Archive for the 'Organizing' Category
By Isi Dixon
When people hear about what I do, which is Organising & Decluttering, they immediately think I make people get rid of all their prized possessions and will try to get rid of everything they want to keep. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Organising does not mean getting rid of everything. It does, [...]
May 15th, 2010 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments
By John N Taylor
Pillowcases are great for home projects, even if your sewing skills are basic or you don’t sew at all. The boxy shape and strong seams make them ideal for a wide range of jobs, from cleaning and organizing to simple sewing. Over the years, we have had a lot of other use [...]
May 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments
By Marlee Dorst
Are you embarrassed by the state of your house and need some quick decluttering ideas? If when your door bell rings your first reaction is to panic at the thought of whoever is there seeing your cluttered and messy house, you certainly do! Having a cluttered and disorganized house when guests come over [...]
January 12th, 2010 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments
By Patricia Diesel
During the summer months, my basement was turned into a temporary storage facility for my daughter’s dormitory belongings. Although it made me a little kooky having “things” hanging around without their proper homes, I knew it would soon be over, and I would begin to get things back in order once we hauled [...]
January 1st, 2010 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments
By Cindy Brock
Decluttering is no fun. As someone who was (and still somewhat is) a former clutter-junkie, it took a long time to figure out exactly why I kept what I did. These are some of the reasons that seemed to fit my particular situation:
I have to keep it. In reality, there is really NOTHING [...]
November 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments
By Cindy Brock
On my Facebook page where you can see postings from people you’re friends with, I have found that some people overdue it. There is one coach who I have seen post her status – sometimes every hour – each time with a link to a video she’s done. (I went back and checked, [...]
November 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments
By Kimberly J. McCloskey
Once the weather warms up and it’s feasible to have the windows open, of course my thoughts turn to the annual spring cleaning of the house. But recently I’ve been reading articles by other people who are stressing the process of cleaning up the work environment. At first I thought it was [...]
November 17th, 2009 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments
By Robert Greenshields
Having your home and your office well organized makes it easier to get things done.
But purging clutter and unnecessary items from your surroundings can also symbolize a deeper process of cleansing and purification in your life.
As you get rid of useless clutter and better organize what’s left, you are in effect creating a [...]
November 13th, 2009 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments
By Debbie Tremblay
Looking for a little treasure? I’m not talking about diving in the deep blue sea or climbing up the Himalayas Mountains in search of lost buried treasure.
While that may sound fun, finding true treasures begins at home in the darkest corner of your basement or attic.
Need proof? Let me share with you the [...]
November 11th, 2009 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments
By Leanne Williams
Most people find it harder to relax if they are surrounded by clutter. So the key to creating a tidy, more tranquil home is good storage, organisation and more space. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Firstly, look for dual purpose furniture that is useful but also has room for hiding [...]
October 25th, 2009 | Posted in Organizing | No Comments