A to Z: Items to Discard

Did you notice that I had not yet sent out the May edition of my newsletter? That is because I wanted to send it out on May 5. Today is the fifth anniversary of the starting date of my business, Maur Organized. In celebration, I thought I would write an A-to-Z list of items to … Continue reading A to Z: Items to Discard

Where do you store these oddball items?

The basic answer to the question of where to store something is to store it where you use it. But, what if you rarely use something? Things that you use only a few times a year don’t belong in your prime real estate. They need to be accessible, but not within arms’ reach as do … Continue reading Where do you store these oddball items?

Where do you plop your keys?

Simply put, a system is a routine that you carry out to get something done. Do you have any systems that are working for you currently? My husband loves the idea of his things being easy-to-find. When we work together to organize his home office, our garage, or his clothing, for example, he has no … Continue reading Where do you plop your keys?

Is your garage a dumping ground?

A well-known professional organizer named Barbara Hemphill says, “Clutter is postponed decisions.” Let’s think about what this means. Here are a few examples of postponed decisions. You have a pile or bin of shoes that you don’t wear often, but you cannot make up your mind which ones to keep. You purchased a comforter for … Continue reading Is your garage a dumping ground?