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5 fast fixes on a rainy day 1. Look out the window and be glad you're inside. 2. Pick out a kitchen cabinet and choose a shelf. Go thru...

As the leaves begin to fall and the days are cooler, it's time to think about how to "rake in" those things you no longer need. Did you...

You are feeling overwhelmed with the paper around you. What to do? Where to start? In making space work for you, start at the top....

This Thursday evening I am speaking at The Transition Network members and sharing my thoughts about decluttering and how to get going...

These rainy days provide an opportunity to start a new project. It might even be scoping an area where you can begin your "clearing"...

Check out this article on Decluttering in the May 2018 Coming of Age NYC newsletter. http://comingofagenyc.org/the-archaeological-process...

Stuff is a national problem. Very few of us are immune to stuff. Whether it's in our email box or in our foyers, we get mail. And stuff...

It's often a chore just to keep on top of the things that come into our homes. We buy something (especially these days online). It...

Spring is on its way. And you can be ready for it. Check out what is now in your closet. Start selecting those "winter" items that have...

Now is the time to think about space and how you can add to it to make room for the things you love, what you would like to share, what...

Getting a handle on stuff is like wrangling a difficult animal. It takes understanding, patience and ackowledging the concept of needs...

It's about time to get started on the project you've been avoiding. Break it up into components. Tackle one piece at a time. Give...

I heard about Professor Ellen Langer of Harvard from a WNYC offering called On Being. Having looked up the work of Prof. Langer, I...

It may be almost Halloween but that doesn't mean getting on top of your paper piles is a scary proposition. You can meet the challenge...

Whether you are writing a poem, resume or clearing a desk drawer, just give yourself a thank you. We forget to do that for ourselves....

When seasons change, that is transition time. It's also when your clothes for summer are put away and you seek out warmer togs. It can...

It's a good day to organize your files. Look around and into your filing cabinets. Do you see files and papers that are past retirement?...

Having an organized pantry saves money. You know what you have and what you need to purchase for your next grocery shopping. Arranging...

We're getting close to the Autumnal Equinox and that can be an eye-opener. Take a look around your space and determine for yourself if...

Independence Day and a time to think about freeing up space. Choose one area you've been resisting and go for it. Resisting doing...