Organization

Sorting Through Inherited Clutter
Organization

Sorting Through Inherited Clutter

Sorting out “stuff” left behind by a deceased parent can be a massive task. If the heirs aren't careful, valuable or meaningful items can be accidentally discarded or sold for ...

How to Create a Home Office in a Small Space
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How to Create a Home Office in a Small Space

Avoid these mistakes when squeezing a home office into a living space.

Give a Gift…Get a Gift
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Give a Gift…Get a Gift

Loving the “gift economy.” Spreads joy to others while cleaning out all that “stuff” that is too good to pitch and too small to sell.

Declutter Like the Swedish: The Gentle Art of Death Cleaning
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Declutter Like the Swedish: The Gentle Art of Death Cleaning

This Swedish decluttering technique can help you live a happier life and make things easier for your children.

Turn Your Clutter into Cash with These Apps and Websites
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Turn Your Clutter into Cash with These Apps and Websites

Craigslist and eBay are not the only online ways to sell your unwanted possessions—and not necessarily the best, either. The…

Best System to Clean Out That Closet
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Best System to Clean Out That Closet

Try this system to clean out that messy closet or drawer.

Nifty Closet-Hanger Tips
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Nifty Closet-Hanger Tips

Every time you move the hangers in your closet, a piece of clothing falls to the floor. And what about…

Don’t Throw Away Those Free Return Labels
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Don’t Throw Away Those Free Return Labels

Now you pay your bills online. What are you supposed to do with all your address return labels? Here’s one…

Easy Clothing Divider
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Easy Clothing Divider

We hate it when people throw out those tall, boring steel bookends. There are so many things you can do…

3 DIY Pen and Pencil Holders
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3 DIY Pen and Pencil Holders

Are you feeling kind of crafty? How about creating a pen ‘n’ pencil holder with a little charm? Here are…

Takeout Menu Organizer
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Takeout Menu Organizer

It’s time to order takeout for supper! What do we want? Where are the menus? Here’s a simple way to…

Easy Way to Open and Reseal an Envelope
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Easy Way to Open and Reseal an Envelope

How many times have you sealed an envelope that matches perfectly with that special greeting card—and then realized that you…

Declutter Your Entryway
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Declutter Your Entryway

Are you dreading the winter entryway pileup of hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, footballs, dog leashes and junk mail? Is that…

The New Way to Declutter Your Home
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The New Way to Declutter Your Home

(Do It the  Japanese Way) Tidying up your home can dramatically improve your life. Yes, dramatically. Tidying—clearing away clutter—can help…

April 2015 Checklist
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April 2015 Checklist

Check status of federal tax refunds: Most refunds are issued within 21 days after the IRS receives the tax return.…