Before you begin on this project, take a good look at the way it is now. Look at what is working (don’t mess with that area) and what is...

As a professional organizer I often help people sort paper and old mail. Here are some of the things I have come across. Old checks made...

As parents we sometimes assume that some life skills are absorbed just because we model them and the children are living in the home. And...

Don’t lose your dining room table for a month while working on taxes. One of the files you should have near your desk is your tax folder....

Before you start your project, take a good look at the way it is now. What is working (don’t mess with that area) and what is not...

I read an interesting blog this past week by the Clark Howard Staff. It was entitled “39 ways to sell your old stuff for the most cash”....

Seriously, I thought by now CDs and DVDs would have gone the way of the old VHS tapes and cassettes. I know a lot of teens do stream...

I choose to work in the workshop/garage zone during September. The weather has begun to cool down. Summer equipment is ready to clean and...

If you are following my zone plan, this month is a good month to work on organizing your bathrooms. If you have a linen closet, include...

Often when I am helping people declutter, we first work on a very basic sort – you know, the one that has boxes labeled “Keep in this...

The last day of school is almost here! The children are soooo ready for this final day (not to mention the teachers). On the last day,...

You look around your space and you know you have too much “stuff.” But it all seems important to you. After all, you either bought it or...

Keeping up with laundry is less of a hassle if you have your space well organized. Decide what the purposes are for this zone. Besides...

You look around your home and see little stacks of clutter here and there. How did that happen and how can you control this situation?...

The workshop or garage area often ends up as a dumping area. It is not in your main living area and it is sooo easy to walk in and dump...

The last day of school is almost here! The children are sooooo ready for this final day and the beginning of summer break. On the last...

Now, when I am talking container, I am talking about anything that holds something. I open up the definition beyond tubs, bins, and...

How do you handle this need for cards? Buy as you need them. This is a good system if you are short on storage space and are organized...

In the past I have always kept my manuals and warranties in a plastic bin. If I needed anything, I just shuffled through until I found...

You’ve had enough of all the clutter lying around. You decide to take action – either by yourself, with a friend, or with a professional...