Organizing, A Month At A Time
Getting organized is a very popular New Year’s resolution, but it’s much Read More
When Ambition Outweighs Energy
On the subject of food, my mother used to tell me “your Read More
The Best Defense Against Clutter
Variations on this expression can be attributed to many sources throughout military Read More
Trapper Keeper Thinking
Trapper Keeper Thinking
How are your kids’ school organizing systems working so far Read More
Where Should I Put the Mail?
It’s a common question but it has an uncommon answer. Mail doesn’t go anywhere. That’s because it stops being mail the second it comes out of your mailbox. Bills-to-pay need a home, material-to-read need a home, and statements-to-file need a home, but it’s a mistake to allow the daily collection to take up residence ANYWHERE.
Organizing Your Living Room With Purpose
The biggest challenge with organizing a living room is to get clear Read More
Files In A Bind
If your shelves are overrun with binders and they’re busting at the seams it may be time to rethink your use of binders. Binders have their place, but like so many things, they will serve you better if used within limits. Here’s how:
Bedroom Organizing
You work hard so you deserve to have a peaceful sanctuary to Read More
Don’t Apha-bet On It!
An associate of mine joked the other day about how I was so organized that I had my sock drawer alphabetized. Naturally I took the joke in the spirit of good-natured ribbing it was intended, but for many organizing systems I believe alphabetizing can do more harm than good. Now don’t get me wrong,if you have items like old client files or CDs that are all the same type of thing, filing alphabetically makes the most sense, but...
Attic Attack
As you put your Christmas decorations away for another year, you may Read More
Showroom vs. Stockroom
Several people have contacted me recently to tell me that their kitchens Read More
Don’t Hide It Away, Play!
A very real obstacle to getting organized is that you can’t actually Read More
