Home hacks that will make life simpler

by Ann Hayward 09/04/2023

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Home can be a relaxing place, but sometimes managing the space can be a job all on its own. Utilizing essential hacks for home can make your everyday life easier. 


Shoe organizer for cleaning supplies

It’s easy to just throw cleaning supplies under a random cabinet. However, when it’s time to use them, it may be hard to find the one you need. Try using a shoe organizer for your cleaning storage system. 

You can use this organizer to store laundry supplies, toilet paper rolls, bathroom cleaning products and more. Tasks such as washing dishes or cleaning the mirrors become a little quicker when you can find the correct supplies right away.


PVC bike rack

This hack is great for those with many bikes to store. PVC bike racks can hold multiple bikes in an organized way, which keeps them from junking up the area. You’ll need t-connectors, a PCV pole, and connectors for insertion. Once the device is connected, bikes can be placed side-by-side in order. 

To add some spunk to your bike organization, use spray paint to match the decor of the space. 


Bookshelf storage bench

Enjoy relaxing with a good book? Then you may be fond of putting together a bookshelf storage bench. This crafty multipurpose item combines seating and storage in one furniture piece for easy access to your favorite books. Premade sets can be found at many local home good supply stores. 


Old entertainment center desk

Do you have an old entertainment center in need of repurposing? Consider transforming your old entertainment center into a work storage space. The shelves built into the piece can provide excellent storage for your office supplies in a uniform and easy to identify way.

Whether you’re placing an organizer in your cabinet door or installing a cool DIY bike rack, home hacks can save time on your everyday tasks. 

About the Author
Author

Ann Hayward

Born in Philadelphia and raised in the suburbs, Ann Hayward got her Pennsylvania real estate license at age 18 even before going to college. This second-generation real estate professional followed in the footsteps of her father and two uncles, inheriting their passion for the business. Licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Ann is accomplished in her career, with numerous designations including SFR, SRES, PSA, WHC, and multiunit Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) from the National Development Council. She specializes in Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, all jurisdictions where Ann has lived and knows very well. In addition to her professional expertise, she owns and manages personal investment property, understands and has been involved in the renovation/remodeling process, and has great resources which she shares with clients. When you hire Ann to represent you, she will make your buying or selling experience an enjoyable, rewarding one. Her compassion, sensitivity to her clients’ needs, eye for detail, and ability to see the big picture when guiding you through a purchase or sale are unique assets that will ensure your success. A diverse and relevant background also gives Ann a distinct edge. For 30 years, she worked in fast-paced, high-pressure television and theatrical production, attaining the highest achievement – DGA membership as a Director, and as an award-winning staff and freelance writer. Her keen audio visual skills and design sense benefit sellers in marketing their properties, and are invaluable in helping buyers see the potential of space. A true renaissance woman, Ann was also an income tax professional and office manager for H&R Block, so she thoroughly understands the tax and financial implications of acquiring and selling real estate. Her superior organizational skills are further evidenced as owner of a downsizing/professional organizing business, Managed For You, which allows her to connect with everyone from millennials to boomers and seniors, whether for small space planning or assisting with major decluttering and transitioning. Ann holds an AB in American History from Simmons College, Boston, plus attended Robert Wagner Graduate School of Public Administration where she was a candidate for Doctorate. She additionally studied Film Direction at the American Film Institute in LA, and was a Stanford University post-graduate Professional Journalism Fellow. Personally, Ann is an avid if not very good golfer, and the co-founder of a nonprofit 501c3 organization offering educational guidance, tutoring and counseling for youngsters from elementary school through college admission. She sits on the board of trustees of a nonprofit educational film production corporation as well. (202) 494-6252 [email protected]