The Mid-Year Reset: How to Organise Your Home Office for EOFY

The biggest culprit of EOFY anxiety is the physical pile-up of paper. Receipts fade, invoices get mixed up with junk mail, and before you know it, you’re spending three hours hunting for proof of a work-from-home purchase.

The Solution: A Tiered Sorting System To regain control, you need to get the paper off your primary work surface. This is where modular, stackable storage saves the day. Using our StoreMax Stacking Tubs, create a simple “keep, action, archive” system.

Tub 1: Action (This Year’s Tax). Anything relevant to your current tax return goes here.

Tub 2: Archive (Past Returns). The ATO requires you to keep records for up to five years. Store these safely out of the way.

Tub 3: Shred/Recycle. Old documents containing personal information shouldn’t just be tossed in the general waste.

There is perhaps nothing that ruins the aesthetic of a carefully curated home office faster than a spaghetti-tangle of black and white cables. Monitors, laptops, phone chargers, and lamps all fight for wall sockets, creating a hazardous and unsightly mess under your feet. Visual clutter equates to mental clutter; your brain subconsciously processes those tangled wires as an unfinished task.

The Solution: Streamlined Cable Management You don’t need an electrician or a custom-built desk to fix this. Lift your power boards off the ground and secure loose wires using an Extension Cord Tidy. By bundling your essential cables together and routing them cleanly along the back leg of your desk, you instantly create a cleaner floor space. This not only looks infinitely better but makes vacuuming and dusting your office much easier—a small win for your weekly cleaning routine.

Research consistently shows that a clean work surface improves focus and reduces procrastination. If your desk is currently acting as a storage shelf for notebooks, pens, lip balm, and loose change, it’s time to rethink its purpose. Your desk should be a space for doing, not storing.

The Solution: Peripheral Storage Zones Move everyday items off the desk surface and onto a nearby shelf or into a drawer. For items you need within arm’s reach, utilise Spacemaker Bins. These durable, minimalist bins are perfect for grouping similar items together—one for stationary, one for tech accessories (like spare hard drives and USBs). Because they are designed to fit neatly into cupboards or sit quietly on open shelving, they keep your essentials accessible without screaming “clutter.”
When you sit down at a clear desk, with only your laptop and a single notebook in front of you, the mental clarity is immediate.

1. How long do I need to keep tax receipts in Australia?

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) generally requires you to keep written evidence (receipts) for five years from the date you lodge your tax return.

2. What is the best way to store physical receipts so they don’t fade?

Thermal receipts fade quickly in sunlight or heat. Store them in a cool, dark place, like a dedicated StoreMax Stacking Tub. For ultimate safety, take a digital photo of them as well.

3. Are Home Leisure storage tubs sustainable?

Yes! We are an Australian-owned brand committed to conscious living. Our storage solutions are designed for durability and longevity, keeping cheap, single-use plastics out of landfill.

4. How can I hide my internet modem and messy cords?

An Extension Cord Tidy is perfect for managing the cables, while smaller Spacemaker Bins can be repurposed to neatly camouflage bulky modems on your shelf, provided there is enough airflow.

5. How do I stop my desk from becoming cluttered again?

Adopt the “one in, one out” rule for paperwork, and dedicate the last five minutes of your workday to clearing your desk surface completely.

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