End of Season Clothing: Where Should It Go?

It’s almost the end of the season and those summer clothes are still there, living on those hangers (hopefully) until YOU decide where they should hibernate for the fall and winter. Of course, it is still warm out and you might still need them before their final trek northward, but it is never too late to think about the best storage place for them. It would be better to choose a place where you can find them again, although this is not always possible. Still, try your best. Let’s start with a few tips about clothing and work our way … Continue reading

Can YOU Get Organized? (Ha!)

Well, you can try and, as a famous cartoon cricket used to say, a dream is a wish your heart makes. And here are two helpful tips that personify the old saying: “don’t do as I do, but do as I say.” Check out these easy organization projects, which will hopefully encourage you to do more. 1. Purge your email. Pretend you are a Russian tsar at war with your enemies known to the polite world as SPAM and UNANSWERED E-MAILS (not to mention inconsiderate members of the royal family). I have three words for this problem: Purge, purge and … Continue reading

Storage for Dorms, Rentals, Small Spaces

If a dorm room or small apartment is home for you or for someone you love, you know the many challenges that a small space, especially a rental, can present. There are handy products you can use to create storage and effectively use every inch of extra space. 3-M Command Adhesive Products The 3-M Command Adhesive products come in an assortment of styles from hooks to picture hangers. The adhesive adheres firmly to the wall and stays in place, until you want to remove it. Then, you simply stretch it and pull it cleanly away without damaging the surface. You … Continue reading