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With prices for everything on a seemingly endless spiral upward, you might want to go DIY for holiday decorations this year. Even if you are not an artsy-craftsy type, here are five ways to add a festive look for pennies:
Category: DIY
A Virtual Organizing Project – Converting a Bedroom Into a Home Office
Dawn Link
Posted in Bedroom, Computer, DIY, Filing, Home, Office, Paper Management, Virtual Organizing, Working From Home
I just finished working with Susan (name changed to protect her identity), who left her job as a lawyer at a large firm to start her own home-based practice in Connecticut. Her project was to convert a guest bedroom into her home office. Our goals were to tackle the arrangement of the furniture, to set up her files (both computer and paper), and to create systems so that she was able to work efficiently in her home.
Virtual Organizing vs. Hands On Organizing
What is the difference between Virtual Organizing and hands on organizing?
Well, I offer both kinds of professional organizing. Some people may ask what the heck virtual organizing even is. Indeed, virtual organizing has been around for at least six or seven years, and – as you can imagine – It exploded with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when clients were uncomfortable having people in their homes. Virtual organizing is the same as in person organizing, except technology is used to enable working together. The appointments tend to be shorter, and I can work with anyone regardless of the geographical location. Some people are also more comfortable not having a stranger enter their homes.
An Easy-Peasy Way to Take a Household Inventory
If you ever need to file an insurance claim for damages to your home or a police report for stolen items, you will need to produce a list of affected property. You could always write out a list and type it up, but that would take hours. Here is an easy-peasy way to take a home inventory.
How to Create the Perfect Gift Basket
A gift basket is the perfect all-occasion gift. They can be created out of a wide array of containers, not just straw baskets, and can run the gamut of useful, fun, and personal items for the giftee. A gift basket is also an excellent way to save money while looking like you spent a lot. Here’s how to create the perfect gift basket for every recipient and occasion.
Five Ways to Create Your Own Relaxing Space Within Your Busy Home
Each room in our homes has a purpose or function. The kitchen is used for preparing food. Our bedrooms are where we sleep, and family rooms are where we gather. In your home, do you maintain a cozy spot to relax, to escape from the worries of the day? Here are five ways to create your own relaxing space within your busy home.
Do or Don’t – Wall Mounted Utility Holder
Cleaning products like brooms and mops are a must, but most of the time these can take up valuable space in a storage closet. They can also look sloppy sitting in a corner. Instead of using the horizontal space on…
Tip Tuesday – Organizing Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning supplies are a necessity in any home. Keeping a home clean is just as important as staying organized! But have you gone overboard with the number of cleaning supplies you have? Open up your under-the-sink cabinet, and I’m sure…
Tip Tuesday – 5 Tips for Managing a Home Improvement Project
The summertime generally means many home improvement projects. From the outdoor space, to the indoors, there is always a never-ending list of to-dos. If you’re doing the projects yourself, big box stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s have knowledgeable professionals…
Do or Don’t – Closet Organization Systems
We’ve all seen those beautiful California Closet commercials, glamorizing closet organization systems. The closets are spacious (so spacious!) and appear clean and clutter free. So dreamy, right? Well, I have been asked by clients which is better: purchasing a large-scale…
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