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November 2014 - Vol 7, Issue 11

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Conquering Closets
Household and Business Organizing Survey
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The weather has turned and sweaters are a part of our daily wardrobe. That means it's time to conquer your closet! See how moving your winter clothing 'front and center' can simplify your life.
Janet Schiesl

Conquering Closets

 

hanging clothes Closet space is something we never seem to have enough of. We can fill our closets to the brim very quickly, and then they become a black hole where items disappear, never to be found again. But organizing your closet can make a big difference in simplifying your life.


 

When organizing a closet keep in mind that the intended use of the space is storing clothes, nothing else. So take this time to clear out all the stuff that doesn't belong in the space.


 

The next task is to sort what is left into neat piles of similar items. As an example, gather all your pants, all your shirts, all your jackets, etc. Now you can see what you really have. Do you really need 10 pairs of black pants? Now is the time to be honest with yourself. If you love it, keep it. If it doesn't fit, is worn out, or is out of style, get rid of it.


 

The next move is to take a step back and look at what you have. Evaluate if the space you have is adequate for what you want to store. Storage systems such as a closet organizer, shoe racks, shelves, or bins may be needed to make the best use of the space.


 

When that task is accomplished, it is time to put everything into its new home. Storing all items of the same kind together will make it easier to find things in the future. Mission accomplished! Now enjoy your success as you dress with ease tomorrow morning.

Household and Business Organizing Survey

The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is conducting a research survey. The survey will ask you a few questions about organizing your household and/or business.


 

Organizing can be defined as putting your life in order by arranging your possessions and activities in a way that makes them easy to manage. Your responses will be used to create a snapshot of the public's organizing behaviors and attitudes.

 

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Janet Schiesl
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