Homekeeping |
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Organizing from the Inside Out
If I asked you to describe an organized space, what would you say? From most people, I hear things like "neat and tidy," "spare," "minimalistic, and "boring." But an...
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The Great Yard Sale
Tis the season to be saling; Yard Saling that is. From the Victoria Day Weekend to Labour Day signs sprout up on boulevards and meridians across the country. Every community boasts these heralds of the season...
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Top Ten Tips for Planning a Successful Yard Sale
A successful yard sale is a lot of work but the rewards can be well worth the effort. Not only can you turn unwanted clutter into extra cash, but the...
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Kitchen Slide Show
Looking for ideas? Take a peek at these family-friendly kitchens for countertop inspiration and organization tips. Remember - it's helpful to consider your kitchen counter tops as prime real...
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Clutter Quiz
Are you a cluttter-free organization maven? A wanna-be clutter buster, or a hard-core couch potato clutter junkie? Take this quiz now and again as you progress through your Clutter Control journey. Grab a pen...
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Clutter Quiz: Answers
So how organized are you? Tally up your scores for A, B, and C and look below to see how you are doing. Scoring A answers get 3 points B answers get 2 points C answers get 1 point 25 &ndash...
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Green Grocery Shopping
Turn your shopping list 'green' (NC)-What better place to start saving the environment than at your local grocery store? Making smart choices in the grocery aisles can help reduce your family's environmental...
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More Green Cleaning Tips
Cleaning the house in spring is a great way to lighten up your mood. Less clutter and a refreshed home makes everyone happy—and cleaning in an environmentally savvy way will make you feel even better...
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7 Little Things You Can Do to Organize the Kids' Rooms
1. Sink to their level. Get on your knees in their room to view things from a kid's level. Convenience is an important factor in getting anyone...
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Assessing Your Clothing
I believe that the amount of clothing people can wear, care for, and keep under control varies widely. But life is easier when you find your level and know that everything in your closet fits and is ready to go...
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Organizing Your Closets
For most closet organizing projects, you have four choices: hang it, put it in a drawer, store it on the floor, or shelve it. Getting Started Gather several boxes labeled: To Keep, To Trash, To Sell...
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Listmaking for Mommies
There are days in every mother’s life when she feels that she got nothing accomplished. When she lays in bed at night remembering all the forgotten tasks and vowing to remember them tomorrow. I’ve...
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Eco Laundry Tips
There are opportunities for green decisions and purchases beyond the usual household areas. The world surrounding a new baby, in particular, the laundry room, is full of choices for green purchases. For such a...
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Laundry Room Tips
Do you dread doing laundry? Are the piles growing out of control? Putting it off won’t make it go away. Let’s face it - dirty laundry is a fact of life. But doing laundry becomes less of a chore when...
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Bathroom Bliss
If you’ve ever been to a spa, you’ll understand the role an orderly environment plays in creating the ultimate relaxing retreat. Creating order in your bathroom will help you replicate that spa...
