Benefits of an Organized Home

Whether you're a new Canadian homeowner or you've been in your house for years, why not decide to get your house and household finances into top shape? It could prevent you from encountering costly problems down the road - and help you sell faster for top dollar when it comes time to sell.

8 Simple Ideas To Double Your Productivity

I'd like to share a couple of effective ideas on how to increase you productivity. I hope that you can get some good ideas out of these practical and simple tips.

The Joy of Pix (and Memorabilia)

Remember that romantic trip to Paris in 1991? Your best friend's wedding in 1993? Bet you took lots of photos, right? Still have your 5th grade report card, the one where Miss Crabtree said you were a leader, not a follower? You've probably got lots of handwritten notes and ticket stubs, too. Where is all this stuff? People routinely list photos and memorabilia among their most prized possessions but, if you're like most of my clients, they are shoved into bags, drawers, or shoeboxes under the holiday decorations in the far reaches of your garage, attic, or basement. Creating a good home for them just never seems to rise to the top of anyone's to-do list. Digital camera sales surpassed 35mm-camera sales in 2003, but what to do with those pre-digital photos? If the thought of organizing them is frustrating and overwhelming, these tips will help.

Junk No More: What to Do With the Things You No Longer Want

You've taken the time to clean out your closets (or your drawers or your cabinets) and after all is said and done, you're left with a whole bunch of things that you no longer want. Throwing it out would be a waste, but you don't have the inclination, nor the space to keep it. So what can you do with the things you no longer want?

Paper Control: Setting up a Household Information Center

Does junk mail, school papers, bills and other paper clutter pile up quickly and take over your counter tops and table top? Are you scrambling in the mornings to get the kids out of the house with everything that they need?

Organizing Tips For a Stress-free Tax Season

The holidays are over. The barrage of catalogs in your mailbox is turning into a flurry of year-end tax statements. If you dread tax time and usually spend your spring stressing over getting taxes done on time, these tips are for you! The best time to prepare for tax time is the year before. But if you didn’t do it last year, it’s not too late to start now! With this simple system, you’ll get your taxes done early and be ready to enjoy spring!

The Power of Post It's-5 Wonderful Uses for Organizing Your Life

We all have them, we all love them, yet there has to be more uses for Post It's. Organizing with Post It's remains a powerful tool for the family and at work.

5 Tips on De-cluttering for Success

If we are surrounded by clutter and disorganization in our lives it makes an excellent breeding ground for negativity, negativity is what brings about feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem which hinders us in life and is the basis for us being unsuccessful in what we choose to do. It is essential therefore if we want to succeed and make the most out of life that we de-clutter from time to time and remove any excess obstacles and belongings from our path, keeping our lives open and free flowing. Here are some simple points to remember to keep your home and life clutter free.

Conquering Your Paper Clutter: How to Stop Struggling With The Growing Stacks of Paper

A piece of paper here, a piece of paper there… and soon you have… mountains of paper everywhere How to Stop Struggling With The Growing Stacks of Paper

Get Organized and Earn More Money

Trying to juggle work and family in one space can be overwhelming. There never seems to be enough hours in the day to complete everything that needs to be done. One debilitating result of a busy environment is clutter.

Pantry Pandemonium

Pantry Pandemonium is the story of how two families struggle with the organization of their pantries. It is full of humor everyone can relate to as well as giving helpful advice for keeping your pantry neat and tidy.

Clutter Control Patrol - Tips to Clear Clutter in Your Home

Who's guarding against clutter growth in your home? Do a clutter control patrol to take back your home from clutter. After all clutter doesn't pay the rent or mortgage; you do. So don't let it take over your home. Try these clutter control clean-up tips.

How to Save Home Storage Space During the Holiday Season

Increase your home storage space during the holiday season or at least decrease the amount of items you need to store. Here are some simple ideas to save home storage space during the holiday season. Plus get a few clutter-free gift giving ideas for friends and coworkers.