Moving is certainly a daunting task. The thought of packing up everything you own, moving it and then unpacking and putting it all away in the proper spot can be a challenge to even the most organized. If you’ve got some work to do in the area of organization, it can be a truly overwhelming…
When the weather breaks, it’s the perfect time to get out in the garage and clean up clutter from the winter. You’ll appreciate time spent getting things in order when you can find what you need when you need it. According to a survey by the US Department of Energy, 25% of people with two-car…
Having an organized laundry room will make a mundane task much more tolerable. Laundry room space is often overlooked. We want to get in and out to get the laundry done as quickly as possible. But what if you spent just a little time evaluating the space? Is it easy to find what you need like…
I was happy to join in on the the Marie Kondo craze with her new Netflix series, “Tidying Up”. I offered some “Helpful Organization Tips for a Neater 2019” this week at Good Day Chicago on Fox News. We spoke about the “If it brings joy” craze and how it’s motivating people to purge…
The bathroom may not be the first place you think of when it comes to getting organized, but maybe it should be. It’s where you start and end the day. Tiny products that don’t take up any space can end up causing lots of clutter. Carve out time to weed through and purge old creams,…
This noteworthy organizing holiday is the perfect opportunity to take a little slice of your day and move focus to the top of your desk. You may think that the piles on your desk are no big deal and you “know where everything is”, but the truth is, you will be more productive and efficient…
The beginning of a new year is a great time for a fresh start. What can you do to make 2019 a bit more organized? Here are a few tips to start the year off right: Set Goals Take time to write down goals for the year both professionally and personally. Chart a plan and map…
Holiday chaos is in full swing. If you want to eliminate some stress during the holidays, plan out your gift-giving strategy. Here are a few tips: Make a List and Check It Twice Having an organized list will make shopping simple. As ideas pop into your head, add them to the list. Try an…
Most people have old, expired medication in a bathroom, kitchen or mixed in with toiletries. For the safety of children and pets, it is important not to have old medicine lying around–not to mention the extra clutter it causes. Medications also lose their effectiveness, and may even have the opposite effect becoming harmful once expired….
Is your basement filled with clutter? The hot days of summer are the perfect time to get down into a cool basement and organize. Don’t get overwhelmed if it’s cluttered, you’ve got to start somewhere! Here are some tips to get you going: Make a plan: If you don’t start with a plan, you may…