5 Strategies for Organizing Your Pantry 

1. Invest in clear containers and a labeler.

This storage solution is especially helpful for bulk-bin items, like rice, grains, and nuts. With neatly labeled clear containers, gone are the days of having four partially open bags of quinoa.
2. Assess your pantry on a weekly basis.

Keeping your pantry organized and in good shape doesn't have to be a huge, time-consuming task. Instead, make it part of your weekly meal-planning routine by taking a few minutes to do a quick inventory. Knowing what's in there is the best way to make sure you're cooking and eating what you already have, and avoid buying multiples of the same thing.
3. Use sheet pans to group like with like.

Heavy-duty and multipurpose, sheet pans and hotel pans make especially good organizers. Not only do they make grouping like ingredients together easy, but they're also a great way to contain any inadvertent spills or leaks.
4. Take 10 minutes every day to keep your pantry clean and tidy.

A few everyday tasks that take just a few minutes — like wiping down pantry shelves, keeping package labels facing outward and visible, grouping like items together, and tossing expired items — will leave you with an always-tidy pantry.
5. Make use of household items to give your pantry more storage space.

From crates and space-saving racks to pencil holders and magazine racks, household items can be a smart and inexpensive way to add even more storage to your pantry. If everything has a special place or holder, you'll be less likely to mess it all up when looking for that one can of beans you're sure you bought three weeks ago.

https://www.thekitchn.com/5-strategies-for-organizing-your-pantry-and-keeping-it-that-way-224037

 

Laundry Room

Whether you have a whole room for laundry or just a corner in the house or garage, with planning and organization you can maximize the space and make your task more efficient.
Check out these tips for designing a beautiful and efficient laundry room.

LAUNDRY ROOM DESIGN TIP 1: MAKE IT YOUR

  Whether you have a sprawling space or a tiny closet to work with, your laundry room should reflect your unique decorating style and blend in with your existing decor. Small spaces provide fantastic opportunities to take a few design risks so go ahead and make it your own! Now is the time to try out that bold floor tile, wallpaper or trendy pop of color you’ve been eyeing on Instagram.

If light, airy and neutral is more your speed then consider adding tone-on-tone texture to your walls with white subway tile or an affordable textured wallpaper such as this brick wallpaper. Making your laundry room feel like a “real room” will brighten your outlook on the task and add character to your home!

LAUNDRY ROOM DESIGN TIP 2: INCLUDE A LAUNDRY SINK IN YOUR DESIGN

Take exceptional design beyond the kitchen by installing a beautiful laundry sink. Laundry sinks are fantastic for hand-washing delicates, soaking stained items, pre-washing clothes, cleaning up paint brushes, washing off dirty shoes and taking care of kid and pet accidents. When considering laundry sinks, you want to look for a stain-resistant sink with a deep bowl. The BLANCO LIVEN™ sink is a great option that is offered in 8 heat, stain, and chip-resistant colors. It has an extra-deep 12″ bowl and comes with a beautiful space-saving basket designed to fit on top of the sink. The LIVEN’s small profile makes it an ideal option for tight spaces.

LAUNDRY ROOM DESIGN TIP 3: FORM SHOULD FOLLOW FUNCTION

When thinking through what your laundry design should include, form should follow function–meaning the purpose of the room should be the starting point for your design. Your laundry room should be designed with four zones in mind: sorting, washing/drying, ironing and folding/hanging.

LAUNDRY ROOM DESIGN TIP 4: MAXIMIZE STORAGE WITH CUPBOARDS, SHELVES, AND BASKETS

Take your cues from good kitchen designs and maximize your laundry storage with a combination of closed and open storage. In addition to laundry items, laundry rooms tend to house cleaning products, bulk supplies and other random but necessary household goods. Closed storage is an attractive way of keeping these items organized and accessible while still out of sight.

LAUNDRY ROOM DESIGN TIP 5: UTILIZE EVERY SQUARE INCH

While not everyone has the luxury of working with a large space or a large budget there are ways to improvise. If your laundry room is limited to a closet-sized space, this doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice design or function. Think vertically in small spaces and utilize every square inch of space available to you.

