A big part of being organized is having easy access to the things you need. It sounds simple, but it can be surprisingly tricky to put into practice. Here´s how to implement one of my favorite organizing tips: keep things close to where you use them.

Above all else, organizing involves allowing into your life only the things you use, need, love, or find beautiful. Here´s how to determine what those things are, and how to clear out clutter in the process.

Save time and effort (and perhaps some money!) on activities you do regularly by creating kits for them. Here´s how to determine what kits you need and how to stock them, with a few suggestions to get you started.

The dog days of summer are the perfect time to cool off and bring a bit more order to your kitchen by organizing your freezer. Here´s how.

If you´re hitting the rails this summer, make sure you´re prepared for the trip. These tips will show you how.

Traveling by plane this summer? Keep your stress level to a minimum--and perhaps even enjoy the experience of travel!--by taking the time to get organized before departure. Here´s how.

If you´re hitting the road this summer, invest a bit of time in doing some pre-trip organizing. You´ll be better prepared for what the journey might bring, will be less stressed, and will find more enjoyment in the trip.

Once you´ve done the hard work of organizing (sorting and purging and moving--oh my!), why not have some fun by adding a bit of style and flair? These five mini projects aren´t crucial to getting your space or stuff in order, but they´re a great way to reward yourself.

Need a good reason to weed through your closets, cabinets, and shelves? Why not hold a swap meet? Bringing friends and neighbors together to exchange clothes and other household items is a fun, economical, earth-friendly way to pass along stuff you no longer need. Here´s what you need to know.

Use the tips demonstrated on the TV show "What Not to Wear" to make sure the clothes in your wardrobe fit, are flattering, and show off your best self. As a bonus, you´ll wind up with a more organized closet! Here´s how.