25 of the BEST Organization Ideas (and a few of the WORST)! 

I put my decanted spice jars in a drawer that’s deep enough for them to stand up. I labeled the lids. I can get the spice I need without having to move other spices in the way. I then added a piece of wood in the back so they don’t move when I open/close the drawer. As a side bonus it’s also prevented me from over buying spice blends. I’ve limited myself to what can fit in the drawer.

Thank you for not saying HER name- I still remember when you set a reminder for OUR Alexa to check the sourdough starter. Chaos immediately ensued, setting off our triple ADHD household: She had questions “when?” “Which device?”, etc. which distracted and annoyed my ADHD teen focused on a video game. My ADHD husband also had rather excited questions since we haven’t tackled sourdough yet. He spent the next several days down THAT rabbit hole, reviewing bread recipes and asking if I could resist the extra carbs in the house. By the time I got everyone settled down I had missed the rest of the video and could no longer remember what I was doing. 😂 (after the 3rd “Alexa” I do remember shouting at the video “OMG stop saying her name!!!” 🤣) These videos are usually wonderful at helping us contain and reduce our ADHD chaos, but cheese and crackers, not that day! 😆

Cass I don't know exactly why, but lately you have never looked younger, more refreshed and vibrant! You are doing something right! Would love to know your secret!

You’ve given me some new ideas 🙂 I use the 3 level rolling cart as a cleaning cart and zip through the house like a hotel maid. It holds all I need (besides vacuum and mop) and rolls into a closet to be stored.

I'm commenting a lot, but a big YES to the three tier rolling cart. It makes a great sick/wellness cart. When someone is sick you can stock everything they need on the cart and roll it by the bed. I've Also made one for a bed cart. I have reading material, pens, notebooks and other things I use by the bed. In the morning I just roll the cart into my closet.

I need to use quarters (US) to do my laundry and I find that my pill containers are actually really great for organizing them! I know how many quarters I need to do a full wash and dry so I count that out and then put them in the pill bottles. Now I know how many loads are in each pill bottle (they usually hold 2 each) and I can easily count up how much I have to do laundry that week and when I need to go to get more quarters.

Cass, I have a suggestion for your spices. Since you can't see the label on the 2nd and 3rd levels, label the lids! Put the spices in alphabetical order and it will save you time finding the right spice on the 2nd & 3rd level.

I'm an artist, so the smalls come in very handy. I even use prescription medicine bottles, without their lids, inside a small cube to toss my scissors in to protect the container, as it's made of painted MDF. Other smalls hold my moldable eraser, electric eraser refills, and water when traveling for watercolor paintings. They are also great for self-mixed paints. As for haunted houses? Never have, never will. I don't even like the whole holiday. When our children were young it was dinner and movie night. One chose where to eat, the other the movie. Their elementary school had a fall festival with athletic games, so no costumes were needed. Oh, and they each picked a bag of their favorite candy for their school lunch and after-school snack before homework and chores before play. They each had their own file card with daily chores written on it.

Cas you are so funny! Don’t know if you realize how hysterical you are! Your so much fun and I love love love all your videos. Thanks for always giving me a good laugh, and great organizational ideas ❤

Thank you Cas. I talked to you on your Q and A a few days ago and I want to thank you very much. I listened to you and am throwing out boxes of paper. It feels good. I know I need to be in the right mood to do it successfully because if I'm in a FOMO mood, I will second guess everything, So I wait until I'm in the right head space to take a quick look in the box to make sure there is nothing that isn't paper or something I do need to keep (there usually isn't) and then I toss the entire box in the garbage. I won't say I don't have a few second thoughts because I do but I just remind myself of everything you taught me, take a deep breath and I'm okay. This is the first time in my life ~ and I'm a senior ~ that I have done this with paper and it feels so good. I have most everything else under control but this was HUGE. So thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me and help me overcome this obstacle. ~ Scarlett 😺

