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3 Closet Organization Ideas You Need Now

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Learn how to make the most of tight spaces in a few simple and budget friendly steps.

Good organization can take your storage spaces from chaotic to comfortable and make it easier to find, well, just about everything! Outfit your closets with these seven budget-friendly closet organization ideas and you might just do the happy dance!

#1 Grab-and-Go Bins

It’s easy enough to sort your cleaning supplies on organizing day. But then you grab and put back, grab and put back, and two weeks later, the window cleaner is MIA again.

Easy closet organization starts with bins. Place items together into bins or baskets based on the task. Then, when it’s cleaning time, tote the whole bin along. Everything you need for your to-do will be right there — and you’ll return the bin to a well-organized closet shelf just as tidy as it was before.

Bonus: Corral those mops and brooms with a hanging organizer and watch your floor become visible (and clean) again.

#2 Labeled Baskets and Containers

Now that you have well organized closet bins, you probably want to know what’s inside. It might sound easy to keep track of, but since baskets can manage everything from dental floss to beach towels, and they may be high up on the top shelf, make it easy on yourself and write out the contents (or at least a general idea of what’s inside). Place your bins so that labels are visible from the closet door. Another idea is to put related items in the same container if possible.

Bonus space-savvy solution: Spin your way to the back of the shelf with a Lazy Susan.

#3 Pullout Storage Shelves for Closets

Pullout shelves make every inch of your cupboards count.

No more can’t-reach corners. Nothing quietly expiring behind a blockade of cereal boxes.

To simplify even more, organize pullout shelves in closets and cupboards by purpose or meal: breakfast or dinner items, cans, baking supplies, etc.

You don’t need a custom-cabinet makeover to maximize closet space with pullout shelves. Grab a kit from the hardware store. It’s quick to install — and totally worth it on a groggy Saturday morning when the pancake mix is just a slide away.

AS fall approaches getting organized is key and it will help ease into the bustle of the coming holiday time.

Love Your Bathroom Remodel Forever: 3 Perfect Ideas

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For style, sanctuary, and ROI, you can’t go wrong with these bathroom design ideas.

Image: Allen-Guerra Architecture / Bob Winsett Photography

All those pretty photos on all those pretty home design websites are fun to click through — but maddening when you’re making bathroom remodeling decisions. Too many choices.

We’ve got your back: We distilled all the visual noise down to the essence of what makes a bathroom remodel truly great.

With the “Remodeling Impact Report” from the National Association of REALTORS® estimating the typical cost of a bathroom remodel at $35,000, you’ll want to make sure you get maximum comfort, convenience, and enjoyment — and resale juice when the time comes to sell.

#1 Heated Ceramic Tile Flooring

Image: Backseat Boone

Enduring, waterproof, and good-looking, ceramic tile bathroom flooring is the classic, never-out-of-style surface material for any bathroom. Plus, consumers (read: future buyers) love it: In a survey from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, 83% of respondents said ceramic tile was their No. 1 choice for bathroom flooring. With prices ranging from a mere $1 per square foot to $20 and more, you’ll find a huge array of choices, styles, and colors that’ll work with any budget.

But ceramic tile can chill your tootsies. Pair your ceramic with thin electric radiant mats that go under the tile without raising the floor level — ideal for retrofit installations.

Radiant heat is often more efficient than forced-air heating because it eliminates heat loss through the ducts, says the U.S. Department of Energy. It also distributes heat uniformly across the floor, taking less time to warm a room than other types of heat.

At $5 to $15 per square foot to install, radiant mats are as easy on the budget as they are on the sole.

#2 Curbless Walk-in Shower

Image: Molly McGinness

More than 60% of respondents to a recent survey by the American Institute of Architects said walk-in, curbless showers are gaining popularity. It’s for good reason: They’re stylish, safe for folks of all ages, and oh so easy to clean.

They dovetail nicely with ceramic tile floors, too. You can have one continuous surface that moves seamlessly from the shower to the main bath area.

Plus, they’re all about marketability. As the population ages, a contemporary walk-in is a selling point.

#3 Quartz Countertop

Image: Joe Coulson courtesy of Atlanta Kitchen

We love natural stone, but in this battleground of soaps, lotions, pastes, and poultices, we prefer the impervious beauty of synthetic, low-VOC quartz.

“Consumer Reports” testing gives the edge to quartz over granite, citing quartz’s ability to resist stains and abrasions. It’ll look good year after year. Plus, the surface is so impervious that bacteria can’t lodge in it.

As with any remodel, make sure you hire licensed contractors to do the work. We are here if you have questions!

What Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?

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Find out how much it costs to remodel a kitchen, item by item, so you never spend more than you need to.

Deciding that you want or need a kitchen remodel is fairly easy, but figuring out how much that kitchen remodel is going to cost you can be a hard number to nail down. It’s difficult to cost compare on Amazon.

Instead, you need to research, create a budget, and track your expenses. Having your own kitchen remodel worksheet can help. Download it here. (You’ll be prompted to make a copy of the interactive worksheet — just for you.)

Or, scroll on to see what kind of costs to expect and how to save on a kitchen remodel to get the most return on your investment.

Average Kitchen Remodel Cost

Below are itemized costs of kitchen materials and labor so you can see the possibilities for saving on your kitchen renovation.

Price ranges for materials include builder-grade, mid-grade, and better quality, but not the most expensive you can buy. These numbers are meant to convey typical costs.

* Based on a 12-foot-by-15-foot kitchen. Your costs will vary based on your kitchen’s size and the features you choose.