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From Two Lovebirds, One Messy Nest
  • You can create privacy in a doorless room by hanging a curtain over the entry area.
  • If you hang your clothes properly, they will last longer, look better and be readily available.
  • Sort through old pairs of shoes every six months. Get rid of outdated styles. Unload the pairs you haven’t worn for a year or more.
  • If you have a hobby or business that requires you to use a number of small items like buttons or beads, organize them into smaller, see-through storage units and place them at eye level where you can easily see what you need.
  • You can create a fanciful, country-inspired headboard using wood planks and a little paint.
From Proud Mary Keep on Purging
  • Bold colors don't have to be overwhelming. Remember that furnishings and accessories can absorb the impact of a bold paint scheme and make for a soothing overall design.
  • Keep musical instruments you play. Sell or donate the ones you don't play.
  • If your work requires that you keep a second wardrobe or collection of costumes, organize these secondary clothing items so that they remain in good condition and are easily accessible.
  • If you have a favorite piece of furniture that has outlasted its usefulness, you have several options about what to do with it: sell it, give it away or refurbish it.
  • In addition to using existing items like rugs to build a color pallet, you can mimic the interesting shapes of existing furniture pieces like headboards to enhance a room's design scheme.
From A Toast to Organization
  • Clean out your kitchen every six months and toss all foods that are out of code or that have no code date on them.
  • If you have a large collection of dishes like wine glasses, keeping only the ones you can use. Sell or donate the remaining dishes.
  • If you're hanging onto items you don't use merely because they were gifts, save the memory and sell or donate the item. Remember, it's the thought behind the item that counts.
  • Keep your children's toy clutter under control by donating or selling the toys your children have outgrown.
From The Toy Factory
  • If you want to hang onto old furniture, keep it clean and in useable shape. Call a local upholstery cleaner from time to time to keep the fabric looking good.
  • When you buy your child a new toy, make sure you purge another toy she's outgrown. That way, your toy inventory will remain manageable.
  • If you have artwork you aren't displaying, sell it or donate it to charity so that someone else can enjoy it.
  • Go through your books twice a year and purge the ones you're not going to read.
  • If you already have built-in storage but need more room, add onto the existing units with custom shelving.

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