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With the holidays of 2025 behind us, it’s time to focus on a brand-new year to come! To help you have a more organized home to leave more time for fun and adventure in Austin, our family at Le Montreaux apartments for rent in Austin<\/a> put our ideas together to share with you!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Be sure to check in later this month for PART TWO on some of the top tips to organize your home in 2026!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Put Away Holiday Decorations<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n If you’re someone who takes down holiday decorations before the new year, turn the process into a mini-adventure! Challenge yourself to find creative ways to store your ornaments and lights—maybe color-code your bins, snap photos of your best setups for next year, or write funny notes to your future self. And don’t be afraid to say goodbye to any decorations that have lost their sparkle or survived one too many seasons; we recommend that you only keep what you truly love.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Lighten up The Freezer<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Turn this usually-overlooked task into a treasure hunt— and don’t be surprised if you tackle this in just a few moments! Make it a fun challenge: can you plan creative meals using only what’s in your freezer this week? We like to click into TasteofHome.com<\/a> and list what we have uncovered, then see what the pros recommend. You might rediscover old favorites or invent a new go-to dish! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Deep Clean the Entire House<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Don’t worry, be happy … with the end result. This is not a task that has to last a full day. In fact, we suggest you take the concept of a “Deep Clean” and stretch it out over one week’s time. For example, maybe you clean your bedroom on Sunday, or the bathroom on Monday, you get the idea. Honestly, we keep Saturday open for cleaning the kitchen, from top to bottom. That task is always an adventure as we find forgotten snacks, read the ‘expired’ labels (and make a list to replace the goods) and if you are really into it, alphabetize those spices! You will appreciate the latter when it comes to saving time in the kitchen in the year to come. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Corral Those Papers<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n If your home is a sea of stray papers, it’s time for a paperwork rescue mission! Pick one day a week for a quick ‘paper power hour’: deal with the easy stuff on the spot, schedule time for trickier tasks, and file away what you need to keep. Turn on some music and see how much you can conquer before your favorite song ends! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Next, play detective: scan the paperwork you actually need and file it safely in your favorite cloud system, then send the rest through the shredder with satisfaction. For the truly important originals—think birth certificates or passports—set up a VIP section in a small filing box or fireproof safe.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With the holidays of 2025 behind us, it’s time to focus on a brand-new year to come! To help you have a more organized home to leave more time for fun and adventure in Austin, our family at Le Montreaux apartments for rent in Austin put our ideas together to share with you! Be sure… <\/p>\n