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10 Closet Organization Mistakes to Avoid, According to Experts
Martha Stewart
By Lauren Wellbank
A well-organized closet is beneficial in many ways. Your closet should be divided into different sections and zones, according to Nicole Gabai, a professional organizer, founder of B. Organized, and the author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life.
“In sectional organizing, each room is divided into areas corresponding to a given activity,” she says. In terms of your closet, that means grouping like items (like activewear or formal wear) together so that you can more easily choose from your collection when it’s time to get dressed. Gabai says it’s important to prioritize the things you use often, putting them in the most easy-to-access place. That means if you spend your week wearing business casual, those items should be front and center, and your less frequently used items should get pushed to the back. Read more on Martha Stewart >
10 Amazon Products Under $40 That Professional Organizers Always Buy
The Spruce
By Heather Bien
Sometimes you just need a quick fix to feel like you have your home and your life together, and that’s when easy organization buys from Amazon are just the answer. These are the items you can pick up for a quick weekend project, and there’s usually little to no assembly required. Don’t relegate your bookends only to a bookcase. These handy organization tools have uses outside of corralling books…”Bookends are a game changer. Stack t-shirts neatly next to workout pants. No tipping over when you pull on out! They all stay in place when you want to remove one,” says Nicole Gabai, author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. Read more on The Spruce >
Everything You Know About Packing a Moving Box Is Wrong
Apartment Therapy
By Jennifer Billock
Everyone has seen lists of what not to do when packing for a move in general. But what about packing individual boxes? You can make so many mistakes when packing each specific box, whether it’s for books, shoes, fragile items, or something else.
Cardboard boxes are the most-used moving box, but they’re not always the best. “One mistake people make when packing is using a regular cardboard box for a box that won’t get opened for a while,” says Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized. “If your box has something fabric in it, and it will be going in the garage for a while, don’t use a cardboard box.” Read more on Apartment Therapy >
How To Fold Pants To Save Space
First for Women
By Abbey Bender
Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized, a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals and the author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life is a big fan of drawer dividers. “They can make a huge difference,” she enthuses. She recommends the OXO Good Grips Expandable Dresser Drawer Divider. “These handy dividers spring-load to create two or three sections in your drawer,” she says, which provides a compact area for your folded pants to sit and allows you to find them easily, which means no more digging through your drawer’s depths! Read more on First for Women >
Dorm room organization and decor ideas as back-to-school season returns
Boston News 25
By Boston 25 News Staff
Nicole Gabai, a professional home and office organizer, joining Boston 25 to discuss her tips for organizing as we head into a new school year. Watch the interview >
This Is How Much It Costs to Move Across the Country
U.S. News & World Report
By Geoff Williams
The final bill for your long-distance move depends on many factors, but expect to pay several thousand dollars.
If you’re preparing for a move across the country and researching what it costs, prepare for a lot of dollars to move out of your bank account.
But if you have expensive dishes, a lot of sentimental knickknacks, electronics, appliances and other fragile or irreplaceable items, a professional packer might be worth the cost. Nicole Gabai, a professional organizer, favors paying for packing and unpacking. “I found that with many of the moves I’ve done, the upcharge was minimal compared to the cost of the overall move – and totally worth it to remove all the boxes and packing material all at once,” says Gabai, who is based in East Falmouth, Massachusetts, and founded B. Organized, a virtual professional organizing service. Read more on U.S. News & World Report >
7 Ways to Be More Productive in Your Home Office
Best Life
By Rebecca Strong
The percentage of Americans working from home more than tripled between 2019 and 2021 alone. It certainly has its perks—like skipping the commute and staying in your comfy clothes—but it can also have its pitfalls, too. Namely, it’s harder to be productive when working from home if your cat is climbing all over your desk, your spouse keeps barging into the room, or you spot some dishes in the sink that need to be washed.
Make sure all the tools you need to get your work done are within reaching distance. According to Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized, and the author of The Art of Organizing, this is one of the easiest ways to maintain productivity while working from home. Read more on Best Life >
“Zoning” Method Will Make the Most of Your Kitchen Space
the kitchn
By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
In my hunt for a better organization method, I learned about an ingenious system from pro organizer Nicole Gabai – founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing – and I knew her “zoning” method was a must for my kitchen. “Using zones in the kitchen helps prevent clutter and allows the kitchen to function efficiently,” Gabai explains. “It can also help promote a minimalist atmosphere, forcing us to ask ourselves if we really need those three vegetable peelers. The answer is ‘probably not.’” Gabai says that many people often make the mistake of assigning equal importance to all objects in a room, which isn’t as functional as it could be. Read more on the kitchn >
8 Tips for Decluttering Before a Big Move
AARP
By Jodi Helmer
Take an organized approach. It might be tempting to declutter a few drawers in the kitchen, a closet in the bedroom and a corner in the garage. But professional organizer Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life, suggests finishing a single room before moving on to the next space.
