A big part of getting organized is determining the zones for each area you are working in and then only allowing those things that belong in that zone to live there. What do I mean by zones? A zone is a specified part of a room, or area, that is designated for a certain activity, or a certain type of items. For instance, a home office may be divided into the working zone, the office supply zone, etc. A kitchen might be divided into the food prep zone, the cooking zone, etc. When everyone understands the purpose, or activity that… read more »

Simple quick tips to tackle any small area in your home or office this weekend. Pick a small area to start in. Sort like items with like items. Purge those items you don’t need or that don’t belong in that space. Find homes and containers for the items you’re keeping based on their use. Label, label, label!

How many times have you heard that when you get organized you simply find a home for everything? It’s just that simple. By taking the time to assign homes for everything, there are never any questions where you will find things, or where you should put things. Assigning a home for everything even means figuring out where your remote controls will live. A great home for the remote would be a decorative bucket that you already have. This could sit on the coffee table, entertainment center or on top of the TV so you have easy access to it. Voila, simple!

As much as we all hate to admit it, here in St Louis, winter is coming. Take this weekend to prepare. Disconnect hoses and store them for the winter. Turn off outside water supply. Cover or put away patio furniture and decor. Get lawnmower tuned up and prepared for next season. Find snow shovel and put it in an easy to reach/find location. Clear garage so that you can park in it for the winter. Fill windshield washer fluid in car. Make sure you have a windshield scraper.