You are so wonderful! I love watching your videos when I struggle to keep my home in order due to having narcolepsy. Sometimes I get so depressed and demotivated when my symptoms make doing the simplest things 100X more effort. When I feel this way, I cast your videos to my smart TV and put the volume on high and start cleaning and organizing. Your warm personality, softness, boldness, and sweetness makes it easier to accomodate my unpleasant feelings and your voice soothes my anxiety, and your positive attitude, optimism, encouraging spirit, and boldness to encourage us to action to fight for our homes to be a place of peace and serenity for ourselves and loved ones lift up my downtrodden spirit. You have helped me change my mindset to where I viewed keeping a tidy home go from a chore/annoying task I have to do to something I now love to do because now I'm driven by my values to do so....even when I'm struggling with my disability, this values driven love to work on keeping a tidy home has proven itself durable when I fell my worst and does NOT feel miserable in anyway anymore. You have a gift of helping others rise and I pray that the Lord will in turn help you rise 10 fold! Thank you for bringing love, compassion, empathy, and a spirit of courage with a can do attitude thru your videos to help those who struggle with clutter, organization, and keeping our spaces tidy.

"you can see no one's checked the chores off, but this is def. something i'd reccomend" so cute and funny. I love your podcasts. My fave was the 3 tiered black wire stackable boxes.

We got clear large plastic containers for our garage and they have wheels and its been a great investment..We can actually find things in the garage now ,and all the stuff my dad hoarded is now visible to actually be used .. Earlier my dad used to insist that cardboard cartons can store those things well enough..But ghey made things invisible ,dusty ,were non stackable and difficult to move around and small things always got lost ..Few months back i surprised my dad with sturdy plastic containers of various useful sizes and helped him declutter his workshop/garage ..And now him and my brother are making actual furniture in there and everyone is able to find the stuff needed for home repairs ..Lesson learnt -🎉People sometimes investing money to organise really pays off with peace of mind and productivity .

Little velcro straps for cord organizing & “hiding” are my secret weapon- or tiny hair ties! Both are amazing for keeping cords from becoming a rat’s nest, which makes it easier to toss them in a drawer & find them later when you need them again! Also adore pencil bags/ little pouches for things like daily makeup & electronics that travel; also those tiny containers from the container store (you know, the large is the size of a deck of playing cards?) are perfect for storing small stud earrings, sewing needles, making a go kit for your bags, keeping track of removable straps for tops, etc.

I've been using the container store multipurpose clear bins for 7 or 8 years. I use them everywhere in my house. The first big job I did with them was in my new upright freezer. It's a major game changer every time I use these in a new space. I also use the hyacinth baskets all over. To save space I have the metal produce baskets mounted in a row under my kitchen cabinets. No more fruit bowl or banana stand on the counter. I wish I had a pantry, but my kitchen is small and I just don't have a lot of space.

Consider going back to glass containers for decanting. I find that plastic will discolour and cloud. It also absorbs the odour of the food. Glass has been used for hundreds of years and they’re still digging up perfectly preserved glass containers. Sometimes it’s a little heavier to handle, but I find that I prefer it over plastic. I think that over the years we have consumed enough plastic in our body to harm us. Glass can go into the dishwasher and be really well cleaned. I’m just new to your channel and I love it. You’ve got some great ideas. I will stay tuned.

I love the pop style of containers, especially for the elderly. My mom had her second stroke and can no longer use her left hand, so being able to open a canister is once more achievable.

Cas, you turned me on to those deep, narrow bins! I teeter between a cricket and a ladybug, so started with my "office" cabinet in the living room and it literally maxed out the space in there, everything is sorted and I don't have to stress about neatly stacking stuff. Life changing! I found some from the Iris brand on Amazon that came in a pack of 6, looking forward to using them where ever I can. Also, I love to staying to the end, your storytelling is pure gold! Thanks for all you do and all you share!💖💖💖

Thanks Cas for all the tips on organizers. Totally agree on those little containers. I used to use them for my boys lunches for stuff like ranch dressing to dip veg in or maybe salad dressing for hubby's lunch. Not good for much else except lunch stuffs. The slide out drawers...ech. I agree with those too. I have some from when my mom passed that I keep in my office closet for crafting stuff but they really are more of a pain than functional. Now for my little tiny tip...a small multi basket to keep in your living room for things you reach for all the time. Mine is about 8"x4" maybe and has a larger slot and 3 small ones. I keep stuff like a pair nail clippers, nail file, remote, fan, dog/cat brush etc. I keep it on my side table's lower shelf next to my side of the couch and I reach in there daily.

