Need extra storage but not sure where the best place to store things are? Are you weighing out whether to store in the garage, the attic, under the beds, or do you rent an extra offsite storage facility? Many times the determining factor depends on a multitude of reasons. Some of the most important considerations usually pertain to the geographical temperatures and home construction factors for using an attic storage space.
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Spring Cleaning; 12 Areas Often Overlooked→
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When it comes to cleaning our living spaces, we all have our go-to tasks that make the checklist. However, in the midst of the regular vacuuming, dusting, and organizing, there are some areas that often go unnoticed - until they start to accumulate grime or clutter. From neglected corners to overlooked surfaces, it's time to shine a light on these forgotten spots that deserve some cleaning TLC. Here are a list of 12 items that often go unnoticed...
Read MoreUnpacking Your Decorations and Re-Storing After the Holidays→
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As you approach the holiday decorating this year, keep in mind all of the neglected decorations that have not been used in prior years that you skim over as you are pulling out all of your twinkly treasures. Make a point to pull them all out and set aside what you are not planning to use again. Once all of your decorations have been put in place, determine why you are not using the forgotten items and ask yourself these questions…
Read MoreScheduling Your Holiday Calendar→
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I have put together a simple weekly guideline to follow for planning out your holiday season and to help keep you on track without causing you stress. Whatever holiday you celebrate, you can incorporate them into this same type of weekly plan.
Read MoreThe Art of Using "Target Zoning"→
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Most of us organizing and productivity consultants have heard of the Pareto Principle or 80/20 Rule by now and maybe even use it with our clients to make them understand how so much of what we have, we don’t use. What was once created by an economist, Vilfredo Pareto, as a mathematical formula in 1906 to describe unequal distribution of wealth in Italy, has actually become a universal principle and an effective tool for management. The 80/20 Rule means that in anything, a few (20 percent) are vital, and many (80 percent) are trivial.
Read MoreThe 5 P's for Having an Effective Garage Sale→
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It’s that time of year again, spring is sprung and the cleaning out has begun. Households across the nation are taking advantage of the warmer weather and opening their driveways to the influx of bargain shoppers looking for that perfect find that you once thought yourself was an item you couldn’t live without. You’ve seen all the shows on tv about organization and hoarding and think to yourself, wouldn’t it be great to clear out my excess and make some money? But where to start…. Following the 5P’s for basic guidelines to having a successful garage sale will help you to get started. Garage sales not only help you to eliminate your excess clutter but will help you to recoup some of the cost from those purchased items while also helping the community by reducing, reusing, recycling or re-purposing.
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