Im always interested in new organizing-related products, so I read a number of blogs often feature this kind of thing. As I browse through these listings, Ill frequently see something like the Alessi Blow Up wall clock. Whether or not & Continued

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Weve done a lot of work so far looking at recordkeeping principles, preparing an inventory of our files, and building a retention schedule. Now comes the fun part  eliminating all of the records no longer needed. Here are the & Continued

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As August becomes September, it’s time to prepare for the upcoming school year. I know, there are plenty of beach days between now and then and I don’t want to detract from your summer. However, the earlier you get a & Continued

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As we approach the new school year, organizing gets imperative, not just for families (books, clothes, schedules, and extracurricular activities) but also for teachers. When I was a child, I never once thought about all the work that goes into & Continued

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While you may have a system for tracking normal to-do items, how do you remember to-dos that are many years in the future? The following are a few examples: I recently read a FEMA document (PDF) that said smoke alarms & Continued

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What image comes to your mind when someone mentions clutter? For many people, that image might be a severely cluttered home  like one of those pictured at the higher levels of Randy Frosts Clutter Image Rating Scale. Or you & Continued

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One of the most difficult things for many people is figuring out how long to keep their records. Some people either keep everything just in case resulting in a houseful of papers and hard drives full of files. Some people & Continued

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Recently, a reader wrote in with a question about disposing of old knives: Most were cheap knives [with] handles that are in extremely poor shape. The blades dont look all that great either. A charity would not want any of & Continued

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Multi-purpose filing cabinet can double duty as a filing cabinet, lap desk, footstool, and much more!

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A couple of weeks ago I stated my intention of using a Bullet Journal to improve not just my work productivity but to keep me on track with all the events I have throughout the year in my personal life. & Continued

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If you have an outdoor area where you spend a fair amount of time, there are sure to be items that permanently reside outside.

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Many years ago I did a consultation with a person who was looking for suggestions regarding how to store things in her kitchen and pantry, where she was running out of space. An avid cook, she was not interested in & Continued

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Fishing poles, fencing foils, and pool cues can find a home on your wall with this storage system.

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In Records and Information Management, part one, we discussed GARP, Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles®. Today well cover a few definitions and then prepare to organize records by doing a records inventory. What is a record? A record has recorded information, & Continued

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Recently, we received a pair of emails from readers who find themselves in unenviable circumstances. Both are dealing with financial and health difficulties that are making it very difficult to maintain and afford a storage space that’s full of precious, & Continued

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Medicines are hazardous waste and should be disposed of properly.

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Returning from holidays is always stressful, isnt it? Catching up with what you’ve missed, dealing with the dozens (or hundreds!) of emails, getting back into the rhythm of a routine, expectations from bosses and coworkers, the need to deal with & Continued

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Many home projects can be completed in under 30 minutes, yet have a big impact on your day-to-day life. With that in mind, I like to tackle a good Weekend Project. Anything from organizing the tool shed to creating a & Continued

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Does your to-do list  or your project list or someday/maybe list, if you follow the Getting Things Done methodology  have things like learning to play golf, learning French, or learning to play an instrument? You may have been & Continued

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