Even with a daily cleaning routine you’d think you would have a spotless home. Unfortunately that’s never the case. There are things that are in plain sight we don’t see that make our homes look messy even after cleaning every single day. Today I’m going to break down the top 10 things that make your home look messy even after it is cleaned.

In 2026, organizing mixes simple paper-planning habits with light digital tools. People enjoy writing daily lists, habit trackers, and cleaning plans by hand, using calendars, reminders, or scans only to support consistency. Keep systems small and practical so they don’t become chores. Sustainable habits, clear workflows, and visible progress (checkmarks, streaks, crossed-off tasks) make upkeep easy. Regular reviews and flexible layouts let plans adapt to hybrid schedules and changing home needs. The goal is building habits, with paper planning as a creative anchor to stay motivated, focused, and calm.

They say it takes 30 days to build a habit when you’re consistent. I know this to be true because when I finally gave in, it worked. Today I am posting a free planner printable going room by room. One is blank the other is filled in. You can download one or both. They are free for personal use only. I hope these printables I made help.

When it comes to planning your daily activities and tasks you have so many different options to choose from. Are you a digital planner or are you a paper planner, are you a creative person or are you strictly pen to paper. What type of planner fits your needs such as daily, weekly or monthly. Maybe a plain notebook to make your own layouts as known as bullet journaling. When it comes to planning the options are endless. In this post we will go over the importance of planning and how to get started in choosing a layout and planner to fit your needs. Keep reading for inspiration on planning and the different planning styles to choose from.