“The benefit of tackling one room at a time is that you can better evaluate completion,” she says. “You can clearly look around that one room and double-check that you have gotten rid of everything you possibly can from that one room before moving on to the next.” Read more on AARP >
10 Ways to Make Moving Easier: Simplify the Moving Process
SpareFoot
By Andreea Draguleasa
In the hustle and bustle of moving day, organization and planning – and your own inventory list – come to the rescue. A case in point is when Nicole Gabai, CEO of B. Organized, assisted a client named Danielle with her transition from a large house in Vermont to a smaller apartment in New York.
“She hired a moving company to pack up her whole house, and we carefully instructed them to put in large print on the top of each box where it should go,” said Gabai. “This way, the heavy book boxes wouldn’t have to be dragged around from room to room, and since we had already decided where the bookcase would go, this was really helpful. We did something similar for every room in the apartment.” Read more on SpareFoot >
The 9 Best Vacuum Storage Bags of 2023
Real Simple
By Nor’adila Hepburn
If you’re looking for a way to keep your belongings organized and protected from mildew, mold, odors, or dust while in storage, sealing them in a vacuum storage bag is one of the best ways to achieve this.
“Vacuum storage bags are great for keeping your things organized because you are compressing your belongings into a smaller space so you can free up valuable storage space in your home, luggage, or closet,” says Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized, and the author of the bestseller The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. “Typically, they come in four or five different sizes and can hold sweaters, blankets…or any other bulky fabrics. Read more on Real Simple >
7 Rules for Shopping at Target, According to Pro Organizers
the kitchn
By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Before you even head into the store, Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing, says it’s smart to plan ahead. “For example, it’s never a good idea to buy, say, a bookcase first and then try to retrofit all the books into it,” she explains. “People often say, ‘I bought all these great organizing and storage containers. I don’t know why I can’t get organized!’ Well, the problem with this approach is that no matter how attractive or functional your storage containers are, they won’t help you get organized unless they’re the right containers for your specific needs.” Read more on the kitchn >
10 Closet Organization Mistakes to Avoid, According to Experts
Martha Stewart
By Lauren Wellbank
A well-organized closet is beneficial in many ways. Your closet should be divided into different sections and zones, according to Nicole Gabai, a professional organizer, founder of B. Organized, and the author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life.
“In sectional organizing, each room is divided into areas corresponding to a given activity,” she says. In terms of your closet, that means grouping like items (like activewear or formal wear) together so that you can more easily choose from your collection when it’s time to get dressed. Gabai says it’s important to prioritize the things you use often, putting them in the most easy-to-access place. That means if you spend your week wearing business casual, those items should be front and center, and your less frequently used items should get pushed to the back. Read more on Martha Stewart >
10 Amazon Products Under $40 That Professional Organizers Always Buy
The Spruce
By Heather Bien
Sometimes you just need a quick fix to feel like you have your home and your life together, and that’s when easy organization buys from Amazon are just the answer. These are the items you can pick up for a quick weekend project, and there’s usually little to no assembly required. Don’t relegate your bookends only to a bookcase. These handy organization tools have uses outside of corralling books…”Bookends are a game changer. Stack t-shirts neatly next to workout pants. No tipping over when you pull on out! They all stay in place when you want to remove one,” says Nicole Gabai, author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. Read more on The Spruce >
Everything You Know About Packing a Moving Box Is Wrong
Apartment Therapy
By Jennifer Billock
Everyone has seen lists of what not to do when packing for a move in general. But what about packing individual boxes? You can make so many mistakes when packing each specific box, whether it’s for books, shoes, fragile items, or something else.
Cardboard boxes are the most-used moving box, but they’re not always the best. “One mistake people make when packing is using a regular cardboard box for a box that won’t get opened for a while,” says Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized. “If your box has something fabric in it, and it will be going in the garage for a while, don’t use a cardboard box.” Read more on Apartment Therapy >
How To Fold Pants To Save Space
First for Women
By Abbey Bender
Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized, a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals and the author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life is a big fan of drawer dividers. “They can make a huge difference,” she enthuses. She recommends the OXO Good Grips Expandable Dresser Drawer Divider. “These handy dividers spring-load to create two or three sections in your drawer,” she says, which provides a compact area for your folded pants to sit and allows you to find them easily, which means no more digging through your drawer’s depths! Read more on First for Women >
Dorm room organization and decor ideas as back-to-school season returns
Boston News 25
By Boston 25 News Staff
Nicole Gabai, a professional home and office organizer, joining Boston 25 to discuss her tips for organizing as we head into a new school year. Watch the interview >
This Is How Much It Costs to Move Across the Country
U.S. News & World Report
By Geoff Williams
The final bill for your long-distance move depends on many factors, but expect to pay several thousand dollars.
