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Jan 1, 2018

Control closet chaos in 5 easy steps

My calendar says that January is Clean Out Your Closets Month but any day is a great day to dive into the depths of your clothes closet...

Dec 1, 2017

31 days, 31 ways to cut your clutter

An Advent calendar is used to count the days in anticipation of Christmas. So how about a countdown calendar for clutter? Start the new...

Nov 1, 2017

7 simple steps to a fuss-free fridge

Did you know November is National Clean Out Your Fridge Month? Now is an excellent time to take a good look at what has gotten lost in...

Oct 1, 2017

6 ways to tame laundry room chaos

Laundry rooms come in all shapes and sizes. The space could double as a mudroom, be inconveniently located at the far end of the...

Sep 1, 2017

Disasters don't plan ahead. You can.

National Preparedness Month is observed each September and encourages people to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes,...

Aug 1, 2017

Organize your garage in 3 easy steps

Is your garage a catch-all for boxes, toys and old furniture? Has your car even seen the inside of the garage lately? Summer is the...

Jun 1, 2017

Stress-free packing 101

School's almost out, time to hit the open road. Or maybe just drive to the airport. Wherever you are headed this summer, a light load...

May 1, 2017

Make your move stress-free

It's moving season! There are 1-800-Got-Junk? yard signs around every corner and not a roll of bubble wrap to be found in the local...

Apr 1, 2017

Easy ways to eco-organize your home

Outfitting your home with all new organizing bins, drawer dividers, and baskets can be expensive. Before spending a pile of money, hop on...

Mar 1, 2017

Do you have entry envy?

I do! I love magazine photos of gorgeous, inviting entryways where everything is perfectly organized, clean and ready to serve the needs...

Feb 1, 2017

Inspiration from a Ninja

February is Time Management Month and it's perfect timing since I've found myself wasting precious time lately. This happens to all of us...

Jan 1, 2017

5 steps to a clutter-free desk

January 9 is Clean Off Your Desk Day so let's talk about desk debris for a minute. If your desk is not an inviting place where you can be...

Dec 1, 2016

Manage your mail with ease

Many people have a love/hate relationship with mail. As children, who didn't love to get a birthday card from a relative – especially...

Nov 1, 2016

Tame your unrealistic workload

Let's talk time for a minute. Lately, I never seem to have enough of it. This last month I kept telling myself, “I just need four more...

Jul 1, 2016

Making a new memory out of the old

Way back in March I decided it was time to tackle my oldest daughter's bin of artwork that has been accumulating for more than a decade....

Jun 1, 2016

The secret to an organized bathroom

Want to know the secret to an organized bathroom? It's tossing out-of-date products. Easy to say, but difficult to do! Because we...

May 1, 2016

4 basic rules of gadget ownership

Every so often my home becomes overwhelmed with techno-clutter. I look around and there's a cord sticking out of nearly every outlet. Or...

4 ways to make spring cleaning less of a chore

Apr 1, 2016

4 ways to make spring cleaning less of a chore

It is officially Spring even though there is snow on the ground outside my window. With the turn of the calendar comes thoughts of spring...

Keep your home clean in under 30 minutes a day

Mar 1, 2016

Keep your home clean in under 30 minutes a day

A few weeks ago I received this question through my website: “Do you have any good resources on how to structure your weekly cleaning and...

Jan 1, 2016

January is Get Organized (GO) Month

January is the perfect time to set goals for the year and create systems that will help you achieve long-term success. Use these quick...