About Home: Refresh Your Home in 30 Minutes or Less

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Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor Even if you have a jam-packed schedule, taking a few minutes each day to spiffy up your abode can make a huge difference. When I moved into my first place, I reserved Saturday mornings for hours-long clean-fests. Since then, I've found it's easier (and more effective) to clean throughout the week and reserve my Saturday mornings for bagels and—believe it or not—sleeping in. Check out our ideas and simply adjust them to your family's needs ... and the amount of stuff you have. Now, set your timer for 30 minutes and get busy! 30 Minutes in the Kitchen The kitchen is basically the center of the universe in my house, so it makes sense that everyone's stuff accumulates there. I'm not talking about food, either: textbooks, paperwork, electronics, clothes—you name it! Lucky for me (and for you), it only takes 15 minutes to transform your kitchen from grimy to spic 'n' span. Keeping the kitchen organized and smelling fresh is half the battle! 10 Small Kitchen Storage Ideas Kitchen Cleaning Quick Tips How to Keep Your Cabinets Organized Search Related Topics:  kitchens  organize your kitchen  30 minutes 30 Minutes in the Living Room Does your living room look like a toy store exploded? Whether your kids' toys are literally everywhere or there's a layer of paper clutter, pet hair and clothing on your couch, we have everything you need to get your living room clean, organized and efficient. (Psst, these inspirational photos of gorgeous living rooms definitely help!) Clean Your Living Room in 15 Minutes 5 Must-Have Appliances for People with Allergies How to Organize Your Book Collection Search Related Topics:  living rooms  30 minutes  30 Minutes in the Bedroom Your bedroom is supposed to be a calming, soothing oasis—not a home office/dining room/storage space! Transforming your bedroom is easy: take 15 minutes to clean up any clutter, keep your storage spaces organized and regularly wash your bedding. Do you feel relaxed yet? How to Clean Your Mattress Creative Storage Solutions for the Bedroom 10 Clever Toy Storage Ideas Search Related Topics:  bedrooms  projects  30 Minutes in the Bathroom No one likes cleaning the bathroom—it's gross! But dedicating a few minutes each day to cleaning the commode can make the job much less painful. Clean your bathroom's surfaces daily; freshen up the space with new towels or scented candles; and make sure you have ample storage for all of those half-empty hair products. (Hey, I don't judge—I have an entire basket of almost-empty products!) How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom Our Users' Favorite Natural Cleaning Products 10 Creative Storage Ideas for the Bathroom Search Related Topics:  declutter  clutter  Related Searches Get Home Kitchen Clean Room Designs Cleaning Home Clean Up Kitchen Cleaning Clothes Featured Articles 3 All-Natural Cleansers from Your Pantry 32 Amazing Kids' Playhouses Follow About Home on Facebook! 8 Gorgeous Home Offices 6 Adorable Ways to Decorate with Candy Hearts 5 Decorating Trends We Need to Retire   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement