Challenged by what to do with the 1000s of digital photos stored on various devices or the printed photos living in drawers and shoeboxes around your home? This is a task that is often reserved for “later”. But now is the time to get control of those photos and create a way to preserve them for the future.

Before you start it helps to have a “why.” Why are you organizing your photos? Do you want to create an annual family photo album? A collage of images for a milestone birthday? Preserve pictures for future generations?

Start with baby steps.

Our basements can become the dumping ground for all the junk and clutter we think we may need someday. It often is the catch-all spot to store items we just don’t know where to put.

If you are tired of venturing into your basement only to be faced with an overwhelming mess, Home Space Harmony is here to give you a roadmap. We have seen many of our clients struggle with how to organize their basement effectively.

So, get “organize the basement” off your forever to-do list with these three steps that will transform your basement into usable storage space.

There are so many organizational products out there that claim to make your life easier and more organized. I often get asked which ones are really worth the money. It is pretty hard to narrow it down to only ten favorites, but below are my top tried and true picks.

These storage solutions will not magically make you organized but they will help tame the chaos in your space - and make everything look better. I love all of the products listed below, and personally use them in my own home.

It’s a big job — transforming a house into a place you can call home.

Are you struggling with how to refresh your space, want some design inspiration but don't want to break the bank? Check out one of the hottest new design trends: E-Design.

Simply put, E-Design is an interior design service offered online. A stylist works in collaboration with the client to provide inspiration and expert sourcing in a cohesive room plan with shopping links. It is perfect for budget-conscious, do-it-yourself clients who don’t mind doing some of the work but just need some help with the vision.

What do you do with all the stuff that doesn’t spark joy? Resist tossing it in the garbage! There are dozens of options for discarding your piles of unwanted (“in good condition”) clutter that doesn’t involve adding more to the world’s trash. Here are some of our favorite tips for recycling that are not only better for the environment but may even help someone in need.

Often I see my clients get overwhelmed and try to do a marathon organizing session that ends in burnout. Choosing a project that is huge can be so intimidating. To stay motivated, break large projects into smaller, more manageable pieces. Instead of trying to do the entire kitchen at once, declutter the cabinet under the kitchen sink or prune your Tupperware stash.

That feeling of accomplishment and pride that comes with starting and completing an organized space is the secret to staying motivated! That little amount of time once a day (or once a week) organizing one small space will not only look better but you will now have made organizing a lifelong habit.

I love the comfort and flexibility of working from home. It allows me to throw in a load of laundry or get the crockpot started. Like many, I am at my most productive when my home office is organized.

I challenge you to set aside time and commit to organizing your home office space now! Here are 5 tips to help you get control of your office clutter:

Clutter comes in many forms. From expired coupons, dried up paint cans and old warranties, see how great it will feel when you purge these unneeded (and often energy-zapping) items from your life.

So go ahead and donate, dump, shred or recycle anything on this list below. I guarantee you won’t miss any of them. Personally, I am going right now up to my bathroom to toss out (almost) all of those little bottles of hotel shampoo and body wash.