[This article first appeared here in December 2021. It has been expanded and revised.]
For many people, the holidays means making meals, making memories, and celebrating with family and friends. It also means more stuff to find a place for!
All those presents under the tree, along with all the things we tend to pick along the way during the holidays, can add up to much more clutter by New Year's. Which means clutter control is now a priority.
Topics: Clutter, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter, storage
[This article was first published in May 2020 and has been expanded and revised.]
Being safe during the summer will allow you to enjoy the season to the fullest. This means knowing in advance what to do, what to watch for, and what to avoid.
After long months of avoiding storms, rain, and snow, you can finally be outdoors and enjoy your summer. But summer can also mean avoiding accidents, sunburn and dehydration among other things. And, no, you can't prevent every unfortunate incident, you can take steps to minimize them.
Topics: summer cleaning, organization tips, safety, health and safety, coronavirus, outdoor entertaining, safety tips
How do you know if you have a garage storage problem? Open the door and look inside. If you can't see the floor you then you've got a problem.
The fact is that most people in the US cannot park their cars in their garages because they've filled them with everything else. So, how can you improve your garage storage?
Topics: storage containers, organization tips, clear clutter, declutter, storage, garage cleanup, garage storage, garage cleanout, organizing tips
Getting and staying organized at home can be a challenge, but one of the keys to success is with effective storage and organization routines.
Perhaps the biggest problem most of us face when it comes to getting organized is finding the time. The next biggest problem is finding the space for storing all our 'stuff.'
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, storage containers, organization tips, organization, self-storage, storage, garage storage, organizing tips
[This article was originally published in February 2021 and has been expanded and revised.]
So, January has come and gone and you still haven't gotten around to clearing your clutter and getting organized. So much for that New Year's resolution, right?
It's not too late! We've all been there, and starting today is still far better than not starting at all. So, with that in mind, we have put together some tips and resources for you to help with your home organizing and decluttering project.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Clutter, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter, storage, organizing tips
There is something refreshing and energizing about starting a new year. And one way to make that even better is by decluttering and organizing your home.
Keep in mind, however, that decluttering and organizing is not a one time event - it's a lifestyle habit and must be undertaken periodically throughout the year.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, organization tips, clear clutter, declutter, residential trash removal, clutter removal, decluttering, organizing tips
[This article was first published in January 2021 and has been revised and expanded.]
The New Year represents a day of new beginnings, new starts, and new hopes. For some, it can be a simple as getting free of clutter with some junk removal.
Sure, that's not as glamorous as losing 15 pounds or running a half-marathon, perhaps. But it's certainly doable and it can set the stage for a clutter-free living space in 2021.
Topics: Clutter, storage containers, junk removal, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter, holiday tips, clutter removal
[This article first appeared here in June 2020 and has been updated and revised.]
Winter is here and, for many, it's a good time for cleaning, organizing, and getting rid of clutter. But successful decluttering also requires a plan.
With so many people having to work from home this year, staying organized is more critical than ever. And, because they are at home, this usually means dealing with clutter.
Topics: Clutter, Green Junk Removal, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter, clutter removal
[This article was originally published in November 2020 and has since been revised and expanded.]
Your home needs storage space and, like many other homes, you likely need more space than your house provides. So, like most people you've turned your garage into a self-storage unit.
Now you need to organize all that stuff. But how do you do that properly?Topics: storage containers, organization tips, storage, garage cleanup, garage storage
It's one thing to clean out your home and declutter. It's quite another to keep the clutter out and stay organized, however. That takes planning and effort.
The problem for many of us that we don't change our habits and patterns of behavior that lead to clutter and disorganization.
Topics: storage containers, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, house cleanouts, declutter, clutter removal