America Recycles Day is a national holiday that helps remind us to do our part to reuse and repurpose what we can. Earth911.com is a great website filled with resources to help you dispose of/recycle to reduce your carbon footprint. You can find recycling solutions for everything from electronics to automotive and just about any…
It’s funny how we know the holidays are coming, but once Thanksgiving arrives, we are stunned that the Christmas rush is in full swing. Plan now, before Thanksgiving to do what you can to lighten the load and make your December organized and enjoyable. Here are some tips to help you prepare: Weed out before…
Laundry is an unavoidable drudgery, so getting it done quickly and efficiently is a must. Here are some tips to process laundry promptly. Sort it out. Rather than putting all of the laundry into one hamper, sort it as you go with these terrific laundry sorters from Sterilite. They’re a great time saver–when one fills up,…
Tomorrow is the end of daylight savings time. As you turn back the clocks, it’s also suggested that you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. In my house, we’ve recently had some issues with our smoke detectors and I’ve learned that they should be replaced every 7-10 years. Not only do the batteries need…
Our fabulous organizers are pro’s at getting you organized, but organization is a constant process. Here are some tips to help you stay organized: Define where to keep things. Having a place for everything is essential. If you have time to tidy up but don’t know where to put things, you’ll waste that time. Finish what you…
Are books overwhelming your space? Consider the following alternatives if you’re an avid reader with an unending collection that is taking over. Set a read to purchase ratio. If you read 2 books a month, commit to buying no more than 2 books per month–just set limits. Pass books along. Do you have a friend or…
With the change of seasons, the time is prime for making sure winter clothes are out, organized, and ready to wear. Boots can be floppy and messy to store and access. One solution is to take pool noodles and cut them to help your boots stand up nicely. Take a noodle and cut–you can get…
This photo shows a good example using containers not only sort, organize and contain things, but also as colorful decorative accents. Using the right containers to house what you need and give you easy access is important in any home office, craft room etc. If you have open shelving, consider using the space for more…
There was an article in Huffington Post Green over the weekend that started me thinking about all the stuff we no longer want that’s cluttering up space. So often we work with clients who have corners or rooms or even floors of their homes that are filled with items they really don’t want anymore, but…
Here are some tips for organizing your refrigerator from a talk I gave at Kenmore Studios in Chicago. Note to subscribers: this video is not viewable via RSS feed, you need to click through to the blog to view it. :-)