Sneak Peak: What Clean and Organized People Do at Home

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Being clean and organized at home may be a challenge especially when you are too busy with your work or school. And it is undeniable that this may sometimes lead us to be messy at home. And since we are not that organized at home, we most probably have a chaotic lifestyle. And I'm sure nobody wants to live in such a way where we don't like to live life anymore, right? It doesn't matter where you live, be it in a condo in Cebu City, Philippines or any other real estate in the country, being clean and organized is a must!

However, not all of us can keep up the pace of being disciplined in organizing our things. Yes, it is this may sometimes be hard on our part. But we don't have a choice but to clean. Who would want to live in a dirty home anyway? Nobody! And if there is, then it is definitely not a good thing to have and make it as your lifestyle. It's a no-no!

Well, if you are one of those people who are curious about how and what organized people usually do at home, below are the things we can consider and make it as one of our habits to have a better lifestyle. Of course, it will definitely not hurt you if you want to follow and apply it in your life. In fact, it would be advisable and appreciate if you consider this these below.

Make their bed

A lot of us here don't see the importance of making their bed. Some of us here don't even make their bed before going to sleep and after waking up. Don't you know that making your bed is one of the things most organized people do? They just don't want to be in bed where things are all scattered in bed, or pillow is not in place. How much more when waking up in the morning? They hate to see mess all over the place first thing in the morning.

Sad to say, not all of us can do this method every day since we are already tired from work and being in a hurry in the morning. Discipline is the key. Teach yourself to wake up early for you to have time in making your bed.

Empty the dishwasher in the morning

You definitely don't want to use your spoon and fork when it is not properly washed, right? Who would? It is not good for your health, and you might get sick with that. That is why it is a must for you to clean and empty the dishwasher. When you clean your sink in the morning, it would be easier for you to do other things such as preparing for lunch and dinner. Well, make sure that you washed all the kitchen utensils before and after you used them for as to avoid using dirty things when cooking or eating.

Do a load of laundry every day

This might be tiring for some people. But don't you know that by washing your clothes every day it lessen your workload? Of course, since you wash every day, you don't need to do the laundry for how many hours. Moreover, this is also one way you can use your clothes in a neat and clean way. Moreover, piling your clothes in the laundry area for a long time is not advisable since it can damage your clothes. Of course, this will also give a smelly odor in your home.

Use baskets to organize things

This is one of the many ways you can have a clean and organized home. As a homeowner, you should have a separate basket for everything you have at home. If you have kids, then you better have baskets that are intended for their toys. With that, you will not be confused as to where you put those things away. Of course, you can also label the baskets to make it easier for you to find it.

Don't procrastinate

Procrastination is one of the things most prepared people hate the most. They just don't like to do things later. If they have the time to do such thing now, then why should you wait for later, right? Procrastination is one of the enemies of being an organized person. If you think that your home is already getting messy, then you have to clean the things right away. Don't wait for someone who will tell you to clean these messes up. Don't procrastinate.

Top 6 Things You Probably Don't Know That Ruin Your Living Room

We all do know that living rooms are a place where we usually entertain our guests or even ourselves. For some homeowners, living in a home would never be complete when there is no living room at all. But one thing is for sure, it doesn't matter if you are living in a condo around BGC or Quezon City, having a good living room is within your reach.

However, there are just times that we are not aware that the thing we placed in our living room ruins the beauty of it. Yes, particular things are not applicable when it comes to decorating or beautifying your living room. Moreover, if you are not aware of such, this might be the reasons why are not satisfied with the things you have in your living room.

When you have a nice living room, you can have the relaxation that you want to have. You don't need to go that far just for you to relax. You can now do it at home without any money spent. Well, that if you have an awesome interior design for your living room. If you are one of those people who doesn't have any idea at all, then below are some things that can ruin the beauty of your living room.

1. Visible wires

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Yes, a cable may be necessary, especially when you have appliances in your living room. However, it doesn't mean that you are not going to do something about it. Of course, you have to make sure that there will be no visible wires that can be seen. Perhaps, you can do something about it. You can have some wire holders where it can help hide those visible wires that you have. Or you can even make a box where you can put all the wires inside.

2. A couple of throw pillows

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Throw pillows in your living room are a great thing to have. In fact, this is also one of thing that can add beauty to the room. However, if you add too many throw pillows, it is also not nice to look at. If you do, then where will you let your guests sit when there are so many throw pillows on your couch? Perhaps, you can include 2 to 3 throw pillows, depending on the size of your couch. Also, you have to make sure that the throw pillows that are you have are clean to avoid any allergies when one used it.

3. Clutter on the coffee table

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This definitely one of the things you should never do if you want to have a nice and organized living room. Of course, you should not make the coffee table and any corners of the living room since it can definitely ruin its style. Moreover, when you have an organized table, it would be easier for you and for you guests to use the table on the stuff they want to do.

4. Uncomfortable/poorly placed seating

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Some of you here are not aware that the placement of their seat or couch is not proper. Of course, when one sits on it, they would definitely feel uncomfortable seating on that particular chair. Perhaps, the couch is facing the window while others are on the opposite side. It is not proportioned to the things that should be done to have a good and satisfying arrangement of your living room.

5. Dead/empty/boring corners

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There are just times that we don't have enough furniture to put in our living room, especially when you first move into your new home. However, that doesn't mean that you can't do anything about it at all. Of course, you can place something that would also compliment with the things around the home. Well, you can put some flower on it or anything that is beautiful enough for as not to make the corner dull or empty.

6. Bad lighting

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This is also one of the things that contribute to the beauty of the living room – the light. Of course, you should not put lights that are dim enough that can even light up the entire room. Moreover, when you have a good lighting, you will also most likely have a better view of your living room.