Labels make everything better
Labels are one of those things that fall into the category a little extra work now, for a much easier life later. Wouldn’t it be confusing if the grocery store didn’t have the products clearly marked?...
View ArticleOld cell phones and their chargers
Once upon a time your phone was connected to the wall. The down side: You could not walk around the house with it. You could not take it in the car. The up side: You never had to worry about … Read More
View ArticleHate filing? How to herd those papers.
As a professional organizer, the most common household and office issue I see is paperwork. In the home, it is a mound on the dining room table or kitchen counter. In the office, it covers the desk,...
View ArticleThe elephant-sized white elephant
Spring has officially begun. It may not feel like it in many parts of our country, but there are two signs of spring around here: Daffodils are blooming People are getting the urge to begin Spring...
View Article…and take your friends with you!
Earlier this week, I suggested taking on a largish spring cleaning project: getting rid of a big piece of clutter, such as furniture or appliances. While you are working through the process, have a...
View ArticleFind your old friends a good home
It’s spring! When you’re clearing out the things you no longer need, you will need to decide where they will go. If they don’t belong in your recycling bin, here are a few alternatives, listed from the...
View ArticleJust say no to (too many) reusable bags
It’s nice to care for the environment. Every company seems to want to prove how green they are as well, by giving or selling you reusable tote bags. This can be a good thing, if you are trying to...
View ArticleStreamline your vehicle with car hooks
I love looking at organizing products. Even in the automotive store, I can find cool stuff. Products that clip on the visor, hang on the back of the seats, and sit between people in the back. This...
View ArticleSpring clean the car
When you take advantage of a warm, sunny day to give the car an after-winter wash (goodbye, road salt) and vacuum (goodbye, sand and gravel,) take a few extra minutes to declutter. During the winter, I...
View ArticleBe a good sport with fewer bags
Since we’re in a “say no to more bags” mood this week, let’s add the category of sports bags. Yes, they are wonderful if you are actually using them to carry sports equipment. They are excellent for...
View ArticleThe road to clutter is paved with good intentions
In a sincere attempt to be good citizens and save the planet, we hold on to things that are broken, intending to get them repaired. Sadly, most of our small appliances and electronics are not built to...
View ArticleThe dynamic duo of paper organizing
Whether you are starting a mail processing system, a home filing system, or a business, there are two tools that will be the handiest in minimizing your filing. Files? A filing cabinet? Labels? These...
View ArticleWhen the first step is too big
It’s pretty common for people to put off tidying, cleaning, or organizing because it seems like a big project, and they don’t have time. Looking at a garage full of boxes, for example, is very...
View ArticleThe box with no purpose
Earlier this week, I encouraged you to let go of something that is broken. Something that you meant to get fixed, but didn’t. Something that you have already replaced with a working version. When those...
View ArticleOrganizing products you definitely don’t need
There are many fabulous organizing products available. I enjoy browsing at the Container Store, Storables, and office supply stores the same way other people love shopping for shoes. But we need to be...
View Article“All in the family” clutter, part 1
Every family has a certain quantity of stuff in the house that they did not purchase, win, or choose. It was given to them by other family members. We’re not talking about birthday gifts here, we’re...
View ArticleWhat to do with those tool hooks
Yesterday I recommended tool hooks as a product for tidying your garage. Today, a few hints about how to use them. Some tools are fairly heavy. To ensure that your hooks will support that weight and...
View Article“All in the family” clutter, part 2
One category of family clutter is “heirlooms” that have been passed down to you. Earlier this week, I suggested that you re-examine those, and part with the ones you don’t really want. This is also a...
View ArticleThe linen closet
There’s a very good chance that, like everyone else, you have a linen closet crammed full of sheets and towels. Also, like everyone else, you use very few of them. There are probably a few sheets with...
View ArticleKeep up the good work
When a cleaning or organizing project is finished, there is a great feeling of relief, accomplishment, pride, and sometimes a little nagging worry: How will I be able to keep it that way? The good news...
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