Simple Filing System
There are so many filing systems you can use. I do prefer the simplest way possible. At Zen Habits I read a great article on filing. This is especially for those whose filing system is chaotic or who just don’t have a system or put everything under the label “to...continue reading
What's In a Dog Box?
When I think of a dog box I think of chewy dog toys, a leash, maybe a bag of dog biscuits and the like. But my daughter is “thinking outside the box.” She loves the dog and cat boxes. She has three of them in her room. She has her...continue reading
An Inbox?
An Inbox? Do you have an inbox? Have you heard of one? Is yours overflowing? Do you have far too many? Well I just read an article at Zen Habits about how to organize an inbox and make it a useful tool for you.First, you need to limit your...continue reading
The Three Basics of Organization
There are many tips and steps to becoming organized. I feel that there are three basic steps that if diligently followed will save time and headaches and will greatly increase the cleanliness and organization of your home, office, garage, or closet. The first is to HAVE A PLACE FOR...continue reading
Storage Solutions for the Home and Office
Integrating a proper storage solution system into your home or office is more than just a cosmetic upgrade, it is a way to increase productivity and help your home life or business run more smoothly. But how does one choose the best storage solution? The following information will help you...continue reading
Paperwork, Always Paperwork
There is so much paperwork in life that it is amazing that we can do anything else. I have read a few hints that I would like to share. The first one is filing of financial papers. This system is from Ronni Eisenberg, co-author of Organize Your Home Office. Her...continue reading
Organizing Your Closet
I was sitting at the doctor’s office and read an article in Good Housekeeping magazine on organizing your closet. The article said to try on everything in your closet and put in piles to keep, mend, donate, or throw. After trying everything on hang the items you are keeping out...continue reading
Organizing the Garage
I have always tried to keep things in the garage organized by taking advantage of garage storage solutions. But as I drive into my garage it still seemed to feel cluttered. Over time I had purchased different sized storage boxes, some clear and some not. So things were organized...continue reading
Yearly Record Storage
Each year at tax time I gather up the records from the year and put them into a file to save. This includes my tax returns along with all supportive information. I have been organizing my office files from year to year until it is time to destroy them....continue reading
Coming Home from College
I just picked up my daughter from college and she came home with too many boxes of all sizes. We have a storage room, but all of those boxes are going to take a lot of space. By using uniform boxes she is able to organize her stuff where she...continue reading