If you’re preparing for a move across the country and researching what it costs, prepare for a lot of dollars to move out of your bank account.
But if you have expensive dishes, a lot of sentimental knickknacks, electronics, appliances and other fragile or irreplaceable items, a professional packer might be worth the cost. Nicole Gabai, a professional organizer, favors paying for packing and unpacking. “I found that with many of the moves I’ve done, the upcharge was minimal compared to the cost of the overall move – and totally worth it to remove all the boxes and packing material all at once,” says Gabai, who is based in East Falmouth, Massachusetts, and founded B. Organized, a virtual professional organizing service. Read more on U.S. News & World Report >
7 Ways to Be More Productive in Your Home Office
Best Life
By Rebecca Strong
The percentage of Americans working from home more than tripled between 2019 and 2021 alone. It certainly has its perks—like skipping the commute and staying in your comfy clothes—but it can also have its pitfalls, too. Namely, it’s harder to be productive when working from home if your cat is climbing all over your desk, your spouse keeps barging into the room, or you spot some dishes in the sink that need to be washed.
Make sure all the tools you need to get your work done are within reaching distance. According to Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized, and the author of The Art of Organizing, this is one of the easiest ways to maintain productivity while working from home. Read more on Best Life >
“Zoning” Method Will Make the Most of Your Kitchen Space
the kitchn
By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
In my hunt for a better organization method, I learned about an ingenious system from pro organizer Nicole Gabai – founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing – and I knew her “zoning” method was a must for my kitchen. “Using zones in the kitchen helps prevent clutter and allows the kitchen to function efficiently,” Gabai explains. “It can also help promote a minimalist atmosphere, forcing us to ask ourselves if we really need those three vegetable peelers. The answer is ‘probably not.’” Gabai says that many people often make the mistake of assigning equal importance to all objects in a room, which isn’t as functional as it could be. Read more on the kitchn >
8 Tips for Decluttering Before a Big Move
AARP
By Jodi Helmer
Take an organized approach. It might be tempting to declutter a few drawers in the kitchen, a closet in the bedroom and a corner in the garage. But professional organizer Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life, suggests finishing a single room before moving on to the next space.
“The benefit of tackling one room at a time is that you can better evaluate completion,” she says. “You can clearly look around that one room and double-check that you have gotten rid of everything you possibly can from that one room before moving on to the next.” Read more on AARP >
10 Ways to Make Moving Easier: Simplify the Moving Process
SpareFoot
By Andreea Draguleasa
In the hustle and bustle of moving day, organization and planning – and your own inventory list – come to the rescue. A case in point is when Nicole Gabai, CEO of B. Organized, assisted a client named Danielle with her transition from a large house in Vermont to a smaller apartment in New York.
“She hired a moving company to pack up her whole house, and we carefully instructed them to put in large print on the top of each box where it should go,” said Gabai. “This way, the heavy book boxes wouldn’t have to be dragged around from room to room, and since we had already decided where the bookcase would go, this was really helpful. We did something similar for every room in the apartment.” Read more on SpareFoot >
The 9 Best Vacuum Storage Bags of 2023
Real Simple
By Nor’adila Hepburn
If you’re looking for a way to keep your belongings organized and protected from mildew, mold, odors, or dust while in storage, sealing them in a vacuum storage bag is one of the best ways to achieve this.
“Vacuum storage bags are great for keeping your things organized because you are compressing your belongings into a smaller space so you can free up valuable storage space in your home, luggage, or closet,” says Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized, and the author of the bestseller The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. “Typically, they come in four or five different sizes and can hold sweaters, blankets…or any other bulky fabrics. Read more on Real Simple >
7 Rules for Shopping at Target, According to Pro Organizers
the kitchn
By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Before you even head into the store, Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing, says it’s smart to plan ahead. “For example, it’s never a good idea to buy, say, a bookcase first and then try to retrofit all the books into it,” she explains. “People often say, ‘I bought all these great organizing and storage containers. I don’t know why I can’t get organized!’ Well, the problem with this approach is that no matter how attractive or functional your storage containers are, they won’t help you get organized unless they’re the right containers for your specific needs.” Read more on the kitchn >
