These ten tools are the things in my home that help me the most in staying clutter-free. Remember - you don’t need to go to The Container Store to buy a bunch of bins!

Resources Mentioned:

1 Inbox Tray (or vertical file storage)

2 ScanSnap scanner

3 Amazon Basics Shredder

4 Artwork purgatory

5 Label Maker

6 OXO Pop Top Containers

7 Caddy for daily toiletries

8 Amazon boxes for storage/drawer dividers

9 Trashie Take Back bags + Tech Bags

10 "Just for me" box/keepsake boxes for kids' memories

Here's a video about how to use Apple Notes to scan and organize your documents if you're an Apple/iPhone user.

BONUS: Research local resources for donating and recycling - Buy Nothing groups, library for book donations, Staples for e-recycling/school supplies, and more.

Related Episodes:

Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

Episode 115: 5 Must-Have Bins That Keep My Home Clutter-Free

Episode 208: The 13 Apps that Keep Me Organized and Clutter-Free

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