Q: This question is from a subscriber: “I have bags of old mail which will take me forever to shred all of it what should i do?” – Gina J. A: There are many solutions depending on your budget. 1. Have the paper picked up by a shredding company. They will keep it secure and [...]
I got the chance to write a blog post for Rubbermaid about organizing an outdoor shed. I took some videos of the process of putting the shed together and wrote up a few tips. Check out the organizer in action (the real me – sans make-up) HERE on the Rubbermaid Blog.
The Purse PerfectorTM In my ongoing quest to have a more organized purse, I tried out a new product (at least it is new to me) called the Purse Perfector. It qualifies as an Organizing STAR product! The company was kind enough to send me a cute pink one to test drive. You see, I have [...]
Where to begin is one of the most common questions we get about organizing when the whole house is in need of some organizing TLC. There are 2 theories about where to begin: 1. Start with something small and easy. A small and easy project is one that can be done in an hour or [...]
Spring is blooming and that means it’s time for some spring cleaning. What is a good re-birth and renewal without a clean out of all the old clutter that is junking up our lives? You can be an spring organizing/cleaning super star with our STAR method. Before you dig in, weed out, and plant your [...]
Many many people struggle with disorganization. It may be a few piles on the counters, mountains of laundry, or completely unusable rooms. Who is likely to be able to conquer clutter on their own and who will probably need a professional for guidance and focus? Take this short quiz to see if you need a [...]
This is our new on-going series answering your questions about organizing. To ask a question, just send a quick email to: organizer@theprofessionalorganizer.com or send a tweet. Become a fan on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theprofessionalorganizer Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/organizeatlanta Q: What’s the best way to tackle daily mail? from Shantau A:One of the best ways to tackle the [...]
Sentimental items, keepsakes, treasures… whatever you call them, these are the items of the heart that remind you of your fondest memories. So if your keepsakes are scattered about the house, getting crumpled and squashed, or lost in the piles, here is your push to gather them up and take care of them. Some tips [...]
Announcing the First Ever Organizing Telesummit 2010 A week of teleclasses Track 1 - people who want to get organized Track 2 – for professional organizers January 25 – 29, 2010 Hosted by Organizer U. and the ZING list Learn to organize from the comfort of your own couch! You also pay $0.00 for air-fare, hotel, [...]
I admit it – I’m a gadget junkie. I like to mess around with gadgets and online tools just to see what they do. Recently I have found several online sites that stand out for helping me stay organized. For me, to be a winner, a site has to be user friendly, do something useful, [...]