• Moving your bed off the floor by creating a loft can create valuable living space. Make sure only an experienced carpenter with proper experience does the work to make sure the structure is sound. Safety first!

• Mementos from a special trip are great to have around the house. Display them in a place of honor, don't leave them buried under your bed where no one gets to enjoy them.

• A bargain price on fabric isn't a bargain if you never end up using it. Don't buy any new fabric until you finish up old projects.

• Don't let other people keep their items at your house, especially if you don't like it in the first place. If they want it, let them keep it, storing it in your home leaves less room for things that matter to you.

• You can't use an attic or crawl space if you can't get to it. Blocking off the door with clutter prevents easy access, and will turn your storage area into wasted space.