Families across the nation struggle maintaining a clean home, especially when they have children. This is because children often require a lot of your time and come with a lot of stuff - varying from toys and clothes to sports gear and equipment - that prevents you from keeping an organized home. And when you finally find the time to organize your home, it likely will not last for long before reverting to a sea of children's items. To help you best get your house in order, we put together some tips for organizing toys and sports gear. Toys: Niches: Utilize space under your child's bed or in their closets if it's available. This will keep the walking space in your home clear, while still keeping your items close. A Special Chest: Keep your child's favorite toys in a chest in their bedroom or near where they usually play. This allows easy access whenever they want a toy, but still keeps them out of the way. Clear Storage Bins: All remaining toys that your child would still like close to him, but does not regularly interact with should be stored in clear bins. Appropriately label the bins in case you need to access them in the near future, then store them in an available area in your house, such as the garage or basement. Self-Storage: If you don't have the space to store these bins, or if your child simply has too much stuff, take advantage of self-storage units near you to ensure that your items are still accessible, but remain out of the house. Sports: Sports supplies are a little more complicated as the items are usually in unusual shapes and larger sizes, which can make it tricky to hide them in your home's niche spots. Closets: Uniforms and other athletic wear will perfectly fit in the closet, either hanging from the rack or folded on a shelf. Outdoor Shed: Gear and equipment can take up a lot of space and is best to keep in a designated outdoor shed. As an extra bonus, keeping these items outdoors will also help control the amount of dirt that gets passed through your home. Self-Storage: In this scenario, self-storage units are perfect for kids who are involved in a different sport depending on the season. Off-season gear and equipment - which will likely not be used until the next year - will remain in at your disposal, but will prevent your house from getting to cluttered.
