When the temperatures start dropping and you need an extra blanket for your bed, it's a sign that fall is coming! But with cooler days ahead comes the start of school and more transitions.
At The Spruce, we always love a good decluttering and organizing session before a new season begins.
Here are the rooms you should declutter before autumn hits to have a fresh start for September.
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Right now, your closet is likely packed with summer essentials like swimsuit cover-ups, beach bags, empty sunscreen bottles, dresses, and more. It's time to pack up your summer items and make room for extra clothes like coats and jackets.
I personally love packing up all of my summer clothes into an under-the-bed storage container. Now, you can have all the room in the world for your new fall wardrobe!
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No one wants to come home to a messy and unorganized garage, especially with school starting up! Even though it doesn't sound appealing, it's so important to get rid of your all of your summer junk to make room for new items that will slowly take up a lot more space.
Trust us, you're going to feel so much better once this task is done.
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Your entryway is likely filled to the brim with summer sandals, sand, and everything else in between. Your entryway is the first thing people notice when people come into your home, so it's important that it's tidy, neat, and most importantly—clean.
If you put away your mail by your entryway, it's also a great time to organize your mail and shred anything that you don't need anymore.
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Fall will be here before you know it, and we know what that means—it’s time to bring out thefall decor. Of course, exactly how to decorate your space for the season may be trickier than it seems. As you’re deciding which route to take, why not consult your zodiac sign?
It can be tempting to whip out some paint to refresh an old piece of furniture that's been sitting around your home, however, it may be better off left alone than painted. We asked pros to share what types of furniture should never be painted, so you know which ones to avoid giving a quick DIY makeover to.
It's back-to-school season, which means things could get a little messy in your home and of course, on your clothes. Arts and crafts are all fun and games until you can't get the glitter glue out of your beloved favorite dresses or blouses.
While mums are particularly popular during the fall season for their lasting power and bright multi-colored blooms, they aren't the only stars of the show for this upcoming season.
Brick is one of those designer-favorite materials that is timeless and can add unique depth and texture to architectural elements, both indoors and out.
Decorating a windowsill might seem like a simple way to add a bit of flair and personality to your living space. After all, a well-decorated sill can act as a mini-showcase for your style, housing everything from cute trinkets to treasured mementos. But before you start lining up your favorite possessions along that sunny ledge, it's important to remember that not everything plays nice with sunlight.
While there are many ways to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, this little trick is an easy way to help your home smell nicer and deter pests all at once.
You probably have a bunch of unused plastic containers lying around in miscellaneous drawers around your home and trust us, we totally have been there. It's hard to find space for these containers, and even harder to figure out what the heck to do with them.
When the air gets cooler and you are finding you need an extra sweater more than not, it can be easy to want to prune all of your plants and flowers to get ready for the upcoming season.