For the month of June my goal is to reclaim our basement! We have a very nice finished basement that includes a wet bar, a storage room outfitted with utility shelving, a laundry area, and a large living area. The sliding glass door opens to the back of the house and there is another large window. The is a big space perfect for lounging, entertaining, or kid-play. It is just neglected now and not organized well, okay, at all.

So, I plan to:

• Clear out the clutter and get rid of a ton of stuff like baby clothes, books, papers, and unused kitchen items.
• Finish projects with materials stashed down there (we need to install the crown moulding in the kids rooms that is just piled at the base of the stairs.)
• Design a functional space and draw-up a budget.
• Regardless, some needed renovation items include: install better lighting, hang appropriate window treatments, replace the washer/dryer units (which are on their last legs or not functioning at all!), move around existing furniture and create better storage. I think we may install a TV down there too.

So, do you think I can get this done in one month? I’ll keep you up-to-date on my progress weekly. A touch of accountability usually gives me a big kick-in-the-you-know-what to get going and it also staves off procrastination!

Do you have a summer-month home project? Share with other readers what you plan to tackle and how! Happy Organizing!