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DIY Organizing: Closets

Posted on December 7, 2011 by LJ Earnest

Two of the things things that I get asked repeatedly is “do I have to buy a system to get organized?” and “can I organize by myself or do I need an organizer?” No, you don’t need to buy a “system” to get organized, and yes, you can organize yourself, without the help of professionals.

From time to time I will be offering suggestions on how you can do DIY organizing in various parts of your life. Today I will tackle closets because it is something I just reorganized at my house.

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How To Get A Bigger House Without Moving

Posted on November 30, 2011 by LJ Earnest

I heard someone the other day complaining that they needed a bigger house. The truth is that rarely do we need a bigger house. The truth is we just need to get rid of the junk that is making our house crowded.

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Never Forget A Birthday Again

Posted on November 2, 2011 by LJ Earnest

Have you ever forgotten a birthday? With these easy tips, you will never forget a birthday again.

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The Easy Way To Beat Clutter

Posted on October 26, 2011 by LJ Earnest

Clutter. It’s everywhere. But it’s easy to beat, with one simple rule: Don’t let it become clutter. Let’s talk about how to keep from clutter from happening.

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My App Diet

Posted on October 21, 2011 by LJ Earnest

Back in my “Open Loops 10/18/2011: Articles I Think Worth Passing Along”, I mentioned an article from Lifehack called “Why and How I Went on an App Diet”. I knew, deep down, that I needed to do this as well. My iPod Touch was crammed with apps that I never used and I was having trouble finding things.

I spent some time clearing things out, and here is my list of 15 apps:

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Ways To Protect Yourself At Work

Posted on October 14, 2011 by LJ Earnest

I used to be a consultant. 13 years, in fact, were spent slogging from client to client, doing programming jobs of various sizes and lengths. Consultants are often the scapegoats of projects gone bad, and this can even lead to monetary demands. At first I took notes because I felt it was expected of me. But I soon learned that there were things I could do, every day, to protect myself from the whims of others.

As I thought about these things, I realized that they are applicable to regular employees as well, and decided to share them.

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Tips for Simplifying and Organizing Home Maintenance Tasks

Posted on September 1, 2011 by LJ Earnest

Many household chores can seem tedious or downright boring, but by creating an annual schedule and attaching it to your calendar, you can remove the tedium and build in a good sense of accomplishment. A large number of annual or twice-a-year maintenance tasks should be accomplished during the spring or fall. In this way your home will be ready for the harsh weather of summer and winter. Our guest author talks about how to maintain your house on a schedule.

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Book Review: ABC Organization

Posted on August 19, 2011 by LJ Earnest

When I am asked to review books, they are generally involved and complicated. It was truly delightful to be asked to review ABC Organization by Marie Calder Ricks. Marie is a professional organizer, and teaches children how to organize. She understands how important it is to get our kids organized [...]