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From surviving college to organizing your dorm room, our tips and ideas will help you make the most of your college experience.

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Interested in yoga and meditation but don’t have access to any studios?😊 Why not create your own home meditation space? Find your way to a zen state of mind with these 5 home yoga studio ideas!

Check out our blog for more ideas.
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What's your best tip to keep your kitchen clean and organized?😊

Decluttering your kitchen doesn’t have to be difficult. Start by removing everything from kitchen cabinets and drawers to take stock of what you own. Then, create keep, donate, and toss piles for separating your items. If you have duplicates or items you haven’t used in the last six months, move them to the donate pile. If any items aren’t in good working shape, move them to a toss pile. Everything else can stay.
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Ready to update your garage organization system?😄 Find a garage layout that uses vertical space to free up your garage floor. Make the most of your next home decluttering project with these 10 budget-friendly, DIY, and simple garage organization ideas.

1. Clean Out Your Garage Before Organizing
2. Install Slat Walls for a Fully-Customized Garage
3. Build Cabinets for More Vertical Storage
4. Add Wire Shelving Along Walls
5. Utilize Storage Containers
6. Create Space for Sports Gear Storage
7. Move Bikes to Overhead Storage Racks
8. Get Creative with Large Lawn Equipment
9. Add a Magnetic Strip to Organize Work Tools
10. Hang Ladders from Raised Shelving

Check out our blog for more tips and ideas!

Need somewhere to store garage equipment like work tools, cleaning supplies, seasonal yard tools, and seasonal decor? Extra Space Storage has convenient self-storage facilities throughout the U.S.
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What is your new year's resolution?⬇️

A new year is a perfect time to organize, clean, and declutter your space. There are endless organizing tricks, storage hacks, design updates, home renovation ideas, and DIY projects to help you spruce up your living space. Join our #MakeExtraSpace challenge to declutter your space and have a chance to win $1,000!

How to enter:
- Follow @extraspace
- Nominate 3 friends
- Bonus entries through the link in the bio
The more you participate the more chances of winning you have! 💚

The sweepstake will run from 1/2 to 1/31 at 11:59 pm MST and the winner will be announced on 1/31 here. The sweepstake is open to everyone in the US over the age of 18 years old. No purchase is necessary.
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What are your best tips & tricks for decluttering and getting organized?🤨

When your home is cluttered, it can also make you feel unorganized in other parts of your life. Decluttering and organizing your home can give you a sense of accomplishment and makes your space more inviting. Add these four useful steps to your home decluttering checklist to find a cleaning solution that’s manageable for you!

Step 1: Figure Out Why Your Home Is Cluttered
Step 2: Prepare to Declutter Your Home
Step 3: Try a Home Decluttering Method
Step 4: Maintain a Clutter-Free Home

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When do you put your holiday decorations away? 🤔

A new year is a perfect time to clean, declutter, and organize your home to get a fresh start and a new perspective. Join our #MakeExtraSpace Challenge to get your home organized this new year.

Link in bio to participate for a chance to win $100-$1,000!
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Have you heard of a shouse already? 🏠

A shouse—also referred to as a “shop house” or “shome”—is an abode constructed with metal or wood pole frames that connects to a large workspace. Many shomes are open-concept, with high ceilings, large windows, and often oversized garage doors. Shop houses are a great housing style for welders, mechanics, construction workers, or hobbyists wanting a large workspace close to home.

Head over to our blog for everything you need to know about shouses!

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Thinking of upgrading your home in 2023? 🛠️

Whether you want to try a new home decorating style, get better at home organization, or completely make over your living space, these home improvement ideas can help you refresh your home in the new year!

1. Embrace a new home style
2. Deep clean your home
3. Do some decluttering
4. Make energy-efficient updates
5. Incorporate smart technology
6. Update lighting
7. Paint your bedroom
9. Rearrange your furniture
10. Replace hardware

For more inspiration check out our blog!
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Would you turn your closet into a baby nursery? 🤔 

If you’re short on space for a nursery, try creating a baby room in a closet! Your infant won’t need a lot of space for the first year, so you can take an under-utilized closet in your home and transform it into a cute small nursery. Simply remove the doors, add a crib or bassinet, and incorporate shelves or rolling carts for diaper-changing supplies and clothes!

For more tips on how to optimize your space, check out our blog!
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Use these 3 tips to make more space in your apartment!

1. Use stackable containers 
2. Use the backs of cabinet doors
3. Measure for accuracy to maximize space
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Tired of finding shoes all over your home and want a simple storage solution? Whether it’s adding hidden storage in your bedroom or creating your dream closet, these 10 shoe storage ideas can help keep your shoes organized and in one convenient place!

1. Go with Over-the-Door Storage
2. Install Built-In Drawers & Shelves
3. Try Clear Shoe Boxes
4. Utilize Under-the-Bed Storage
5. Save Space with a Hanging Shoe Organizer
6. Use the Space Under the Stairs
7. Consider a Shoe Ottoman
8. Get Cubbies for Your Entryway
9. Include a Shoe Cabinet
10. Design a Shoe Room

For more tips, check out our blog!
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Are you hosting this holiday season? Here are 5 organization & cleaning tips to help you declutter before the holidays! ✨

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