With kids back at school, backpacks, lunchboxes, homework assignments and letters from administrators are sure to leave your home looking a little worse for wear. Toronto professional organizer Tina Blazer, owner of Spot On Organizing, says organizing your home into zones can help ensure your kids' school lives don't turn your stylish home into a clutter abyss.

"Clutter starts at the front door," says Blazer. Equip your entryway with ample hooks for backpacks and sports bags. If soccer equipment, skates and gymnastics bags are cluttering up your front closet, designate a hook or basket for each activity. If there isn't enough room at the front door, relocate these items to your child's bedroom or basement.

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(Retrieved from Toronto Sun Homes)

It used to be that we left our doors unlocked. Kids didn’t have to carry a key to school. If we did lock our doors, we left a spare key “hidden” under the mat. Regrettably, times are different now. Securing a home has become a priority for most homeowners.

Whether it’s a house, apartment, or even a cottage – we all want to protect what is ours. But what is the best way to do that? EiEiHome spoke to Sharon at Affordable Lock Services Inc., who gave us a few suggestions for things to keep in mind when it comes to security.