The easiest and most ingenious tips and tricks to bring order to your nest - right now. Try this neat idea with storage crates and get more organizing tips at Chatelaine.com.

Declutter tip: Use storage crates for shoes

decorating

Living

Maximize your living space with a built-in bookshelf staircase. Get more organizing ideas at Chatelaine.com.

Declutter tip: Install a bookshelf staircase

Think twice before buying tchotchkes. Focus on creating incredible memories instead!

Declutter tip: Collect memories, not things

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spring cleaning

If it doesn't make your life easier, don't do it, say Borax and Knittel. There's no right or wrong way to stay clutter-free -- there's only the way that works best for you!

Declutter tip: Strive for functional organization

Home Decor

If you've got limited space, or simply need a temporary place to put coats, steal textile designer Joanna Fowles' solution and hang a branch on some strong rope.

Home Decor

Declutter tip: Get creative with crates

Retrofit bookshelves to your staircase

Declutter tip: Collect memories, not things

Declutter tip: Strive for functional organization

Declutter tip: Make a rustic closet