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Maximize Space

Custom organization and storage solutions from Tailored Living can help you keep your whole home running smoothly and efficiently with everything from a custom entertainment center to an organized and efficient kitchen. No matter how a room is used, between the people and things that pass through it, any room could benefit from an organization and storage design focus to clear away clutter and maximize space. Along with custom closet systems, garage organization and home office design, our designers are experts with laundry room, pantry and entertainment center storage and organization.

• Add beauty and valuable storage to any room with a custom entertainment or media center.
• Maximize your pantry to multiply its space and make your whole kitchen more efficient.
• Streamline your laundry processes to save time and effort.

Tailored Living’s storage solutions can help you live more comfortably in every room in your home.

Maximum Utility

Homeowners today strive to get maximum utility from their homes, and that includes the garage. A recent survey disclosed that 27% of people use their garages for hobbies, 23% use the garage to work on cars, 19% do woodworking or carpentry and 13% use a portion of the garage for sports or exercise. Converting garage space into functional living space is not unusual, and a new garage floor is an important part of creating a user-friendly, clean and safe space for:

• Crafts or hobby center
• Home office
• Car maintenance area
• Workout room and weight training

• Man cave with tech toys and big screen TV
• Play area for the kids
• Bonus room or game room
• Laundry room with all the trimmings

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D’Vinci 3D Design Software

With D’VinciTM, our proprietary 3D design software, you can see what your rooms will look like so there are no surprises.

With Tailored Living, you’re assured of getting the highest quality custom cabinetry solutions for closets, garages, pantries, entry ways, home offices and more. Our designers and installers are trained professionals who take pride in giving you the best service possible from exacting measurement and creative design to final installation and clean up.

Don’t take chances with your home, Tailored Living professionals will turn your dreams into reality with the best storage solutions and designs that are built to last.

Entertainment Center Storage

An “entertainment center” can evolve in any room in the house. From a single internet connection in the kitchen to floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets in a family room, entertainment center cabinets can take many forms. With Tailored Living’s range of styles, finishes and hardware choices, you’ll get the perfect complement to your décor for any room in the house, including the garage, where a Man Cave is an ideal candidate for a custom entertainment center.

Nowadays, most homes have multiple TVs, game systems, computers, DVD players, stereos, radios and other forms of entertainment that take up space and contribute to clutter and messiness. Factor in the stacks of DVDs, PlayStation and Xbox game controls, Wii and accessories, CDs, remotes and iPods, and storage can become a big challenge.

Custom Murphy Bed

A custom Murphy Bed is the ideal space saving solution for a small extra room and is also a great option for accommodating overnight guests. Murphy Beds are also called wall-beds, hideaway or pull-down beds. This style of fold away wall bed is there when you need it and out of sight when you’re not using it. Hidden inside finely-crafted, custom cabinets, they free up floor space for your home office. A Tailored Living Murphy Bed can turn any extra space in your home into an instant guest room, providing comfort and exceptional style. Adding custom wall beds is like adding a room, but at a fraction of the cost!

Most families live in all their space, all the time, so a dedicated guest room is not always practical. If having comfortable guest quarters for visiting family and friends is important to you but you just don’t have the room, find a Tailored Living designer help you find the optimum place for a custom Murphy Bed in your home. Custom wall beds are versatile in design and take up very little space when closed, approximately 16” deep. These wall beds come in many sizes from a smaller single size up to a king size. Murphy Beds are an easy way to accommodate overnight guests by folding them down from the wall and then folding them up to save space in your house. You’d be surprised at all the places you could fold away a bed: a home office, a den, a play room, sewing/craft room, family room, living room or even in a small bedroom to double sleeping space.

Garage Enhancement is a Growing Trend!

Hobbies and leisure-time activities are your reward for working hard. Hobbies provide an outlet for

creativity and a relaxing escape from the everyday, work-a-day world. In a busy family, hobbies can take many forms and end up commanding considerable space.

