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The Final Frontier:

Do you always lose your keys? Forget important appointments? Do you get to the grocery store and forget what you needed to buy? Staying organized and in control of your life is not an easy job. No need to fret, luckily there are some great organizational products out there to help you run your life smoothly and effortlessly. They can even add a touch of style to your home as well! When you have used up every countertop, drawer and cabinet and still can't keep track of your life and the schedules of your family members, it is time to explore the final frontier of space… the wall, a perfect place for organization. Most of us can't afford a personal assistant, but the wall organizers are an incredibly effective (and way less expensive!) alternative. You need to ask yourself a few questions before committing to a wall organizer; they come in many sizes, shapes, styles and functions.

What do you need the wall organizer for? Do you need a place to hang your keys and put your mail? Are you always running out of the house with your phone uncharged or do you forget your phone completely? Do you need a calendar space to stay on top of your appointments? Are you always losing receipts for things to return or tickets to the big game? Do you need a central area to leave messages for your family?

Where does it make sense to hang it? Is there a perfect spot in the kitchen? Mudroom? Office? Entryway? Generally you should hang it as close to the door you go in and out of as possible or the office are where you manage the house where you keep track of shopping lists, schedule reminders etc.

How much space do you have to hang it? Wall organizers come in a huge variation of sizes, so measure your space and get the piece that will fit nicely into your home. Remember, you are not organized just because you bought an organizing tool. You have to USE it to be and stay organized.

Does it work with the aesthetics of your home? Wall organizers are first and foremost a way to keep your life running well, but they come in many different styles, so pick one also that goes with your personality and décor.