All That Litters Is Not Old
Do you like to reduce, to reuse, to recycle, to be organized, DIY solutions, and CATS? Then this is for you! If you are a [...]
Bedroom Organizing
You work hard so you deserve to have a peaceful sanctuary to retreat to every night. The right paint, drapes, and other décor can put [...]
Car-ganizing
A car serves many functions, but as with anything, overuse tends to lead to misuse and the important uses become compromised. Organize your car better [...]
Holiday UNdecorating
As this holiday season winds down, do you find yourself overwhelmed with the thought of putting away all the holiday decorations and clutter? Take control [...]
Showroom vs. Stockroom
Several people have contacted me recently to tell me that their kitchens and pantries are driving them crazy. I addressed kitchen organizing in a recent [...]
Don’t Hide It Away, Play!
A very real obstacle to getting organized is that you can’t actually GET organized. It’s a journey, not a destination. The answer lies not in [...]
Kitchen Organizing
Thanksgiving can be a time when you really wish you were more organized in the kitchen. You can find 30 salad plates that nobody uses, but where's [...]
Homes For Projects
Active projects need homes as much as passive supplies. Anyone who reads this blog or has worked with me knows that I value a clear [...]
Containers Last
To choose organizing systems that are actually going to keep you organized, you must first decide on the QUANTITY of items you’re going to keep. [...]
Organizing Children’s Artwork
A child's creativity is an exciting thing to watch, so it seems a crime to get rid of any of his or her creations. The trouble is, [...]
Closet CPR
Ever buy an item only to discover you already had 6 of them buried in your closet? Chances are your closet needs some CPR. No, [...]
Garage-ucopia
The garage is usually the most underrated room in the home. The garage's purpose tends to be "where the junk goes,"but if you assign dedicated [...]
Traveling Light
If you're looking for some effective ways to get your kids organized this school year, there are two simple watchwords to remember: flexibility and portability. [...]
Organizing is a Piece of Cake
I am often asked what furniture, closets, or shelves to buy and when I answer by saying “an answer to the question of systems must [...]
Swimming Upstream
I have observed folks making some pretty odd choices in an effort to gain surface area. Now don’t get me wrong. Gaining surface area is [...]
Homes for Orphan Items
If keeping a tidy home or office seems hopeless, part of the reason may be that not EVERYTHING has a home. Some categories are obvious [...]
