The Amazing Stuff

Oftentimes, you think that the fewer things you buy, the easier it will be to keep a space tidy. But sometimes, you have to get a little extra to reach full organization potential. It’s like a relationship…give a little, get a little. You didn’t know you needed these 22 items to make your life easier until right now.

1. Battery organizer

No more junk drawer nonsense!

2. Kitchen wrap organizer

Let’s face it, it just doesn’t fit in the drawer. This will save your morning sandwich-wrapping routine.

3. Cosmetics organizer

No more digging through a bag full of eyeshadow for that tiny blush you love.

4. Under-the-counter K-Cup holder

Because counter space is precious.

5. Shelf dividers

No more piling up unfolded towels! Your linen closet will be a dreamland.

6. Kitchen bag dispenser

I am positive every single human has precisely one million grocery bags shoved under their kitchen sink…

7. Kitchen tray holder

Finally, no more cookie trays sliding over a muffin tin and clattering on the tile floor.

8. Drawer organizer

“WHERE IS THE OTHER SOCK?!” Said you…never again.

9. Wonder hanger

Who doesn’t want to double their closet space?

10. Trunk organizer

Your groceries will never topple again.

11. Mesh shower organizer

Not all showers are created equal…some need extra storage!

12. Slide-out storage tower

No narrow, tall space left behind.

13. Pet net

…We know you’re buying your kid a few too many stuffed animals. Get them out of the way with this handy holder.

14. Boot organizer

Because gravity and boots don’t get along.

15. Spice rack

We’ve all been attacked by oregano and dried parsley one too many times.

16. Belt rack

Your belts hold your pants up on the daily…return the favor and hold them up with this nifty hanger.

17. Backseat work desk

Never miss another really important work email thread again.

18. Backseat organizer

Your kids will want you to drive them to school with this.

19. Bedside caddy

You’ve stepped on your headphones for the last time.

20. Circle hanger

Admit it, you had no idea how to store your scarves before just now.

21. Tool tower

Never do this again.

22. This cool car seat hanger

Some stuff just doesn’t belong on the floor.

(via Listotic)

Each and every one of these makes the OCD part of me very, very happy. Look at how organized and clean everything is! I need all of these ASAP. Honestly, I had no idea to what degree my life was in shambles until I found these gadgets.

Ah, college. Those beer-soaked days masquerading as academic study. We kid, we kid, we know that college is a time of great learning and personal growth. And if you’re living in a dorm, that personal growth includes learning to manage a household (kind of, anyway).

These simple tricks will make dorm life (and beyond) a little smoother for everyone.

1. Store pens and pencils in an old toilet paper tube…

2. …or an old soda can.

Cut the top off and fold down the sharp edges.

3. For the first week of class, set your phone’s lock screen to your class schedule.

(As seen here, this works for high school kids, too.)

4. Wrap your Mac power cord correctly.

5. Use a Tic Tac container to catch pencil shavings.

This is perfect if you only have one of those stupid sharpeners with no container attachment. Why do they even make those?!

6. Color code your notebooks for easy identification.

7. Use a Solo cup to amplify your iPad speakers.

8. They work for iPod or iPhone speakers, too.

9. Use a hanger as a paper towel holder.

You’ll need to sacrifice one by snipping an opening into it.

10. Stack folded shirts vertically so you save space and are able to see everything.

This is, of course, assuming you’ll be folding your clothes. Fold your clothes, kids.

11. Dryer sheets + box fan = air freshener

Trust us, you’ll get sick of that old-sock-and-junk-food smell after a while, too.

12. Use a pizza box as a dust pan.

You’ll have pizza boxes and you’ll have crud on the floor. Make the most of them.

13. Keep your laptop cool with an egg carton.

14. Store a 12-pack easily in a minifridge.

A 12-pack of soda, mom. Of course soda. Nothing other than soda.

15. A pen can double as a chip clip.

16. Cook pasta in a coffee maker.

(Maybe opt for shorter pasta.)

17. You can also cook in a coffee pot on an iron.

Okay, this might be against dorm regulations, but it’s worth knowing, right?

18. Use old containers as bowls.

19. Guests and no plates? Use a pizza box.

20. An old CD tower is perfect for organizing bath supplies.

You don’t have to screw it into the wall. Put it anywhere.

21. Shoe holders work well, too.

22. If you’re sharing a shower with the whole floor, invest in some waterproof sandals.

Foot fungus is not fun.

23. Keep your toiletries together with a handy tote.

24. Magnetic paper clip holders are perfect for bobby pins.

25. Keep everyone’s things separate with labeled jars.

Never grab the wrong toothbrush again.

(via Mashable)

So these little tips might not help with things like a roommate who snores like a jackhammer or insists on having seances in the living room (both real-life experiences. College is great!), but they will make your life a little bit easier. Come finals week, you’ll thank us.

If you’re anything like me, your makeup case is a sparkle-dusted, cluttered abyss of eye shadows, lipsticks, and any other awesome product you can fit inside the always-overflowing bag.

The only solution? Think outside the bag and onto the board. This super easy DIY project uses magnets to keep cosmetics organized and easy to find. No more digging through mountains of foundation for your favorite lip gloss!

This Redditor first purchased a chalkboard at Target for only $11.

You can use any cheap gift wrap for a custom background.

Measure your paper and trim it to fit within the frame.

Use Mod Podge to secure it to the board — but watch out for bubbles!

She admitted she went a little overboard with her attempt.

But the bubbles don’t really look too bad from far away.

Besides, they’ll be covered up with makeup soon.

These magnets aren’t super strong, so it might take a few on the bigger items for a secure hold.

Glue the buttons onto the backs of your makeup.

Ta-da! Totally organized, easy to access, clutter-free makeup.

(source Reddit)

You can always add more boards or even go mega-sized, depending on the number of products in your collection. Either way, your morning routine will be totally revolutionized.