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Organizing Tip of the Day: November 2009

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    Paintbrush RackMagnetic knife holders sold at kitchen-supply stores can be mounted to the wall with a few screws and will keep paintbrush bristles from being squashed.November01Sunday/photogallery/holidays-and-celebrations-checklists

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    Book Page PlaceholdersMake a trusty placeholder that will fit onto the corner of any page. November02Monday/goodthings/book-page-placeholders

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    Wallpapered ShelvesAdd a splash of personality to a lackluster work space by covering plain floating bookshelves with wallpaper. November03Tuesday/goodthings/wallpapered-shelves

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    Etched-Glass Storage JarsKeep pantry staples organized with a set of glass storage jars customized with etched lettering. November04Wednesday/goodthings/etched-glass-storage-jars

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    Tidy CordsEliminate the tangle of unused extension cords by storing each one in a piece of pipe insulation.November05Thursday/good-things/tidy-cords

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    Rollout BinsAvailable at hardware stores and home centers, casters are practical additions to all types of storage bins and boxes.November06Friday/good-things/roll-it-away

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    Jewelry PortraitArrange your costume jewelry on a velvet background in a pretty picture frame.November07Saturday/article/jewelry-portrait

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    No-Slip Dish TowelsHere's a way to improve on the idea of an oven-door towel, keeping it from slipping off.November08Sunday/goodthings/no-slip-dish-towels

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    Magnetic Message BoardMagnetic bulletin boards are handy, but the color options are limited. Make your own and match it to the exact shade of your kitchen.November09Monday/good-things/magnetic-messag

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    Charging StationUntangle and tidy up your electronic device cords with a homemade charging station.November10Tuesday/article/charging-station

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    Stay-Put HangersGlue pieces of fabric onto your hangers to keep garments off the floor.November11Wednesday/article/no-more-slips

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    Vintage Flower FrogThese flower accessories can work wonders as desk organizers.November12Thursday/article/vintage-flower-frog

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    Tool WallA hammer and nails are easy to find if everything is kept in its place. November13Friday/good-things/tool-wall

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    Lid-Rack Mail SorterA wooden pot-lid rack is ideal for holding mail; all it needs is a fresh coat of paint. November14Saturday/good-things/lid-rack-mail-sorter

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    Color-Coded Towel TagsYour family and guests won't confuse their white towels if you color-code them with hanging loops. November15Sunday/goodthings/color-coded-towel-tags

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    Cloth Storage-Box CoversAdd a splash of color to basic storage boxes.November16Monday/goodthings/not-so-square-craft

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    Pretty Plastic Bag OrganizerStore plastic bags in a handy holder that matches your kitchen decor.November17Tuesday/goodthings/pretty-plastic-bag-organizer

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    Ribbon Storage RacksTo keep ribbons organized, build storage racks from copper gutters. November18Wednesday/good-things/ribbon-storage-racks

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    Pantry OrganizerGather the pantry supplies you store on the shelf into a spare baking pan.November19Thursday/article/baking-pan-organizer

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    Boot HangersHomemade hangers preserve the shape of tall boots and maximize space. November20Friday/article/made-for-hanging

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