{"id":10216,"date":"2023-04-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=10216"},"modified":"2023-11-11T11:54:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T16:54:03","slug":"how-to-organize-miscellaneous-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-organize-miscellaneous-items\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Organize Miscellaneous Items"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-organize-miscellaneous-items.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-organize-miscellaneous-items.jpg 679w, https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-organize-miscellaneous-items-480x482.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 679px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you wondering what you should do with all those miscellaneous items at home or in your office?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want some practical tips to help you put things in order? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to dealing with miscellaneous items, it sure can be tempting to place everything into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/organized-desk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"8 Amazing Tips for a More Organized Desk\">desk drawer<\/a> and call it a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the only problem with this approach is that when you actually need to use an item, you can&#8217;t locate it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s got to be a better way to deal with those sundry items\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, you&#8217;ll find some thoughtful instruction on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-organize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Organize: A Step-By-Step Guide\">how to organize<\/a> miscellaneous items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from one of the two organization options below and say goodbye to miscellany in your space! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Miscellaneous Items?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The definition of miscellaneous items refers to different items gathered together from different sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the phrase to refer to anything such as books, makeup, houses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/55-best-websites-for-office-supplies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"55+ Best Websites for Office Supplies\">office supplies<\/a>, cars, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the purposes of this post, I\u2019m going to define miscellaneous items as small, yet significant household objects that tend to overwhelm us in our daily routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it\u2019s not that a single item itself is one to send your heart racing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, several numbers of these errant items can set your heart astir\u2026and not in a good way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of miscellaneous items include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Electronic chargers and adapters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current converters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instruction manuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer tool kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coupons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware tool kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lint rollers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eyeglass repair kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoe polish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoe brushers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twine or cord<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keychains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare thread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterproofing kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extension cord<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra pair of headphones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coin purse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spre wallet <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand lotion <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Envelopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare coins and change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nail files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lip balm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety pins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bobby pins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Souvenirs or mementos from trips and vacations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small toiletry travel containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sewing kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On first glance, these items appear to have nothing in common; they are miscellany.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On closer inspection, however, we can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-be-an-organized-person\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Be Organized\">organize things<\/a> and store&nbsp;them in such a way that they will be&nbsp;helpful to us&nbsp;when we need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s two ways of doing this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Store items in a specific location&nbsp;and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Create a household toolkit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s review each method, one by one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option #1: Store items&nbsp;in a specific location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organize miscellaneous items into well-defined groups.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For this first method, you&#8217;ll need to organize items in the most logical order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea here is to find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/40-thoughtful-ways-to-organize-items\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"40 Thoughtful Ways to Organize Items\">common theme<\/a> among items. You can choose whatever theme you like, as long as it makes sense to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, our list above could turn into the following groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electronic Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Electronic chargers and adapters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current converters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer tool kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extension cord<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra pair of headphones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper Items&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Instruction manuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coupons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supply Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twine or cord<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare thread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Envelopes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beauty and Personal Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bobby pins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand lotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nail files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lip balm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small toiletry travel containers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel Items&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Coin purse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare coins and change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Souvenirs or mementos from trips and vacations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After we\u2019ve sorted items into these groups, we can then identify specific places in the home where one would store or find such items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the lists would then turn into the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electronic Items<\/strong> <strong>(Home Office or Computer Workstation)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Electronic chargers and adapters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current converters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer tool kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extension cord<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra pair of headphones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Paper Items<\/strong> <strong>(Home Office or Kitchen Drawer)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Instruction manuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coupons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supply Items (Home Office, Pantry, or Kitchen Drawer)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twine or cord<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare thread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Envelopes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical Items (Home Office, Pantry, Hallway, or Kitchen Drawer)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware tool kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keychains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clothing and Shoe Repair Items (Bedroom, Bathroom, or Hallway) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lint rollers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eyeglass repair kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety pins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sewing kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterproofing kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoe polish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoe brushes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beauty and Personal Items (Bedroom or Bathroom)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bobby pins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand lotion <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nail files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lip balm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small toiletry travel containers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel Items (Home Office, Workstation, or Bedroom) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Coin purse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare coins and change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Souvenirs or mementos from trips and vacations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create storage solutions.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to move these items to the appropriate area of the house. After that, you&#8217;ll want to make use of existing storage, such as vanity boxes, drawers, containers and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other choice here&nbsp;is to create storage solutions. You could designate a certain drawer, container, box, or counter top area in which to store the items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option #2. Create a household toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the above organization method doesn\u2019t appeal you to, there is another alternative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this approach, you&#8217;re going to keep miscellaneous items together. The only difference here is that you are going to organize, properly store, and label your collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organize miscellaneous items into well-defined groups.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organize miscellaneous items into specific groups or collections. Do keep in mind there\u2019s no wrong or right way to do this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create the groups that make the most sense to you. You may find it helpful to refer to the groups we created above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose a permanent storage location.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, it\u2019s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-organize-a-messy-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Organize a Messy Room\">identify a room<\/a> in your home where you will store all of these items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to place all of these items in a single unit, such as bureau, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-organize-a-filing-cabinet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Organize a Filing Cabinet\">filing cabinet<\/a>, vanity, dry sink, credenza, or other such storage unit. Make sure you have adequate drawers and sections available for you to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected your storage location, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/organizing-tip-how-keep-things-neat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Keep Things Neat\">neatly arrange<\/a> items into smaller units or storage packets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully and neatly wrap cords, cables, and twine, and use drawer dividers, small trays or flat boxes to contain other items. You could also use large, clear zippered plastic bags to store items in a pinch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you&#8217;ll want to carefully label items. This makes it easy to both locate and store items in a pinch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have an organization guide that could help you get organized around the home and office. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-be-more-organized-right-now\/\" title=\"Click here to find out more.\">Click here to find out more.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you want to organize your office or home so you can find what you need when you need it, let&#8217;s talk. <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/theorderexpert\/pd-strategy\" title=\"Click here to schedule a strategy session with me.\">Click here to schedule a strategy session with me.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>How about you? <\/i><em>What method will you follow when it comes to organizing miscellaneous items in your home or office?<i> <\/i><\/em><i>Join the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered what you should do with all those miscellaneous items at home?It can be tempting to dump everything into a drawer and call it a day.The only problem is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23353,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[142,1220,950,184,16,19],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10216"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10216"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10216\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26202,"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10216\/revisions\/26202"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}