference and Organizing Exposition hosted by the National Association of Professional Organizers. In addition to the educational programming, one of the things I always look forward to is visiting the conference vendors who tend to debut their ?latest and the greatest? organizing products ? items that are new to their line or not yet on the market. In today?s post, I?m sharing the ones that caught my attention and that I think can help you stay organized at home. (Note: this is NOT a sponsored post and I haven?t received any payment from any of the manufacturers.)

Paper Management

I have to say that I was very impressed with the Staples Better? Binder with Removable FileRings?. Why would you want to remove the FileRings?? So that you can put the contents in archival storage when they are no longer needed on a daily basis. If you prefer filing physical papers (instead of digitizing them), this can be a great option for keeping important project documents or for storing business or household papers.

The spine of the file ring has a designated space for a label as well as extended ends that fit on the rails of most standard file drawers or boxes. Once you file the contents, you can replace the removable ring and reuse the binder. This means you?ll need less space since you?ll only purchase (and store) the FileRings? (instead of storing several bulky binders). This one-inch binder holds up to 275 sheets of paper.

If you prefer to digitally store information and documents that you need for your home, you may be interested in HomeZada.com. It is technically not a product, but I found it so helpful that I had to include it. HomeZada is a web-based app that lets you manage your home?s product manuals, maintenance costs, and home improvement projects. For example, if you?re remodeling a room in your home, you can use HomeZada to track your budget, needed supplies, and specific purchases. HomeZada also provides you with a library of specific home maintenance tasks (you?ll get automatic reminders) and you can use it for multiple homes (rental property, vacation home). By keeping all your important documents and tasks in one location, you?ll always know where to go to find what you need and save a bit of time.

Another helpful feature is the ability to inventory the items in your home as well as the value of your belongings. In the event of an emergency (like a burglary, fire, natural disaster), having this information at your fingertips will be invaluable, especially when requested by your insurance company. Simply enter your address and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in your home, the app will assign typical spaces (family room, living room, office, etc.) and items to each room. You can revise the spaces and items to better match your home?s layout and then upload and tag photos of your things along with the approximate date of purchase.

Storage Solutions

When you think of Bankers Box?, you probably think about storing paper files, but the newest Bankers Box? is meant for storing clothing or other household items. The boxes are stackable and have a viewing window so you can easily see what?s inside. When the boxes are not in use, they can be folded and stored flat. And, unlike their office counterparts, these boxes have a more stylish design and come in three sizes (small, medium, and large). There?s also an underbed and ornament storage box.

Rubbermaid is known for great storage products (my personal favorite are the Easy Find Lids food storage set) and their new All Access? storage containers are also stackable and have a clear viewing panel that acts as drop down door. That way, when the containers are stacked, you don?t have to remove the one on top to get to items in the bottom container. The All Access? boxes can be used as a nightstand or side table and can store a number things like toys, craft supplies, laundry items, books, and more.

Source: http://unclutterer.com/2013/04/22/new-organizing-and-lifestyle-products-and-services/

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