Bathroom Organization Archives

We know moving into a new home can be a stressful time and we want to make it a little easier for you. We provided a pre-move, post-move, and room by room checklist to help you stay focused on what is necessary when packing up and moving to a new home.

Before the Move

Gather supplies to pack all your things: Boxes, bubble wrap, tape, labels and markers, and trash bags
Start packing 4-6 weeks before moving day to decrease stress
Research moving companies and request estimates
Enroll kids into new school
Deep clean your old house
Get your old house ready for the new buyers: Paint, repair damages and new landscaping
Use the list below to purchase items for your new home
Cancel utilities at the old house
Pack a suitcase or box that contains all necessities for the first couple of days after the move

Post-Move

Change the locks
Have internet and cable set up
Set up utilities (water, gas and electric)
Start unpacking: Boxes should all be labeled to the corresponding rooms in the house so it should make it easy to move all your belongings
Update address on all important documents
Forward mail to new address
Schedule a deep cleaning for the new house
Make sure there is a fire extinguisher under the kitchen sink

Living Room

Entertainment center, sofa and armchair, coffee table, shelving, decor, end table, lighting, bookends

Bedroom

Bed frame and mattress, new pillows and sheets, nightstands, curtains and rods, dresser, storage bins, and hangers

Kitchen

Plates, eating and cooking utensils, steak knives, drinking glasses, wine glasses, drawer organizer, pots and pans, kitchen supplies (crockpot, blender, cutting board, containers)

Bathroom

Shower curtain and rod, under cabinet storage, bathmat, hand towels, toilet brush and plunger, trash can, and soap dispenser

Home Supplies & Tech

Toolbox, flashlight, measuring tape, batteries, hammer & nails, level, smart light bulbs, HDMI cords for the TV, smart thermostat

Your bathroom is supposed to be a place to relax and unwind away from the rest of the world. It’s hard to do that, though, if your bathroom is a cluttered mess. If you’re finding yourself in this situation, don’t fear! Read on to learn some tips that will help you turn your bathroom into a decluttered sanctuary.

Declutter before organizing

Before you run to buy more storage space, take a look at all of your bathroom items, and decide if they are all needed. Look through all toiletries and check their expiration dates, throw out what’s gone bad or you don’t use anymore. Here are some everyday items you probably have in your bathroom right now that might need decluttering:

Old frayed and ripped towel
Expired cosmetics
Unneeded or expired hair products
Old shower curtains
Travel size bottles
Unnecessary decor

Drawer dividers

One of the messiest parts of a bathroom can be cabinet drawers. It’s always so tempting to throw your little odd and miscellaneous items aside in these drawers. An excellent way to keep everything inside organized and save space is with a divider. It will also help you keep track of your item and always put them back in the right place.

Add labels

Labels are also another handy trick to help make sure things are easily accessible and always in the right place. If multiple family members share bathroom space, consider labeling separate baskets and cabinets with each family member’s name for them to keep their items in. If you live alone, you can still use labels to keep track of different bathroom items such as towels, hair products, medicine, etc.

Adding shower dispenser or shower caddy

Do you have multiple bottles littered along the sides of your shower? Try getting a shower dispenser or caddy to lessen the mess. Shower dispensers conveniently store your liquid body wash, shampoo in conditioner all in one place, and over-the-shower caddies can hold multiple items while hanging directly onto your showerhead. Say bye-bye to messy bottles and hello to a clean shower.

Hair tool organizer

Hairstyling tools like hairdryers, flat irons, brushes, and combs can make up for a lot of clutter in your bathroom. A great tip to reduce the mess is to get a hair tool organizer. They come in all sorts of materials and colors and have convenient slots and cubbies for storing all of your hair styling products.

Now that your bathroom is clean and in tip-top shape, you may notice some structural or aesthetic imperfections. If this is the case for you, don’t worry, because FHIA has you covered! We handle everything from bathtub and shower remodeling to complete bathroom renovations. For more information on how FHIA can help you get your dream bathroom, call us at (813) 548-5993 or visit our website.

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