| One main goal of home organization is to get rid | | | | when you are completely focused on the task at |
| of clutter. The best way to tackle clutter is to | | | | hand. |
| start with one room and go through every nook | | | | Another idea to try is a walk through. Take just a |
| and cranny taking everything out and sorting | | | | few minutes to walk through your home with a |
| through it. If you have a large house or an | | | | garbage bag, gathering every useless item you |
| extremely cluttered house, that may seem | | | | can. This could be done at night before bedtime. |
| impossible. So much so that you don't even try. | | | | Scan your home thoroughly but quickly. Grab |
| Don't let that keep you from organizing your | | | | things like old receipts, loose gem clips, things that |
| home. Here are a few simple steps you can take | | | | are broken or beyond repair, small soap slivers, |
| to see some quick results. | | | | empty lotion bottles, etc... You can even make |
| Most of the clutter we see is on horizontal | | | | this a family affair and give each family member |
| surfaces. Counter tops, tables, nightstands, | | | | a designated area to scan for clutter. |
| dressers, and the like all become subject to | | | | Clutter can be a thief that sneaks in without you |
| clutter. Clearing these surfaces can make a huge | | | | even knowing it. It steals space (counter, closet, |
| difference in the appearance of your home and | | | | storage) and it can even steal your peace of mind |
| the way you feel. Start with one surface. Set a | | | | by creating a stressful atmosphere. Clutter needs |
| timer for 10 minutes or however long you have, | | | | to be dealt with. These two simple steps can be |
| and start clearing things away. You will be amazed | | | | ways to quickly clear away clutter. |
| at how much you can do with even ten minutes | | | | |