You don't have a gummy smile at all!! A gummy smile is when your gums are showing and upper lip is "short".... I like your smile and your energy....keep going you're so motivating ❤

It looks like your house is getting into great order! I hope things are settling a little and everyone is finding their groove. You're my spirit animal Cass! Thanks for all that you do to help us. ❤

Every time I see decanting into containers I want to point out that this works best if you can switch to buying in bulk, especially from a local bulk bin market. I take my empty jars down to the co-op and fill them with however much of the spices or whatever that I need, no throwing away packaging. Before the pandemic I could do the same at the grocery store. // I love re-using nice boxes as trays or dividers inside my drawers.

I never even thought about organizing my freezer! What a great idea. We just cleaned out our refrigerator and freezer. This video is perfect timing. You have so many comments so I doubt you’ll see this. Your weight loss surgery video really inspired me. I’ve jumped through all the medical hoops and I’m having the RNY gastric bypass in the morning! I’m nervous but also excited. I’m ready. Thank you. My home, and even my garage is decluttered and organized. Now to organize my body!

Good Morning Cas! Always so excited when I get a notification that a new video is up!! 💕

I've been using a hanging wall pocket calendar as a chore chart for me and my kids, and it's finally a system that WORKS! I put colored index cards in the pockets where the dates are supposed to go, and when anyone completes a chore they just flip it over. Super for all my little visual people and for me, and SUPER customizable.

My favorite thing right now are the clear, long, skinny refrigerator organizers. I cook a lot and have tons of sauces so I organize them all by Ethnicity/category (e.g. Asian, Mexican). When I need something I pull out that container like a drawer. Nothing gets lost anymore and it also keeps my fridge so much cleaner! I found mine at Home Goods for about $3 each! I think I think I need to go get those freezer organizers now!!!

I use the little green plastic baskets (that strawberries come in) as organizers for my bathroom drawers. Work perfectly.

I love that as a momma you immediately picked up on those scared babies in that haunted house. Poor kids.

I love my little tiny containers for all sorts of foods that require portion control. But I purchased mine specifically for that reason! I've had them for years, they fit into the dishwasher with ease and are they are really great for berries because they won't end up looking like jam! Also great for on-the-go nut butters, seeds, fruits, salad dressings, yogurt, jello, pudding, etc etc etc.

The tea organizers are the best! I bought them for my house, my office, and as a gift for my SIL

I put 4 cotton balls in those tiny containers & add aroma drops of lavender to smell when I'm stressed. It worked wonders. Another thing to put them on is dice. Since it's see-through kids can play with it in the car without opening it.

I like the Besta cabinets from Ikea so much more than the Kallax. You can customize they way they look, choose how many shelves you need (which are adjustable), and add drawers or doors where you want them. They also have so many bin options that fit in them perfectly and those multi purpose bins from the container store fit in them perfectly too!

Thanks for mentioning the spice jars that go on the fridge. I never thought of the mess they could make but you are so right Also the weatherproof bins I didn’t even know they existed Thanks so much for sharing all these ideas ❤

I love the wire soda can dispensers where you put them in the top and the cold fresh one is dispensed at the bottom for all my canned goods. We stock up on staples and I never have to worry about what is old and what is new. The older one always is waiting in the front.

I look forward to your videos all the time!!

I like to upcycle. I clean jars. Spray paint the outside of lids. I put cute labels to organize. Thanks for sharing your tips! They are so great!

I love the tea holder, especially as a bee!

I love how you come up with the most exciting ideas when it comes to our home.

Great video Cas!! I love them all.

Love your organization. It's nice to see how you utilize space in a new home.

I love the tidy tote! What a great idea. Thank you for sharing!

The pill bottles are useful for very limited things so yes get them recycled but keep a couple if you are a sewer for dull/bent needles and throw them away safely in the pill bottle.

Great video! These organizing solutions are a game-changer. Thanks for the tips.

All awesome ideas... thanks! The spices look amazing!

YOU are my favorite organizer!!!!!!! Thank you so much for this tips!

