When did I last use the item? If you haven’t used the item in the past 12 months it is unlikely you will need it in the coming year. Letting go of these item will open up space in your home and in your life. Do I need this item for a specific date in the future?...
The Institute for Chronic Disorganization published a guide for you to determine if you are a hoarder. Take a look at this document, and see where you fall on the hoarding scale.
The average retrieval time for a piece of paper is ten minutes; 3 percent of all papers are misfiled. One study put the cost to a corporation of recovering a lost file at $120. You can’t afford that. Peter thinks the best file systems are color-coded—we...
Try installing a second closet rod above your main one. This basically doubles your hanging space. Buy a stool (my preference) or a reaching rod for access. I have often done this myself on the cheap–search around for tutorials or visit your local home improvement...
Keep out-of-season (winter/summer) clothes out of the way. How much space would you save in the summer if you didn’t have your winter coats in the way?
