Organizing Your Home

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Ever wonder if your cast-offs are worth something?

I got an interesting question today, and because it’s one that comes up often, I thought I would share it (with permission of course) – along with my response. See if you can relate: Hi Hellen, I was wondering if old magazines have any real financial value. I often use my old Popular Mechanics magazines…

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What can you do in 5 minutes to get organized?

It’s no secret that time flies, so we want to make the most of every minute. Use your spare moments efficiently and you’ll not only feel more organized, you’ll also free up larger chunks of time to either spend with your friends and family or enjoy on your own. Below is a list of 10…

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The Alarming Cost of Clutter (and what you can do about it)

I often see people putting off hiring a professional organizer because they feel it’s too expensive. If you can relate, you are not alone. But if you calculate the real costs of clutter in your home or office, you’ll discover that it costs more to remain disorganized – much more. Consider this… Clutter costs you time: …

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Break Up with Your Stuff on Valentine’s Day

Did you know that most couples break up on or around Valentine’s day? Yes, it’s true. This sad statistic had me wondering what people do with gifts from their ex after the breakup. It didn’t take me long to discover there’s a museum that accepts these mementos from all over the world, and displays them…

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How Pruning Will Pay Off For You – In More Ways Than You Can Imagine.

  I walked by a big old tree as it was being pruned today, and it occurred to me that it’s like decluttering our homes. Just as pruning is essential to maintaining the health and beauty of the tree, decluttering is important to maintaining the beauty of a home and the health of the people…

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