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Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa…ready or not, here they come! Before the holiday craziness kicks in, it’s a great idea to go through your stashes of decorations and lose what makes you go “ho-hum” versus “ho-ho-ho”. SORTFirst, pull out all your decorations and organize them by holiday so you can see what you have. Once…

A makeshift conference room. Laundry center. Mail drop. Storage facility. I’ve seen so many dining rooms (or dining tables) used for everything but dining. There’s no amount of stuff worth sacrificing nourishing dinners at the table, where everyone can relax and reconnect after a busy day. It sure beats eating in front of the TV! So let’s do this!…

Go ahead, do it. Open your master closet. What’s the first thought that comes to mind? Overwhelming? Crammed? A walk down memory lane? It’s time for fall clothes and a good closet audit can change the way you look at the new season. When you’ve edited down to the pieces you use and love; when…

It’s back to school season, and even if no one in your home is headed to class this fall, now is a great time to declutter and organize your home office.  Your office (or office area) is the space where you want to be able to take care of life’s business quickly and efficiently. By…

It can be scary under there. Damp, grungy, funky clutter that makes you just want to close your eyes and close that door.  But be brave. There’s (probably) not a troll under there.  Here are tips on decluttering under the sink once and for all, and make space for what matters! STREAMLINE & PURGE Remove everything and…

Kids are clutter magnets, and their rooms are ground zero. When kids are out of the house this summer, perhaps at sleepaway or day camp, seize the opportunity to make space for what matters when school kicks in.What’s more, if they return to an efficient, organized space, pared down to the items they actually use, it should be easier…

Recycling e-waste Most cities have regular recycling programs. Check with your local government website or sanitation company – DON’T FORGET TO WIPE YOUR DATA. Additional e-waste recycling options: Clothes & Fabrics Children’s Gear Housewares Glasses Misc

School’s out and summer has sprung. Even if you and yours are done with school, it’s still a great time of year to clear out all those dust-collecting books and magazines that have piled up over the winter, to make space for what matters. This week, tackle your shelves, nightstands, coffee tables – anywhere your…

We’ve all been there. We arrive home after a long day, and the flinging begins. Keys, tossed under the pile of mail. Shoes, kicked under the coffee table. Dirty dishes, stacked in the sink, right next to the dishwasher. Whenever I’m tempted to fling (which is every day) I can still hear my wonderful grandma,…