158043 610 House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage General Organizing true Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:42:45 -0800 /system/videos/4/43/80/15/158043.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, organize How To Clean Out Drawers http://www.howcast.com/videos/158043-How-To-Clean-Out-Drawers http://www.howcast.com/videos/158043-How-To-Clean-Out-Drawers/edit approved 135 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=158043"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=158043" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 0 oneleiner http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 160 false false false 61100 1 0 Step Dump it out Dump everything out. You heard us—just pull the entire drawer out of the dresser and upend it.

]]> 61101 2 0 Step Toss the junk It’s called a junk drawer for a reason—a lot of it is just plain junk! Throw away anything that’s broken, missing a piece, or a complete mystery to you. Based on the average junk drawer, this should easily pare down your stuff by half.

]]> 61102 3 0 Tip Check your pens carefully—and toss any that don’t work!

]]> 61103 4 0 Step Split pairs Separate items that are duplicates, like scissors and tape dispensers. Put one in a pile to be put back in the drawer later, and set the other one aside either to be stored somewhere else or thrown out, depending on its value.

]]> 61104 5 0 Step Ask one question Ask yourself one question—have I used or even touched this item within the past year? If the answer is no, research shows you probably won’t use in the future. Throw it out or give it away—unless it has sentimental value.

]]> 61105 6 0 Step Set aside questionable items Take anything you can’t make up your mind about and put it in a shoebox marked with the date. If you still haven’t had a need for it three months later, toss it or donate it.

]]> 61106 7 0 Step Organize Put in some drawer dividers, found at home goods stores, or even some small baskets from a dollar store. Gather any photographs—and put them in a protective sleeve or envelope—and clip together any paperwork.

]]> 61107 8 0 Tip Before putting anything back into the drawer, take a mini-vacuum or damp cloth and clean the drawer itself.

]]> 61108 9 0 Step Put things back Carefully place back in the drawer the items you’ve decided to keep, using the drawer dividers and/or baskets to group like items together. Now, in the future, try to keep your junk tidy!

]]> 61109 10 0 Fact The storage and organization business is a $6 billion industry.

]]> 610 5198 How To Organize a Desk AssignmentGuide 5595 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:14:28 -0700 30 michaelrsanchez ]]> 102 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/4/98/51/5198.flv arrange, arranging, clean, cleaning, desk, DIY, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, home, house, Instructional, Learn to, organization, organize, organizing, out, Tips, tutorial House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage General Organizing 3 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/5198/50_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/5198-How-To-Organize-a-Desk 610 7968 How To Clean the Clutter Out Of Your Life AssignmentGuide 3082 Tue, 13 May 2008 09:02:58 -0700 13 natewood ]]> 132 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/68/79/7968.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, organizing, organize, organization, clean, cleaning, clutter, cluttered House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage General Organizing 3 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/7968/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/7968-How-To-Clean-the-Clutter-Out-Of-Your-Life 610 165996 How To Hire a Professional Organizer AssignmentGuide 1643 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:34:10 -0700 8 gsection ]]> 150 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/5/96/59/16/165996.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, organize House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage General Organizing 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165996/Picture_9_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/165996-How-To-Hire-a-Professional-Organizer 610 169678 How To Wrap a Short Electrical Cord AssignmentGuide 935 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:32:29 -0700 3 KeithMcKellar ]]> 62 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/5/78/96/16/169678.flv house, home, garden, organizing, storing, wrapping, short, cords, power, maintaining House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage General Organizing 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169678/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/169678-How-To-Wrap-a-Short-Electrical-Cord 610 171794 How To Organize Your Kitchen AssignmentGuide 3954 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:04:38 -0700 6 sen1710 ]]> 124 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/94/17/17/171794.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, organize House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage General Organizing 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/171794/Picture_5_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/171794-How-To-Organize-Your-Kitchen 610 172342 How To Wrap Earbuds AssignmentGuide 2592 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:48:25 -0700 13 KeithMcKellar ]]> 60 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/42/23/17/172342.flv house, home, iPod, headphones, storing, wrapping, earphones, maintaining, keeping House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage General Organizing 3 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172342/wrap_earbuds_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/172342-How-To-Wrap-Earbuds 611 4137 How To Clean Out Your Closet AssignmentGuide 2341 Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:35 -0700 17 speakeasy ]]> 149 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/37/41/4137.flv arrange, arranging, clean, cleaning, closet, closets, DIY, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, home, house, Instructional, Learn to, organize, organizing, out, rearrange, rearranging, storage, store, storing, Tips, tutorial House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage Closets 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/4137/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/4137-How-To-Clean-Out-Your-Closet 611 85448 How To Organize a Closet AssignmentGuide 1963 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:01:15 -0800 17 Equilibrio ]]> 172 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/48/54/08/85448.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, apartment House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage Closets 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85448/Picture_5_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/85448-How-To-Organize-a-Closet 611 123222 How To Hang Hooks in Your Closet AssignmentGuide 1126 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:48:21 -0800 5 heroicarts ]]> 103 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/1/22/32/12/123222.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, organizing House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage Closets 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/123222/Picture_18_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/123222-How-To-Hang-Hooks-in-Your-Closet 611 123226 How To Install Shelves in Your Closet AssignmentGuide 3770 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:48:21 -0800 6 heroicarts ]]> 109 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/5/26/32/12/123226.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, organizing House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage Closets 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/123226/Picture_15_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/123226-How-To-Install-Shelves-in-Your-Closet 611 123230 How To Install a Clothing Rod AssignmentGuide 1622 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:48:21 -0800 5 heroicarts ]]> 115 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/30/32/12/123230.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, organizing House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage Closets 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/123230/Picture_14_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/123230-How-To-Install-a-Clothing-Rod 613 165383 How To Clean Your Basement AssignmentGuide 1757 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:34:03 -0700 8 cnelson700 ]]> 206 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/1/83/53/16/165383.flv Instructional, tutorial, Tips, Learn to, house, home, organizing, basement House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage Storage 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165383/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/165383-How-To-Clean-Your-Basement 613 195409 How To Clean Out Your Attic AssignmentGuide 853 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:33:26 -0700 4 BatSquid_Studios ]]> 135 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/4/09/54/19/195409.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, organize House & Garden Home Organizing & Storage Storage 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195409/thumbnail_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.gif http://www.howcast.com/videos/195409-How-To-Clean-Out-Your-Attic 561 166007 How To Hang a Door AssignmentGuide 3760 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:17:15 -0700 5 heroicarts ]]> 155 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/07/60/16/166007.flv house, home, hanging, new, frame, doorframe, improvement, room, bedroom House & Garden General House & Home General Home 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/166007/hang_a_door_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/166007-How-To-Hang-a-Door