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You may have heard of, or even created, a home inventory before. This record, often used to document belongings for insurance purposes, can also be a really helpful tool if you are trying to declutter, prepare for emergencies,... more »
by Laura Gaskill
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The right containers are essential to making any space look neat, even at a moment's notice — just toss things in and you're done. The following ideas for choosing the right basket, box or bin for the job will help you get your space looking sharp and... more »
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I read an article in a magazine years ago that changed my life. In an interview a professional organizer essentially said, "There are filers and there are pilers. Too often pilers try to turn themselves into filers,... more »
So you know you want to declutter. Or perhaps you know you need to, but the thought of actually doing it makes you want to crawl back into bed and stay there for, like, ever. So many decisions! They make your head hurt.
Don't be discouraged if... more »
Do you dread dealing with paperwork? I know I do. Facing down a mountain of unsorted paper must be among the least appealing household tasks, right up there with cleaning the bathroom — but only once it's gotten out of hand. A streamlined filing system... more »
Even the tidiest kitchen needs a little organizational inspiration from time to time. Go beyond basic decluttering this year and give your cooking space an extra boost of streamlined style. Whether you lack pantry space or can't find a spot to store the... more »
Every year I decide I don't need to make any New Year's resolutions, because I should be — theoretically — changing my bad habits throughout the year. But every year, right around New Year's Eve, I realize there are several bad habits that have been... more »
In our quest for fresh, beginning-of-a-new-year, organized perfection, it's easy to get a bit carried away in the organizing or office supply store. While specialized sorters and doodads surely have their purpose, more often than not they just add more... more »
Party's over, folks. It's that time of year — now that the stockings have been taken down and the confetti has been swept away, any excuse to hold off on decluttering your home is long gone. Take advantage of the new year and give your home a fresh... more »
With a new year upon us and the resolution-making frenzy in full effect, many of us (myself included) will be casting aside clutter in an attempt to streamline our homes. But what, and how much, do you get rid of? What makes clutter, clutter? Where... more »
I began writing this as I still had gifts left to wrap, which makes sense, because in my family we start recycling and cleaning up as we open gifts. (That sounds like a drag, but it's not, I swear!) The recycled Christmas card gift tags, the organized... more »
by Becky Harris
This week we are continuing the recon part of the kitchen organizing assignment. Your assignment for now:
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by Becky Harris
This week you don't have to complete this Get It Done task; you just need to give these ideas a once-over and then keep them in mind as you do your holiday baking and entertaining. This is because you'll inadvertently be doing lots of recon during the... more »
by Becky Harris
Mountains of snow on the horizon mean that shovels, snow blowers, skis and more are about to come out of the woodwork. Prepare appropriately for the daily use of winter equipment and gear by getting your garage in tip-top shape now. An organized garage... more »
With the holidays and colder weather approaching, now is the time to trek into attics, basements and storage sheds to retrieve boxes that haven't seen the light of day since last year. Unfortunately, these spaces have a way of accumulating endless layers... more »
