Typically, around this time of year I post a blog about preparing for disaster. The truth is that you are never as prepared as you later think you should have been when disaster strikes. As I recently wrote, the people in Maui were lucky to escape with their lives when…

Reasons To Create A Comprehensive Home Inventory Recently I had a conversation, really it was a series of text messages, with a friend. He told me he was worried that his daughter would come into his home and toss everything without thinking because it is very cluttered. In the interest…

Organizing can often feel like a tedious and overwhelming task. However, it doesn’t have to be boring or mundane. With a little creativity and a positive mindset, you can turn the process of organizing into an enjoyable and even fun experience. …

Summer has a pace of its own. The weather is hot. I’m in Atlanta and the heat is often accompanied by lots of humidity. So, we move more slowly. I think this is probably true for you, too. Even volunteer organizations and associations take time off. The ones in which…

Do you ever think to yourself that you are bored, that you have nothing to do and no way to pass the time? I didn’t think so. We all have so many things to do. Things we want to do and things we don’t want to do. I even have…

Often when we think of an evening routine, we think about preparing to go to sleep. This is not what I’m talking about today. The routine I’m talking about is the one you create to tidy up the loose ends of your day. When does your day end? For some…

It doesn’t matter where you live or how big or small your home is, there are chores to do. Chores can be simple and take just a few seconds or more involved. It seems, though, that many of us tend to procrastinate when it comes to doing our household chores…

It’s summertime and many families are taking vacations. Instead of just packing your suitcases and leaving for vacation there are some things to do around your home before you go. Vacations are wonderful. …

First, I want to acknowledge that a person with a hoarding disorder is not defined by their disorder. People who hoard are much more than their collection of stuff. My use of the word “hoarder” in this piece is contrary to how I like to express myself. But I know…