Finding dedicated hobby space in the home can be challenging, especially if the hobbies require both work and storage space. Why not look to the garage as a candidate for “hobby central?” With organization and planning you’ll be able to design the perfect hobby area for one or more pursuits.

Counter Area Solutions

At PremierGarage we offer several solutions for counter areas. We will review all options with you very carefully to best determine how this area should be set up so that it properly accommodates everyone that may use this area. You can select from standard base cabinets, 1 drawer + 1 door combination, regular drawers, deep drawers, kneespace, etc. Our goal is to make sure your counter areas are set up to allow for maximum functionality.

You will also have the opportunity to select 3 different options of counter tops. 1) Our standard black counter top has rounded edges with rubber T-molding for a clean look while eliminating sharp edges. This also provides some protection from items banging into the edges; 2) We also provide butcher block counter tops made from solid maple and sealed with a clear varnish finish; 3) Another option is the Stainless Steel counter top which is made from 16-guage stainless steel which is a 1 ½ inch thick design with welded corners and a brushed finish to add a contemporary or industrial look to any counter area.

Your Neighborhood Expert

We don’t disappear once the job is completed; we’re your neighborhood expert!

• Each independently owned and operated franchise location stands behind their work.
• If you have any problems or questions, help is just a phone call away.

Our commitment to quality, value and customer service makes Tailored Living the best choice for all your home storage and organizational needs.

Maximum Utility

PremierTrax garage floor tiles are so tough they’ve been the floor of choice in more than one airplane hangar. If the tiles are tough enough to handle parking an airplane, they can certainly withstand
anything your family can dish out! Whatever you do in the garage along with parking the car, a beautiful, durable floor can only enhance the experience with the fabulous look and feel of a PremierTrax interlocking tiles garage floor.
Homeowners today strive to get maximum utility from their homes, and that includes the garage. A recent survey disclosed that 27% of people use their garages for hobbies, 23% use the garage to work on cars, 19% do woodworking or carpentry and 13% use a portion of the garage for sports or exercise. Converting garage space into functional living space is not unusual, and a new garage floor is an important part of creating a user-friendly, clean and safe space for:

• Crafts or hobby center
• Home office
• Car maintenance area
• Workout room and weight training

• Man cave with tech toys and big screen TV
• Play area for the kids
• Bonus room or game room
• Laundry room with all the trimmings

It’s an investment, not an expense

A custom PremierOne Stratus garage floor is an investment in the real value of your home.

• Garage enhancement with custom flooring and cabinetry increase a home’s selling potential.
• A maximized garage with space to park the cars protects that investment from damage and deterioration from intense sun, rain, dirt and grit on windy days, snow, sleet and hail in the wintertime, and rust and paint damage from salt on the roads in snow country.
• Capture under-used space and convert it into functional living space and possibly avoid a move by making your home seem bigger.

Protecting that investment is easy if you follow these easy steps:

• Wipe up any spills immediately
• Regularly sweep with a soft broom or dust mop to keep dirt and dust to a minimum
• Mop the garage floor every few months with a low PH (neutral) cleaner like Simple Green to keep the floor immaculate (no citrus, vinegar or soap-based cleaners)
• Protect the surface by using a dolly to move heavy items instead of dragging them across the floor
• Use mats or padding under such things as a motorcycle kick stand or tire jack
• Place rugs where spills or moisture are common, such as in front of a utility sink, washer and dryer or a workbench

If you want a high-end garage floor that will enhance your home’s functionality or reflect back the glory of your car, boat or Jet Ski, PremierOne Stratus can do the trick. The marbleized floor coating with its high-gloss, mirror finish will make everything in your garage appear highly impressive, or it can be the perfect foundation for any extended living space.

Simplify Doing Laundry

Laundry can be a frustrating task, but by implementing a Tailored Living custom-designed laundry solution, you may find it’s not so bad after all!

Sneeze Alert: How to Control Allergens In Your Home

When the sniffles and sneezes of allergies hit, many people blame outdoor allergens like pollen, ragweed, and moldy piles of leaves. But some of the peskiest allergens lurk inside your home. The most prevalent ones include dust mites, pollen, mold, and pet dander. Reactions to indoor allergens can be the same as outdoor allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, watery, itchy eyes, and skin rashes.

The more you know about indoor allergies, the better you’ll be able to help fight them. Here’s what you can do in your home:

Dehumidify

When it comes to indoor allergens, moisture is not your friend. It’s a breeding ground for mold and fungi, and it attracts allergenic pests. Use a hygrometer to measure the exact moisture levels in each room. Then, run an electric dehumidifier to lower the humidity level in your house below 45 percent. Make sure to drain the dehumidifier when it fills, and clean the collection bucket and coils. A poorly maintained dehumidifier can reduce its benefits.

Encourage air flow

Of course you want your decorating style to flow from room to room—but it’s just as important to let the air flow. Open doors between rooms; use fans to increase air flow, and move furniture away from windows and walls. Clean out air ducts, and replace filters on HVAC units as recommended.

Use central air

The best way to filter the air in your home is to attach a HEPA filter to your central air conditioning unit, and run the AC often. Freestanding air cleaners will only filter air in a single room. But if you have central air, a whole-house HEPA filter attachment will help trap mold spores and debris from your entire home.

Maintain your home

Repair roof leaks and dripping pipes. Clean gutters, and check for proper water flow.

Contact your health care professional, if you suspect you or a family member may have allergies. You can find products at Bed Bath & Beyond to help control allergens in your home.

Check out the other stories in our Sneeze Alert series about how to control allergens in your entryway, kitchen, bathroom, family room, bedroom, laundry room, attic, basement, and garage.

Custom garage organization

Premier Garage is ready to help you design a garage that will take you from season to season, all year long.

1. A customized system of floor-to-ceiling garage storage cabinets (with the option of locking doors) will maintain all your possessions in an organized fashion so you’ll never have to dig through piles or go on extensive treasure hunts again!
2. Wall hanging systems like Slatwall PVC panels or steel Gridwall Racks can organize tools, sporting equipment, gardening supplies and more.
3. Countertops and work surfaces can be integrated with upper and lower cabinets around the washer and dryer, as a workbench or a crafts and gift wrapping center.
4. Overhead storage racks can capture unused space for seldom-used or bulky items like Christmas trees, sleeping bags and ice chests.
5. PremierOne® decorative garage floor coatings or PremierTrax interlocking tiles will create an industry-tough, easy-care surface that keeps your garage clean and safe.

New Year’s Resolutions to Organize Your Life in 2017

As we bid 2016 a fond farewell, we look forward to a new year full of promise and possibility. 365 days to finally get it right, to finally arrive at that elusive nirvana we would all like to achieve in our daily lives. So we take time to evaluate our lives and determine some key New Year’s Resolutions that will get us where we want to be. Top resolutions for 2016 were:

• Enjoy life to the fullest
• Live a healthier lifestyle / lose weight
• Spend more time with family and friends

Does anything sound familiar? These generally take top spots for New Year’s Resolutions year after year and, chances are, you’ve made similar resolutions before.

• 45% of people usually make resolutions
• 38% never make resolutions
• 17% of people might make resolutions

Home-grown Gift Ideas That Will Make the Holidays Sweeter

It’s that time of year when even people who don’t make lists are making lists–lists for holiday shopping so that no one is disappointed when the presents are handed out. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Santa Claus, giving gifts to loved ones and friends is a big part of the holidays, and we can all use a little help when it comes to finding just the right gift for everyone.

But finding that perfect gift may be easier than you think! Tailored Living®can help with home organization and storage solutions that keep on giving all year long, making life easier and more enjoyable for the whole family. Consider custom closets for him and her, a built-in media center, a total garage makeover to free up room for a man cave or home gym, and customized pantry and laundry storage. You may be surprised at the gift potential right in your own home!