Tip of the Day: instantly make your space look less cluttered

Do you have a bookshelf packed full of books or papers or cds or a combination of the above? Go to your local fabric store and visit the remnants bin in the upholstery fabric section. For a few dollars you can grab a remnant large enough to turn into a curtain. Sew across the top, slip a tension rod into it and stick it in the top shelf to hide your mess. Or, if your shelf is old and you don't care if there are holes in it, screw in some hooks and use a dowel rod to hang it.

Cost: $15 or less
Time: 15 minutes