Don’t Organize My Garage For Me!

My husband and I have had some construction jobs at our home on-and-off for the last several months, which resulted in an accumulation of junk in our garage. Not surprisingly, this has been stressful for me – since I hate clutter. The guy who has been doing our remodel is a person whom I trust … Continue reading Don’t Organize My Garage For Me!

Technology or Not?

Not long ago I was in Home Depot, and I heard a man whistle for his kid…or grandchild. I was immediately transported to my childhood, because this is something my own Dad did as well. A distinctive high-low (how does one describe a whistle, anyway?). I glanced at the man to see his age, and … Continue reading Technology or Not?

How organized do you want to be?

How organized do you want to be? Guess what, it’s your choice! One of the definitions of the word organize is “to arrange in a coherent form; to systematize.” In the world of professional organizers we say that to be organized is to be able to find your things when you need them. Beyond that, … Continue reading How organized do you want to be?

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?