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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Easy Ways To Organize Office Documents At Home!

This post is provided by Steffi.

Due to the global pandemic, the majority of companies decided to let their employees work from their homes. This is the best way to combat transmitting viruses and bacteria. Moving all your office files can be hard at times especially if you have a lot of things going on. Creating your own office space can be time-consuming. With this task alone, you do not have the luxury of time to organize all your documents and files. 

Need an easier way to organize a pile of files and documents lying around your home? Below, here are three helpful and easy ways on how to do it and maintain it too.

Start categorizing

You can start by identifying your daily tasks. When you are done, you can now get folders or envelopes then start labeling them. Name each folder/envelope with your corresponding tasks. For example, if you are an office secretary where your tasks consist of administrative and clerical duties. Label each folder with “clients’ phone list,” or “financial statements”. This will help you finish your task on time because you already know where they are located.

Arrange them alphabetically

Arranging each and one of them from letters A to Z is an easy task? Think again. This is the challenging part when organizing files and documents. Do not worry, this will pay off in the long run because you do not need to repeat the cycle of organizing and cluttering it all over again. With this process, you can use vinyl stickers to show each letter. 

Clear out your drawer

Now that your files are well-arranged, you should look at your drawer and clean it. Getting rid of dust and unnecessary trash allows you to have a clean drawer where there will be no unwanted insects crawling into your files that might break or tear them.

3 Ways to maintain them 

When it comes to organizing files, consistency is the key. Make organizing your habit as you follow these three convenient ways of keeping them tidy and organized. 

1. Use an organizing box 

Whenever you have new files or paper works, you can make use of an organizing box and use custom stickers that say “to file” labels. This technique is a great way to keep your organized files and documents untouched. When you do not have time to add them to your organized files yet, you can set them aside and start organizing when you feel like it.      

2. Create a weekly or daily routine

Do not want new files to pile up over time? Set up a schedule where you have the free time to place them in your organized drawer. In this way, you will get a hang of it and you can make organizing office files and documents part of your routine.    

3. Let others know your organizational system

When you give access to someone with your files, you should educate them with your organizational system. If you are the only person who can only access them, you can skip this part. This step will only help you to maintain the system you created with someone to whom you give access to your files.

With all these ways, your workplace at home will be spotlessly clean and you will be more productive to finish all the tasks that have been given to you.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

2 Steps On How To Create A DIY Garden Marker!

This post is provided by Steffi.

Nowadays, people love gardening. If you are also an avid fan of it, you can try a DIY garden marker. This is a convenient way to label plants especially if you have a bunch of plants displayed all over your garden. Using a garden marker works best when you grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Without these, you will experience confusion and you might pick the wrong plant.

Making these adorable labels is easy and cheap. We are here to show you how to make it. We will help you choose the right material for your plant marker and the long-lasting way to label them. The best way of making gardening more interesting is by giving the activity a touch of style, it can help express your creative side while showing people your garden is full of life. For that, you need some convenient and durable custom stickers for easy labeling.

Step 1: Choose the right plant marker 

Below, we will give you some materials that have the potential to be used as a plant marker.

Coffee lids

They are round and they have a luxurious space to label on them. If you love buying take-out coffee in cafes and you love planting, this item is the right one for you. Also, this is a creative way on how you can reuse them instead of throwing them away.  

Metal spoons

If you are not into drinking a cup of coffee in cafes, you can take a look at your kitchen pantry. Spoons can be a great addition to your garden. They have a shallow oval or round bowl with a long handle that makes it the right kitchen tool to use.   

T tag plant marker

This item is intended for you to buy whether online or at a garden shop. They are available in plastic, wood, and metal. It has a durable design that is intended to label different varieties of plants.

Step 2: Pick the best label tool

There are three kinds of label tools you can use and we lay each and one of them below.

Waterproof Marker

A waterproof marker is great to use if you love a handwritten label. You should be choosing the waterproof variant because they guarantee to last. 

Paint

This is your go-to tool if you are taking DIY projects to the next level. All you need is paint color, a brush, and lots of creativity. 

Lettering Decals

Want something that would not get your hands dirty? You can always rely on lettering decals. They are made up of durable vinyl that makes them suitable for outdoor environments. It gives you the assurance that they would not fade fast.

These are just two steps on how you can create a garden marker. You just need to pick among all the options that we provide you and you can now have happy yet peaceful gardening!

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Chic Decorating Ideas For Your Home This Summer!

This post is provided by Luca Yates.

Decorating your home for the summertime is a great way to refresh the look and feel of your living spaces, in preparation for those sunny, warm days and night. Doing this will help you to make the most out of the hotter months and can really help to boost your mood. Here are some of our favorite ideas for decorating in preparation for the summertime, whether you are midway through August, or preparing during the spring.

Bright And White

When painting your walls and buying new furniture, always think about how the colors you choose will affect the entire look of your home. White walls are a safe option here as it will not only reflect natural light, but it will also look fresh and clean! Do not go overboard with an overtly clinical look though. Add some bright accent colors to your theme and gently pepper it throughout, using cushions and rugs.

Switch Out Heavy Drapes

Nothing can make your home feel more stuffy than thick, dark curtains. Of course, these are perfect for cozy winter evenings, but replacing those heavy drapes in time for the summer will give a completely different feel to your home. Light and flowy curtains will help to let more light through, helping you to really benefit from those brighter, longer days. It will also help to stop your rooms from overheating. You could even go that extra mile by using some of these curtains outdoors, hanging from your pergola. A white net curtain will give you some added privacy and offset the heat of a blistering midday sun. 

Make Use Of Outdoors

The quality of British weather is questionable most of the time. As an island country, downpours like to strike at the most inopportune moments. But that does not stop us from getting the sun loungers out at every opportunity. If possible, create a nice and accessible patio area so you can get outside and relax. Look here for some gorgeous and reliable awnings to combat both the intense summer sun and protect you from the rain when needed. Nationwide LTD provide bespoke awnings and other great garden options, and their awnings can be either free-standing or attached to your home, depending on where you will want your seating area.

Fire Pits And Bars

For those nights of entertaining friends, additions to your home and garden such as open air fires will help to keep the chill off, but will also add that irresistible atmosphere that only flickering flames can deliver. As well as this, adding a drinks bar, whether static or movable, will give you and your guests that feeling of being on holiday. Providing everyone with some vacation vibes is the perfect way to enjoy your home in the summertime.

Using Light

To further create a great feel to your home, put a strong emphasis on your use of lighting. Smart lights are a brilliant way to change the entire feel of your house, whether you are dimming them or changing the color entirely. Accent lighting is also a great choice. Fairy lights and Edison filament bulbs can give a beautiful warming feel, which is perfect after dusk. Avoid glaring, uncomfortably bright bulbs as they can really offset the mood.