tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43868392690078564762024-09-13T00:57:46.683-07:00Organizing-IdeasGreg Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764977502960820567noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386839269007856476.post-71403043834134542722010-03-05T07:33:00.000-08:002010-03-05T07:33:00.684-08:00Laundry Room LogisticsLaundry Room Logistics
All laundry rooms at one time or another have been guilty of massive piles of unsorted dirty clothes, laundry products strewn about, and a feeling of disorganization and chaos. When this feeling sets in, it can make tackling an overrun laundry room an even more difficult chore. But with some work, creativity and commitment from other family members, this room can become anGreg Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764977502960820567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386839269007856476.post-38641278011813358202010-03-04T07:31:00.000-08:002010-03-04T07:31:00.356-08:00Easily Accessible ClosetsEasily Accessible Closets
Okay, you've finally reached your breaking point. The stack of handbags and purses on the top of the closet shelf toppled over on top of you again, not to mention the mountain of shoes you trip over every time you have to get something out of the closet.
You're at your wits end about what to do, and haven't a clue where to start. You've got to figure out a workable, Greg Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764977502960820567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386839269007856476.post-42098766668747028842010-03-03T08:28:00.000-08:002010-03-03T08:28:00.585-08:00Put the Brakes on Junk MailPut the Brakes on Junk Mail
We've all seen how stuffed our mailboxes are each day with junk mail. Advertisements, coupon books, postcards, brochures and the like break the backs of our local postal delivery people each day across the nation. Each year, junk mail costs the environment approximately 80 million trees and 28 billion gallons of water. It also costs about $450 million each year to Greg Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764977502960820567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386839269007856476.post-49884814347157331972010-03-02T07:24:00.000-08:002010-03-02T07:24:00.220-08:00Yard Sales: To Keep or not to KeepYard Sales: To Keep or not to Keep
There are many great reasons for having a yard sale. Some people have yard sales before they move so they don't have to pack and ship belongings they aren't using. Sometimes they are updating the look of their home and sell their old belongings to make money and room for the new ones. Sometimes your children just grow like weeds and rapidly outgrow both their Greg Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764977502960820567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386839269007856476.post-705881950765019382010-03-01T07:21:00.000-08:002010-03-01T07:21:00.463-08:00Closet Organizing on a Tight Budget (part 2)Closet Organizing on a Tight Budget (part 2)
After de-cluttering in the last post, you're ready for part 2.
Now that you know what you're left with, it's time to place it back into your closet in a neat and organized fashion. Look around your home for unused baskets and bins. Consider installing a couple of extra shelves if the need warrants. Affordable shelving units and brackets can be foundGreg Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764977502960820567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386839269007856476.post-55356272233524176392010-02-27T16:21:00.000-08:002010-02-27T16:21:56.351-08:00Closet Organizing on a Tight Budget (part 1)Closet Organizing on a Tight Budget (part 1)
You don't have to spend a fortune on fancy closet organizing systems to organize your own closet, but it does require taking an honest look at your belongings and your habits. With some creativity and some planning, you can create a closet that's organized and easy to maintain.
First of all, it's imperative that you take a look at what's currently Greg Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764977502960820567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386839269007856476.post-74840814934076405942010-01-29T14:30:00.000-08:002010-02-27T16:15:48.359-08:00Kitchen OrganizationKitchen Organization
Our kitchens are easily the busiest room in our homes. From cooking and entertaining to a place for your kids to do their homework, play board games or work on their arts and crafts projects, it can be easily overrun with art supplies, outdated spices and unused or damaged utensils.
Go through your kitchen and discard anything you don't use, along with any food, spices or Greg Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764977502960820567noreply@blogger.com0