• We’ve compiled the best storage hacks for closets, garages, attics, and small spaces.

• Find affordable storage ideas for your January home organization at your local Ollie’s.

Start the new year off on the right foot with decluttering tips to make your home more inviting. When you have proper storage bins, cabinets, shelves, and drawers, it’s much easier to stay organized and find things when you need them. 

Ollie’s has affordable storage ideas to help you clean up your house, garage, and attic space. Make home organization your January New Year’s resolution! 

Closet Decluttering

Is your closet filled with clothing and shoes that don’t fit you anymore, or that only get worn once a year? Sometimes it can be hard to let go of favorite clothes that fit a former you. Here are some home organization tips for January closet cleaning:

• Instead of pushing old items to one side in hopes of someday fitting in them again, bag up items in good condition to donate to a local clothing and shoes drive or thrift store.
  

• Pack up clothing and shoes that are out-of-season and store them in bins, ready to rotate out from season to season.
  

• To maximize your vertical space, store shoes or small items in an over-the-door hanging storage organizer with lots of pockets.
  

• Take your home closet organization in January a step further by grouping clothes by type or color.

Garage Clean-Up: 

After the holidays, the garage often becomes a dumping ground for everything from decorations to half-finished home improvement projects. January is the perfect time for a reset, especially if you want your garage to actually work for you this winter and beyond. 

With a few new year decluttering tips and some affordable storage ideas, you can turn chaos into a clean, functional space.

• Start by clearing it out.
  Pull everything into the driveway so you can see what you really have. Donate or pass along items you no longer use, recycle what’s broken, and let go of anything that’s just taking up space.
  

• Create simple storage zones.
  Designate areas for tools, holiday décor, sports gear, and lawn and garden supplies. Grouping items by use makes it easier to stay organized long after January ends.
  

• Use budget-friendly storage solutions.
  Look for storage bin bargains, shelving, hooks, and organizers that let you store more vertically. Ollie’s often has a rotating selection of storage totes, shelving units, and wall organization finds that make garage cleanouts affordable without overthinking it.
  

• Take advantage of unused space.
  Garage walls and overhead areas are perfect for hanging tools, ladders, rakes, or seasonal gear you don’t need every day. Simple hooks, pegboards, or racks can free up valuable floor space fast.
  

• Label everything.
  A little labeling goes a long way. Clear labels help you find what you need quickly and make it easier to keep your January home organization efforts intact all year.

A cleaner garage makes winter projects easier, spring prep faster, and your whole home feel more organized (without spending a fortune to get there).

Storage Hacks

Whether you live in a cozy bungalow or a sprawling ranch-style house, Ollie’s has affordable storage ideas for your January home organization project that will help utilize every bit of extra space you have. 

• Take advantage of spaces under furniture. For example, the space underneath beds is excellent for storing kids' toys, clothing that’s out of season, and shoes. You can find bed frames with pull-out bottom drawers or use slim boxes.
  

• Use rolling carts in the kitchen. For people with limited countertop space in their kitchen, a rolling cart can be used to hold a microwave, kitchen utensils, and some small kitchen appliances. Find a rolling cart that fits in between counters or beside your refrigerator.
  

• Most doors in your home can easily be fitted with over-the-door storage accessories. Look for over-the-door coat hook racks, shoe storage for closets, hooks to hang your bath towels, and pocket organizers for toiletries and cleaning supplies.
  

• Use wall-mounted shelving or stand-alone shelves all throughout your house and garage. 

Post-Holiday Decoration Storage: Pack It Away the Smart Way

Putting away holiday décor doesn’t have to feel like a chore you rush through just to get it out of sight. Smart post-holiday organization makes decorating next year easier (and keeps your January home organization goals on track!).

• Start with a quick sort.
  As you pack up, separate what you’ll reuse, donate anything you didn’t love this year, and toss broken décor. Less clutter now means less unpacking later.
  

• Protect fragile items without spending more.
  Glass ornaments and delicate decorations store best when they’re separated. Egg cartons, paper cups, and cardboard dividers work well inside storage bins. If you buy new décor, hang onto specialty packaging that’s designed to keep pieces protected.
  

• Group and bag smaller décor.
  Gallon-size zip-top bags are great for non-fragile ornaments, bows, ribbons, and holiday knick-knacks. Keeping similar items together makes it easy to find exactly what you need next season.

• Store bulky décor vertically.
  Wreaths, wall signs, and seasonal hangings take up less space when stored upright. Hooks, nails, or hanging storage solutions can keep them off the floor and out of the way.
  

• Keep lights tangle-free on a budget. Wrap string lights around sturdy pieces of cardboard before placing them into labeled bins. It’s one of the easiest affordable storage ideas, and it saves serious time next year.
  

• Use clear, labeled bins whenever possible.
  Storage bin bargains are especially helpful for holiday décor since you can see what’s inside without opening everything. Ollie’s often carries a rotating mix of bins, totes, and organizers that make seasonal storage simple and budget-friendly.
  

A little extra effort now means next year’s decorating feels fun instead of frustrating, and your storage space stays organized long after the holidays are over.

New Year, New Bargains

Sure, closet cleanouts and post-holiday organization are a bit of work, but we promise it’s worth the effort! And after your January home organization is complete, you’ll be able to easily locate what you need when you need it, all year round. 

Get the ball rolling with affordable storage options found at your local Ollie’s that will make January home organization so much easier. Check out our current flyer for the hottest deals and storage bargains happening right now!