Alas, poor Yorick! Hamlet may have had Daddy issues, but he really understood the importance of good bones. And make no bones about it- good structure is important to maintain organization. Watch this video for one of my favorite cures for bare-bones garages. That’s more space in your garage and you won’t have to work… Read more »
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Organizing Your Home: Easy Small Habits that Add Up
Just as it would be foolish to do one colossal lawn-mowing or tooth-brushing session one day a year and expect good results, it's also a little silly to save up all of your cleaning, maintaining, and organizing for one giant project. There are some small things you can do regularly to keep things working well… Read more »
Set the Stage for Organizing Success
Want to know an organizing pro's secret for fast sorting? Staging areas! Visibility is truly the goal of any organizing project, whether you're filing papers or organizing a closet or pantry. During the project itself you need to get visibility to be able to make decisions and sort out piles. A staging area is a… Read more »
Before & After of Good Housekeeping Contest Winner, Part 1
Last fall we were pleased to partner with Good Housekeeping magazine to do a big clutter makeover contest! The Container Store pitched in a $1000 shopping spree, and we offered an annual membership to our program, a copy of our book, and two days with me in the winner's home. The grand prize winner is… Read more »