If you find yourself tucking away all of that extra clutter every time you clean your home, you may wonder how you can get rid of it for good. Instead of managing the clutter in your home, these smart, space-saving tips will show you how to control your clutter by getting rid of it completely.

• Take an assessment of your clutter. Where do you notice clutter the most in your home? Is it in the junk drawers in your kitchen, the entryway area or your bedroom closet? Make note of those places where clutter always seems to accumulate so that you can focus the majority of your energy there.
• Invest in storage systems. If the current storage systems in those areas just aren't working, it's time to reevaluate them. If clothes are always tumbling off of the shelves in your bedroom closet, add some affordable plastic drawers from your local home goods store; if you're always tripping over shoes in the doorway, add a stylish shoe rack.
• Get rid of clutter-prone areas. Those junk drawers that are always overflowing? Get rid of them! If you don't have that go-to spot for disposing of those unused items, you'll be forced to really think about where they go — or if you need them at all.
• Make it a part of your routine. If you don't usually think about where to put certain items, you might want to start. A big part of keeping a clean home is developing clean habits, so before you toss those shoes or that extra junk mail aside, take pause and deal with it right on the spot.

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With two trucks traveling through Washington, Virginia and Maryland, Red Hook Lobster is the perfect lunch stop, serving tasty New England favorites. Want to know where the truck will be on any given day? Check out the calendar online! You’ll always find a line but don’t let that stop you. The lobster is fresh because it’s brought down from Maine every day and packed into a real New England-style roll. Get it Maine Style or Connecticut style – either way, you’ll be satisfied. Complement your meal with a cup of chowder and a real Maine root beer. It might cost a little more than regular truck food, but it’s worth the price.

Red Hook Lobster
First and M Street NE
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 341-6263
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