When we create new filing systems for our clients, we always recommend using 1/3 cut reinforced file folders inserted into a hanging file system. The reinforced file folders stand up to wear and tear so much longer than standard file folders, especially if you have an over-stuffed file cabinet where the files pop up and…
Here are a couple of quick tips for your jewelry when traveling. I like to use pill containers to keep my earrings organized and safe during travel. It’s nice to have the separate compartments and choose a different pair for each day and or outfit. The above photo is using the small pill containers, but…
I’ve always been a fan of on-the-door storage. Think about it, doors offer a large area of vertical space, perfect to store and organize small objects. This new Concealable Door Storage Cabinet is a new and exciting product that revolutionizes on-the-door storage. In the past, the only on-door storage available was made with wire. Although…
It’s been a long winter and with the recent cold weather, we’re still wearing winter clothes–ugh. Problem is, we’re tired of the winter wear at this point, but if you shop in the stores, all you see is spring. Why not shop in your own closet? Doing a mid season closet clean out is a…
Do important tax related receipts clutter your desk? Are you loosing out on deductions because you don’t have an easy, organized system for keeping track of receipts? SafelyFiled.com is a terrific website that can solve that problem and many more. The cloud is becoming the go-to place for storage of documents, but cloud storage can…
Six years ago Thomas Schultz and Lawrence Joseph purchased a modest home on Long Island for $300,000.00. The garage was a mess, filled with hundreds of paintings, drawings and journals. Fortunately, they decided to do some organizing and see what was in there rather than taking the previous owners up on their offer to pay…
Did you know that 32 percent of people who have two car garages only have room to park one car inside? 25 percent of people don’t park any cars in the garage at all because it’s so filled with clutter! With the recent snow storms and cold weather, it would be a real convenience to…
Here’s a video from our appearance on The Steve Harvey Show with tips and ideas on how to push through and get organized even when you’ve hit some bumps along the way. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V83mRlt6Iu8&rel=0&w=475]
If you use a flat iron, it’s great to have around for a quick wrinkle fix. Pulling out an iron/ironing board can be a hassle, but a flat iron might be a much easier substitution for a quick fix. You’ll have to know the level of heat your fabric can tolerate. If your flat iron…
A snowstorm can wreak havoc on your entry, especially if you have kids that love to play in the snow. When they come in, snowy wet gloves, hats, coats and pants leak all over making a mess. In my house, the mess is ok because when the kids throw their snowy wet clothes on the…