I love your kitchen. Love the backsplash. The stove and hood.❤

My fav type of vid from you! Keep the tips coming.😍

I love all your ideas! These are awesome!! ❤Thank you!!!!! For always being so inspiring, motivating and encouraging ❤

Thank you, Car, this really helped!

I really, really loved this video!❤ Thank you for all of these tips!😊

I am obsessed with the clear containers!!!

I recently discovered the bamboo drawer dividers. Love them!

This was the talk I needed!❤

Thank Cas for all these ideas. I use a lot of these containers but gained new ideas for them

I definitely want to try some of these. The spice jars have changed my life!

Amazing advice!!!! Time to go shopping 😅❤ Thank you!

🙂 Glad you were there to help the little ones.

Great 👍🏼 organizing ideas. Love 💗 your after stories. Thank you for sharing & blessings to you gorgeous 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

I do cube storage for my clothes. I love it!

You first fave is how I organize my larger pantry. Great ideas.

Thanks for sharing all of the cool ideas! I'm going to have to get some of the multi-purpose bins for my freezer. The ones I was using all cracked except for one of them.

Yes, I love the cube bins! I got a few from the dollar store and they work perfect for storing several pairs of shoes vertically, so I can easily grab the pair by the heels and slide them back in when I'm done; takes up less space than anything else I've tried, I keep it on the bottom of my bookshelf by my door so it's tucked out of the way but still convenient. I have one for my seasonal sandals and another for workout sneakers. I also use a cube bin to hold all the spare vacuum attachments and some cleaning supplies (I have a stick vacuum between the door and the bookshelf as well, so that works out best for my setup). I also invested in some blue recycle logo bins to catch the recycling in a couple rooms. We had just been stacking things on the kitchen counter to take out later, but having a bin makes it easier to carry to the outside bin and the visual look of it is satisfying to me. I have one of those dreaded 3 tier plastic drawers in my closet to hold my socks, underwear/undershirt, and shorts/sleepwear (things not worthy of a hanger). It helps me organize that way instead of a traditional dresser, fits under my hanging clothes, and the clothes are light enough it doesn't cause a problem with opening or closing. (though it can get a bit full as I go overboard every winter buying more fuzzy socks, or more shorts every summer; I use that size container to help limit my wardrobe so if it really can't fit anymore I need to get rid of stuff)

You seem like a blast! I’m so glad I found your channel

Simple Human makes a spring-loaded, corner shower organizer. A little pricy, but it's a game changer. I have them in all of my showers and I love them.

I have a jewelry press mirror too, such a great buy, I love how all my earrings in particular are never messy any more.

My son used to have one of those organizers you don’t like… One where the bins sit on the racks. it actually worked great. We didn’t overstuff the bins and each bin had a photo on it so my son knew were all of his stuff went. Made cleanup, super easy.

I love those hangers. Need to buy more

I am with you on the multi-purpose bins! They are in my freezer, my garden shed, my craft room, my office and my 😃storage nooks!

Especially loved the magnetic chore chart and the clear, multi-purpose bins. Just ordered them, lol. ❤

Cas, you’re a JOY! Thank you, friend. Peace be with you.

Super enjoyed the video. I used the spice jars and I love them!!!!! I am a cricket so I do have small organizers and love them. I only use open ones though

This is a great video! Everyone should watch! You highlighted so many of my favorites-starting with #1-Multipurpose Bins!! I don't know how people live without them! Also, I may treat myself to the tea storage! So fancy!

Im glad to hear, Im in the right track to organizing my home. 2024 is definitely my year for a declutter and organized home. Thank you for all the great ideas. I love your stories at the end of the video 😂

The very small containers are great for portioning out food and condiments on the go.

The tiered risers are my favorite. I too love the spices organized. It really does make you feel good when you're cooking. Lol. 😉👍❤

Amazing video great organization tips

I also love my spices all organized and uniform! I love seeing what I have--all of my jewelry is displayed in my bathroom--I really enjoy seeing my necklaces and earrings every day.

Love love love haunted houses, great video as always! Love all the great organizers💖 God bless 🌻

Awesome video. Thank you

Those velvet hangers are a game changer. I invested in just a small package a couple years ago. But now that's all that's in my closet. I love them so much more than the plastic ones that I used for years and years and years

YYYYYEEEESSSSS THE FIRST ON YOUR LIST O HAVE SOOOOO MANY OF THEM !!! From the container store Yeats ago and I love them amd could NOT LIVE WITHOUT THEM. FACT ! HIGH FIVE ! Your so on point !

