I had the pleasure of discussing organizing with Lou Manfredini on WGN House Smarts Radio. We talked about some of the most common stumbling blocks to getting organized. We also discussed how to get started when you’re overwhelmed by a big project and where to start. Listen to the whole show via this…
Christmas is over and your house may have that same over-stuffed feeling that you had after eating a big holiday meal. It’s time to give your space a clutter diet. Here’s the recipe: Clean Up: Get gifts out of boxes. Break them down, making sure nothing ‘gifty’ is remaining. Put items away where they belong…
Research shows that spending just a few minutes on cleaning and organizing can actually improve your mood. It gives you a sense of accomplishment–at least you’ve started even if you’re just making a dent. It also creates a feeling of order which can have a calming effect. So if you’ve got to get an organizing…
Are the kids home and driving you crazy yet? This summer, the kids are around much more, so intrusions and distractions abound. There are many different scenarios with little ones of different ages, but these tips will help work get done without the guilt of closing the office door on the kids. Plan “special” time. It…
Never did I imagine when I began organizing closets for a good friend back in 1990, that it would take me on this amazing journey now spanning 30 years. My best girlfriends gathered together and bought a typewriter (LOL) as a birthday gift on the 24th and on the 26th, I got straight to work…
Do you live far from aging parents? If something was to happen, how would you handle clearing out the home and sorting through all of the stuff? Far away, or even in the neighborhood, clearing out a family members home, after illness or death, can be a daunting process. We were recently given this task…
We purchase things and continuously add to what we have, but how often do we make time to eliminate the excess? Take time this summer and purge what you no longer use. Here are some tips to get the weed-out under way: Use the “One In, Two Out” rule For every item you bring in,…
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…
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,…