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How-To: Declutter Your House For Fall

CasaSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:00:13 -0700

When the seasons turn, it's time for a changing of the guard in your home as well. Check out my tips for decluttering and organizing for the Fall season.

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Open House: Where Do You Need to Organize?

CasaSugar — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:30:00 -0700

I'm currently in the process of organizing my closet, but because entropy is inevitable, there's been a lot of deliberation about what system works best for me. I've figured out how to best organize my hangers, and am trying to be diligent about hanging my clothes back up after I try them. And, I've organized my tops and sweaters by color. But I'm still working on the shoes; I think I have a gene that prevents me from keeping them in order, or at least looking neat. There are a few other war zones in my house that need to be handled with a peace treaty of some sort as well, particularly the garage. How about you? What area of your home needs to be organized, or reorganized? Where do you need to implement an actual organization system (inbox, outbox, labels, etc.)? Do you have any spots that are truly out of control? Are you disorderly to a point where it affects your efficiency? Tell me by commenting below!
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Casa Quickie: Conquer Clutter

CasaSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:00:46 -0700

One of the most sensible ways to deal with clutter (and consumerism) is to abide by this rule: "Every time you bring something new into your home, something else must leave." Since I bring you wonderful home décor products day in and day out, you'd laugh in my face if I told you to stop shopping — wouldn't you? But, if you get in the habit of recycling or donating one possession before you bring home another, you'll not only prevent clutter in your home but you might actually feel good about yourself. That's not to say that when you finally save up for an ottoman, you should get rid of your matching armchair, but you should routinely get rid of things you genuinely don't need or want. Just as you'd organize your desk, keep an outbox of things you can part with. It's the only healthy way to purge.
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Which Room Holds the Most Clutter?

CasaSugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:12:34 -0800

This month, I've been offering you tips to get organized. At my house, we've been dealing with too much of our clutter by simply stacking it in the garage. This has led me to wonder where everyone else keeps their clutter and junk. Or maybe you're that very smart and organized person who doesn't have any clutter in your house at all - and if that's the case, I've very envious indeed!

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Clear Out the Clutter: Take Fifteen

CasaSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:00:08 -0800

Clutter is my enemy. While I am a thorough cleaner, I am a terrible clutterer. More often than not there's a pile somewhere in the house consisting of equal parts junk mail, dog leashes, stocking caps, and work bags. It drives the person who I live with crazy, and I have to admit, it's a huge visual distraction for me as well. So this year, as part of my home resolutions, I'm going to try a lot harder to deal with my clutter. With that in mind, and as part of Renewal month, I'm bringing you an ongoing series of tips on how to get rid of that clutter. For my first tip, I advise starting off short and sweet. Just declare 15 minutes a day for decluttering, and see how much smaller your messes get. I know it's started to work for me already!

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Clear Out the Clutter: Regift It

CasaSugar — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:00:13 -0800

As you go through your clutter, keep an eye on items that are in good shape and may be of use to other friends and family. Then stick Post-its to each item with the person's name on it. That way you can regift the item - you'll get points from your friends while clearing out excess items from your abode.

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Open House: Cluttered or Spare Mantel?

CasaSugar — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:30:29 -0700

In some homes (um, including my own), the fireplace mantel, which is often the main focal point in the living room, is piled with photos, candles, coasters - you name it. While it's a logical place to display knickknacks and mementos, often this excess can look cluttered. On the other hand, a spare mantel often looks naked. How do you decorate a fireplace mantel?

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Clear Out the Clutter: Artfully Organized (Part 4)

CasaSugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:15:48 -0800

On Monday I introduced you to Oakland, Calif., based realtor Hyland Baron, who specializes in finding affordable East Bay homes for first-time homebuyers. When she isn't running around Berkeley, Emeryville, and Oakland looking for great houses for clients, Hyland is helping people turn their piles of clutter into well-oiled organization systems with her sideline business Artfully Organized.

To see a photo of Hyland's next organizational system, just read more.

Hyland works with clients face-to-face in the Bay Area, and will swing by your house to organize those piles of old tax documents, holiday cards, and kids' report cards for the very reasonable fee of $30 an hour. Just contact her via her site to set up an appointment.

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Clear Out the Clutter: Artfully Organized (Part 3)

CasaSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:45:50 -0800

On Monday, I introduced you to Oakland, Calif., based realtor Hyland Baron, who specializes in finding affordable East Bay homes for first-time homebuyers. When she isn't running around Berkeley, Emeryville, and Oakland looking for great houses for clients, Hyland is helping people turn their piles of clutter into well-oiled organization systems with her sideline business Artfully Organized.

To see a photo of Hyland's next organizational system, just read more.

Hyland works with clients face-to-face in the Bay Area and will swing by your house to organize those piles of old tax documents, holiday cards, and kids' report cards for the very reasonable fee of $30 an hour. Just contact her via her site to set up an appointment.

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Clear Out the Clutter: Artfully Organized (Part 2)

CasaSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:00:44 -0800

Yesterday I introduced you to Oakland, Calif., based realtor Hyland Baron, who specializes in finding affordable East Bay homes for first-time buyers. When she isn't running around Berkeley, Emeryville, or Oakland looking for great houses for clients, Hyland is helping people turn their piles of clutter into well-oiled organization systems with her sideline business Artfully Organized.

To see a photo of Hyland's next organizational system, just read more.

Hyland works with clients face to face in the Bay Area, and will swing by your house to organize those piles of old tax documents, holiday cards, and kids' report cards for the very reasonable fee of $30 an hour. Just contact her via her site to set up an appointment.

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