Seriously, where did January go? I almost feel like February 1st was the new January 1st as I'm finally able to sit down and get going on my goals for the year.
With that, why don't we take a look at some primo areas to reset for the new year?
What about a pantry refresh to start? Wouldn't it be great to open the door and find everything you need?
A few tips that can help:
consider decanting frequently used items, things in floppy bags that can spill easily or those that can go stale quickly so you can see how much you have and they don't go bad (we love the oxo pop canisters!)
zone your pantry based on usage - for example, meal prep or snacks or baking
zone your pantry based on frequency of use - the most frequently used should be at arm level, less frequently or rarely used on the upper shelves
zone your pantry based on who is accessing it - snacks down low for kids (unless you need to hide them!), meal prep at your level, etc.
add step risers for cans so you can see them
use a variety of materials
wire baskets are great for bread or bags of chips
clear bins for boxes or packaged mixes
decorative baskets for interest and as an alternative to clear
label the baskets, bins, and canisters plus label the shelves if you need it!
Be sure to measure your shelves before buying any bins!
A few things we've done for clients who have challenging pantries:
add liners to wire shelves to keep things from falling through
We now have two handymen to help with all of your projects!
Our dedicated handymen can come out and take care of all those things that are driving you crazy needing fixing and repairing. You make a list and they take it from there! They have been making sure to sanitize the tools, staying as socially distant as possible and wash their hands regularly to maintain safety.
hanging art, mirrors, and curtain rods
repairing drywall or trim
painting
designing and installing Elfa, garage systems, or wall tracks
installing things like drying racks, mop holders, etc.
changing out door hardware
putting together furniture
and more!
Bill has been full time with the company for about 2 years, and Steve recently joined us as this part of our company has grown so much, we were getting overloaded with projects! We've now doubled our capacity and our skill set as Steve brings a lot to the table. Both have an incredible attention to detail and truly enjoy helping our clients. They also pitch in on garage and other organizing jobs where it's awfully nice to have a guy on board with a truck and tools!
*If the scope of your projects is more than we are comfortable with, we will do our best to connect you with reputable providers and assist with oversight to make sure things get done properly!
