{"id":39230,"date":"2021-09-07T21:04:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T21:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/?page_id=39230"},"modified":"2025-09-04T17:11:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T17:11:42","slug":"tips-for-preventing-clutter-in-your-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/07\/tips-for-preventing-clutter-in-your-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Preventing Clutter in Your New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Organization-baskets-BLOG-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Preventing Clutter in Your New Home\" class=\"wp-image-33757\" title=\"Tips for Preventing Clutter in Your New Home\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun fact: A messy home can actually make your senses work overtime, keeping you from fully relaxing in what\u2019s supposed to be your safe haven. The best way to keep the mess at bay is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. To help you establish this helpful habit, we\u2019ve gathered some of our favorite tips on how to prevent clutter from accumulating in the home:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep Clean Often<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the year, set purge dates for your home. What does this mean? Seasonally, deep clean your home\u2014go room by room to assess the mess and donate, toss, or keep what you find. By purging, you can keep things organized and avoid mess pile ups around the home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assign Everything a Dedicated Home<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there isn\u2019t an organization system in your home, you\u2019ll find that messes can appear seemingly overnight. The best way to avoid this is to assign a place for everything. In other words, stop tossing your keys and mail on the kitchen counter. Filing cabinets, baskets, and drawer organizers are a great place to start, as you begin your organization journey.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in an Entryway Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to find a home for your various belongings? Consider stopping the mess at the door by investing in an entryway organization. Whether it\u2019s by your front door or by the garage, these systems are perfect for busy homeowners\u2014particularly those with kids\u2014who find themselves parking their luggage by the door. We suggest splurging on a system with divided cubbies and drawers for shoes, mail, coats, backpacks, keys, purses, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get Rid of the Papertrail<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the 21st century; paper is officially a thing of the past. If you haven\u2019t already switched from paper billing to electronic, the time is now. Not only will this keep the messy mail mountain away, but it will help you stay organized!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a Responsible Shopper<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you buy a new home, the temptation to buy everything you find remotely cute is very real. The excitement is completely understandable\u2014however, it can also feed the mess in your home. Instead of going on a shopping spree, create the habit of shopping responsibly. When you spot something you love, think about where it can fit in your home and how you can use it. If you don\u2019t have a purpose for it, take a picture of the item and add it to a wishlist for later on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope these organization tips help you keep the clutter to a minimum. If you\u2019re planning to move in the future, feel free to give the Chesmar team a call! We build new homes in communities throughout Texas\u2019 most desirable cities. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fun fact: A messy home can actually make your senses work overtime, keeping you from fully relaxing in what\u2019s supposed to be your safe haven. The best way to keep the mess at bay is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. 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