Do You Have “Dishes in the Sink”?

By |2020-07-27T16:47:55-04:00May 7th, 2013|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page, Paper Management, Systems|

As I’ve so often stated, my central organizing philosophy is circulation prevents accumulation, but what exactly do I mean by this? Effective organizing solutions must be built on movement. There must be a reliable advancement from one manageable stage to the next. If this circulation is blocked by an unmanageable stage, the whole process starts to fall apart and an accumulation of clutter is inevitable.

My Email Confession

By |2013-04-09T06:58:02-04:00April 9th, 2013|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page|Tags: , , |

I have a confession to make. I had let my email inbox accumulate to over 5,000 emails. That can be really bad news for one's computer’s performance. What's my excuse for all this digital clutter? Digital clutter is simply less compelling to me because it does not crowd my physical space. I don't see it. Not much of an excuse, but I know I'm not alone.

When Spring Cleaning is Spring CLEARING

By |2023-09-04T10:05:45-04:00March 31st, 2013|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page, Systems|

Let’s face it, spring cleaning usually has a lot to do with spring cleaRing. Some annual rituals are obvious-- store the boots and bring out the sandals, bring the lawn furniture out of storage, put the holiday decorations away-- but there are some additional practices that will make it easier to stay organized, year-round.

It’s OK Not to Throw Away

By |2023-09-04T10:06:04-04:00March 26th, 2013|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page|Tags: , , |

What!? In case you’re wondering if I have changed my ways on how to deal with clutter, I have not. My company’s approach to getting organized has never been to focus on tossing, but rather to focus on keeping. Really! We focus on how much you are keeping, where you are keeping, and, most importantly, why you are keeping.

Are You Allowing Your Clutter to Take Up Residence?

By |2020-07-27T17:11:37-04:00March 19th, 2013|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page, Systems|Tags: , , , , |

You may hate the way the clutter accumulates in your home or office, but it’s possible you may be making some simple structural choices that cause it. A truly effective organizing system is built on movement. Some choices prevent movement and allow clutter to take up residence.

Gray Away

By |2023-09-04T10:07:46-04:00February 5th, 2013|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page, Systems|Tags: , , , |

So what does hair coloring and organizing have to do with each other? Organizing is never as simple as black or white, keep or toss. There is a lot of gray that must stay, but must be stored away. We’ve all been there. We can’t take that cluttered room anymore, so we go in with a trash bag and start tossing the old periodicals, the empty component boxes, but then we get stuck on a half finished craft project, the old documents, the expensive gift we never liked,

Holiday Organizing Tips

By |2023-09-04T09:59:55-04:00December 3rd, 2012|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page, Systems|Tags: , , |

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but it also tends to be the most stressful. Here are some simple organizing tips to reduce some of that holiday stress. Clear your closet That’s right. According to one recent survey, 31% of those polled claim they feel more satisfied after reorganizing their closet than after having sex. Clearing your closet feels great and can actually be fun. It’s a great time of year to donate clothes and other items to

Don’t Open What You’re Not Prepared to Close

By |2012-12-01T21:07:55-05:00December 1st, 2012|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page|Tags: , , |

After I have finished a consultation with a new client and we are ready to start working together, I am often asked, “what should I start working on before your team arrives?” I know this comes from wanting to use our time to her maximum benefit, so I will advise, “It’s not necessary to do anything, but if you must, don’t open what you’re not prepared to close.”

Don’t Throw That Out!

By |2023-09-04T08:53:02-04:00August 24th, 2012|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page|

We hear it a lot and it’s usually from the husband, who still doesn’t quite understand what the heck we are doing in his home. “Hey, don’t throw that out!” The point of a good professional organizer is not to make you throw stuff out. Our focus isn’t on tossing, it’s on keeping. It’s about what you are keeping, why you are keeping, how much you are keeping, and where are you keeping.

Organizing Your Pets

By |2012-10-25T16:47:58-04:00August 10th, 2012|Categories: Clutter Control, Systems|

Let’s face it. Pets are messy! As with all organizing solutions, the answer is establishing dedicated zones. If you have a small dog or a cat, like Daniel here, just store him on a shelf. Look how thrilled he is! OK, so I’m kidding, but the real point here is not to be uncomfortable with leaving open spaces. We had recently cleared this shelf, but instead of filling it up, just for the sake of filling it, we left it open.

How To Unpack Fast

By |2012-10-25T16:50:16-04:00August 1st, 2012|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Page, Systems|

Ever notice how the relaxing effects of a vacation often go sour on the trip home? While I may not have advice for the stressful return flight or traffic, I can offer some tips for streamlining the unpacking process. Let’s face it, you may feel compelled to attend to your pet, quench your thirst, filter through the mail, or just take a nap, but no one wants to dive in to unpacking, when you first return home. However,

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