I love all kinds of organizers but clear acrylic ones are my fave!

Thank you Cas. I changed my coat hangers to the velvet ones and I love them, no more clothes falling off onto the floor. Also I have a few lazy susans in my kitchen, one in the fridge, one in the cupboard and one on my windowsill. The one on my window sill is so good, has the washing up liquid and cleaning sprays on it. ❤❤

I second the hooks, the kitchen wire baskets, bins/baskets, clear drawer organizers, and the little tiny Tupperware I use for like sugar scrubs or paint containers or slime, etc.

About a month ago, I borrowed your idea for behind the door organizer in my bedroom. It also has hooks and 2 handy caddies. It now keeps my writing table free from clutter (my keys, wristlet etc) all have a convenient “home”

the TINY plastic containers are great for: 1. people with hand-challenges: daily vitamin & supplements for people who can't manage pill boxes 2. Cooking for 1: they also fit two large tablespoons of product. i can open a jar of salsa, red sauce, tikki malala OR canned items (refried beans, chilli ) and even chunks of tofu) and FREEZE them, then thaw as needed

I use those little containers to bring butter, salsa, etc to work to have with lunch but I agree they must be kept to a minimum! Love lazy Susans - one in the fridge, use them for herbs & spices. Absolutely loved your story at the end!

I was just looking for 2 of these things specifically but couldn't find them when I was shopping. Thank you!

Thank you for all the great ideas for organization! I do have a use for all those pesky small medication containers…… For those of us that have dogs or cats they are perfect to take to the Vets for piddle samples. I’ve also used those tiny plastic containers that are otherwise useless. Sorry to those who might think this is a gross comment, but one has to find a solution to get these things to your Vet’s office😉🐾😉

Great video & your new house is so nice :) we like to use those weather proof bins also but we like to add a puppy pad in the top for extra protection.

i need the tea organizer in my life!

You inspire me!!!❤❤❤

Thanks for sharing! I loved the rolling cart idea to hold the entertaining essentials! Loved your ending story!

You're giving me ideas! Nope to the haunted houses. I hate, and I mean HATE, jump scares. Those poor kids. I'm glad you heard them and were able to help rescue them.

I bought a sponge holder that is ceramic I bought at an Art Fair. I love it! You can always find the sponge, it stays put, it dries out, there is room in the bottom for a brillo pad and it looks great at my sink!

This is such a a great list of things. Those little containers you didn't like are good for traveling with a small amounts of earrings. They fit well if your earrings are not too big. I love the clear drawer dividers so much! Those rolling carts are great for holding sewing supplies, fabric and more (tissues and chocolate cone to mind). I think I am the only one I sew with who doesn't have one yet. Hahaha

I LOVE that your two favorite are the bane of my existence LOL. However, there were a ton of great ideas too. I like clear bins of all sizes. I do have a few sets of those 3-5 drawer towers, and I love bookcases instead of cube shelving. I have hooks EVERYWHERE. Over the door, attached to the wall, by the doors, everywhere!

I used to volunteer at a haunted house when is was much younger than I am now. That was so much fun! One year I was awarded The Best Scare! My daughter has worked for a local haunted house for a couple of years and loved it! Whenever the kids wanted to go, I was the one ASSIGNED to take them. My wife REFUSES to go! I would just laugh at everything and check out how they did some prop. All while my kids and their friends were screaming and crying and running away from monsters. Now, our city has a Fall Festival where the kids are encouraged to dress up, visit some booths, get candy, ride on the scale trains that community enthusiasts operate, and usually the local star gazer will sponsor a stargazing opportunity after the event. I volunteer as crowd control, get dressed up, play and interact with the kids and just have a fun evening.

Love this 💕😘

I had to pause this video and run up to our brand new, enormous B&M shop (uk discount store…)to buy tiered can storage for my bathroom! All the shampoos and shower gels are now neat and tidy, and you can see what’s at the back! Thank you!!! ❤️