Every home has a junk drawer. That one cupboard or set of drawers that seems to hold anything and everything. Just how do you know when it is time to organize your junk drawer? The most obvious answer to this is when you can't find anything easily in it.

How can a cabinet that starts out fairly organized turn into a drawer no one wants to even look at? There is hope, however. All you need to do is follow these plain steps and you'll be able to bring that drawer, or drawers, back under control.

Step 1: Clean out the drawer

The first thing you need to do when organizing the drawer is to thoroughly clean it out - I mean you need to DUMP IT on the counter, the table, or whatever you are going to be employing.

Step 2: Separate

Once you've got everything out of the cabinet, you'll be able to go through everything and separate it all out by groups. If you happen to come across something that you're not sure about, check with the other members of the household to see if it is something important to them, and if it isn't, toss it. If it is, then let the rightful proprietor take custody and put it away right then and there.

As soon as the drawer is empty, wipe it out and if you want, re-line it with shelf paper. Now, back to organizing the drawer. There are many techniques to go about this. For small items, you can use ice cube, trays, egg cartons or perhaps small boxes that can neatly fit into the drawer. Ensure you're still able to see inside of whatever container you're using, otherwise you will forget what is inside of it. If you don't have or cannot find any clear containers, you can label the ones you have. Another idea is to use synthetic bags that you can seal. This way you not only can see what is inside, but additionally save some space in the drawer. Plastic bags are best suited for items that have no sharp edges, such as thread, rubber bands, string, etc. If you plan on storing liquids in this drawer, such as glues, adhesives, and the like, it goes without saying to make sure the lid is on the box securely, so it won't spill and leak out in the drawer.

Now that you have the drawer or drawers washed and structured, you will need to keep them that way. A good way to do this is to make sure EVERYONE works at keeping it structured. You may even find that your two junk drawers have turned into just 1 cupboard! Now you have an added place to put something that has been cluttering up the countertop, and you will be well on your way to decluttering your home.

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