How to Organize Your Kitchen Fast

We’re willing to bet you spend a whole lot of time in your kitchen, so odds are fairly good it’s also one of the most cluttered rooms in your house. Somehow, everything that doesn’t have a home (and lots of other stuff that does!) seems to end up in the same space meant for cooking.

But it’s a new year, so if you’ve vowed to finally clean up your act—and your house—we’re here to help!

If the prospect of decluttering seems overwhelming, never fear. No one said you have to tackle the whole house (or even a whole room) in one go. In this weekly guide on Home Organization Made Easy, we break down this monumental task into easy, bite-size projects. Each article will tackle a particular room (starting with your kitchen), then break it down further into manageable jobs that can fit any time window you have handy. Here’s how to get organized in the new year whether you’ve got 15 minutes—or a few hours—to spare.