Home Organizing 3 Smart Ways to Tame Your Paper Clutter If it feels like you're drowning in papers, one of these strategies can help you stay organized stylishly. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 8, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Paper clutter can be overwhelming, but the pros at Horderly have three smart strategies to help you tackle the stacks of paper once and for all. To start, sort papers into broader categories for hanging file folders, then create smaller files within each category to make it easier to get your hands on just what you need. Then decide on whether you want file folders that are on display, in a cabinet, or in lidded bins to keep them more under wraps. How to Eliminate Paper Clutter in Just 5 Minutes a Day 01 of 05 Clear Plastic Hanging File Organizer amazon.com $28; amazon.com This sleek display bin makes it more attractive to display files on open shelving—and makes it easy to track down exactly what you need. 02 of 05 Hanging File Folders amazon.com $29; amazon.com No need for bland vanilla manila folders—use attractive file folders to make paper storage more stylish. 03 of 05 3-Drawer File Cabinet poppin.com $270; poppin.com To keep your papers under wraps, a sleek file cabinet can help hide away your files. 04 of 05 Label Maker amazon.com $100; amazon.com Use a label maker to add a pro-level finished look to your filing system. 05 of 05 Office Storage Boxes containerstore.com $14; containerstore.com Use attractive lidded storage to organize your papers. You can opt for vertical storage that holds hanging file folders, or other formats that can hold kids' artwork and other oddly shaped items. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit