--- title: Not-So-Ordinary Organizing Ideas for Apartment Living description: You'll feel accomplished and motivated by tackling these quick and simple tasks for organizing your apartment in Chico or Redding. image: https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/woman%20looking%20in%20pantry_188402957.jpg --- ![Not-So-Ordinary Organizing Ideas for Apartment Living](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/woman%20looking%20in%20pantry_188402957.jpg) [Apartment LivingApartment Living](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) --- # Not-So-Ordinary Organizing Ideas for Apartment Living By  [ Hignell Rentals Team Written by Hignell Rentals Team ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/author/hignell-rentals-team)    |    May 7, 2022 12:00:00 AM Share this Blog [![Share on facebook](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/facebook-icon.svg) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on twitter](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/twitter-icon.svg) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on instagram](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/instagram-icon.svg) ](http://www.instagram.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram) [![Share on linkedin](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/linkedin-icon.svg) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on whatsapp](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/whatsapp-icon.svg) ](https://web.whatsapp.com) ![woman looking in pantry](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/woman%20looking%20in%20pantry_188402957.jpg?width=367&name=woman%20looking%20in%20pantry_188402957.jpg)Spring brings a renewed desire for many people to get organized. Clear out the clutter, clean out the closet, and then **keep it that way**! You’re probably familiar with the same old ideas when it comes to getting organized in small spaces like apartments in Chico or Redding - purging your closet, reorganizing the pantry, or tossing old toys. But sometimes these projects seem grandiose, time consuming, and end up overwhelming you so they don’t get tackled at all. There are some quick things you can do **right now** that will make you feel like you’ve **accomplished** something so you’ll be more inclined to take a bigger project head on.  ## Things you can do right now in 10 minutes or less - Recycle old stacks of newspapers and magazines. - Look through your pantry and [throw away](http://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/things-you-should-throw-away-right-now?bffb) any old spices or expired canned goods. - Clean out your make-up bag and buy a new toothbrush. - Sort your mail. - While you’re folding laundry, get rid of any socks with holes in them or socks that don’t have a match. - When the pen you’re using doesn’t work, just throw it away. - Don’t throw it in the junk drawer – take 5 minutes and clean that out too. ## Tackle One Project in Each Room  - ### **The Office** – use binder clips to organize cords and wires.  ![binder clips](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/binder_clips_organizing-resized-600.jpg?width=335&height=300&name=binder_clips_organizing-resized-600.jpg)  - ### **The Bedroom** – use ice cube trays to organize jewelry. ![Jewelry Organizer](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/jewelry_organizing-resized-600.jpg?width=343&height=247&name=jewelry_organizing-resized-600.jpg)  (Source: [Atelier 630](http://www.atelier630.com/2011/08/jewelry-organization-part-ii.html)) - ### **The Kitchen** – use a lazy susan in the refrigerator  ![Lazy Susan](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lazy_susan_in_fridge-resized-600.jpg?width=332&height=334&name=lazy_susan_in_fridge-resized-600.jpg)  (Source: [Taylor Gifts](http://www.taylorgifts.com/item/fridge_lazy_susan/28503))  - ### **The Living Room** – turn a book shelf on its side, add some cushions, and you’ve got a bench!  ![Bookshelf Bench](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/bookshelf_bench-resized-600.jpg) - ### **The Patio** – Hang buckets on hooks and fill with tools or cleaning supplies ![Bucket Storage](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/buckets-resized-600.jpg?width=306&height=234&name=buckets-resized-600.jpg)  ## Commit to Starting New Habits  - Instead of tossing the mail on the counter when you get home, take two minutes to **sort through it** to determine “save” or “to-do” and put it in corresponding files. Throw the junk away. - When something is empty, **throw it away** instead of putting back the almost-gone mayonnaise jar or empty cereal box. - Put laundry **away** immediately after you fold it. - Load the dishwasher instead of leaving dirty dishes in the sink – if the dishwasher is full, **empty it**! - Don’t put off what you can do in **30 seconds** – like taking out the trash, putting toys back in the toy box, or dusting a shelf.  Outer order in your Chico or Redding apartment will help create inner calm within yourself. Start small and simple and soon enough you’ll be on your way to an organized apartment and be able to keep it that way!  ***Related Articles:*** [Making Room for Your Stuff When Moving into Apartments in Chico California](http://blog.livinginchico.com/blog/bid/323915/Making-Room-for-Your-Stuff-When-Moving-into-Apartments-in-Chico-California) [5 Ways to Rescue a Chico Rental Properties Kitchen](http://blog.livinginchico.com/blog/bid/348932/5-Ways-to-Rescue-a-Chico-Rental-Properties-Kitchen) Share this Blog [![Share on facebook](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/facebook-icon.svg) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on twitter](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/twitter-icon.svg) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on instagram](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/instagram-icon.svg) ](http://www.instagram.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram) [![Share on linkedin](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/linkedin-icon.svg) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/not-so-ordinary-organizing-ideas-for-apartment-living&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on whatsapp](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/whatsapp-icon.svg) ](https://web.whatsapp.com) [** Previous Post Previous Post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/thursday-night-market-is-back-if-youre-living-in-chico) [** View all posts ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/) [Next Post ** Next Post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/browsing-chico-rental-properties-look-no-further-than-hignell-rentals) ## Recent Posts [![How to Rent an Apartment in Chico or Redding, CA-featured-image](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/How%20to%20Rent%20an%20Apartment%20in%20Chico%20or%20Redding%2c%20CA.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-rent-an-apartment) ### [How to Rent an Apartment in Chico or Redding, CA Click to view How to Rent an Apartment in Chico or Redding, CA](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-rent-an-apartment) [Learn More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-rent-an-apartment) [![What to Look for When Renting an Apartment: Your Apartment Comparison Checklist-featured-image](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/What%20to%20Look%20for%20When%20Renting%20an%20Apartment%20Your%20Apartment%20Comparison%20Checklist.png) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/what-to-look-for-when-renting-an-apartment-comparison-checklist) ### [What to Look for When Renting an Apartment: Your Apartment Comparison Checklist Click to view What to Look for When Renting an Apartment: Your Apartment Comparison Checklist](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/what-to-look-for-when-renting-an-apartment-comparison-checklist) Knowing what to look for when renting an apartment can make the difference between moving forward with... 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