Archive for September, 2025
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Organizing the Office Supply Cabinet
Some offices keep all of their supplies in one small cabinet or closet. Others need an entire inventory room. Still other offices opt for a combined approach. Most of the supply inventory stays in the inventory room, but supplies workers go through quickly or need to have handy are kept in a hall closet along […]
The FAR Rule of Organization
Recently while browsing through articles by other organization bloggers, I ran across an article for office organization which mentioned the “FAR rule.” FAR stands for File, Act, Recycle. As far as I can tell, the FAR rule is not very well known, and was the blogger’s own invention, but it is a good one. The […]
Surprising Techniques for Learning How to See Clutter
It is all good and well to decide you are going to declutter your home, but you can only get rid of clutter if you can recognize it! Some clutter is obvious; it’s that heap of junk in the corner that drives you crazy, or that mess in your closet you just can’t stand. But […]
Start a Hydroponic Garden in a Plastic Bin
End of the summer is the perfect time for planting. Did you know that plastic containers for gardening have a wide range of uses? You can use them to create miniature greenhouses, self-watering planters similar to the EarthBox, or even to start a hydroponic garden. Let’s talk about how you can get into hydroponics the […]
Space-Saving Ideas for Small Kitchens
If you live in a small space like a studio apartment, you know how frustrating it can be to cook in a tiny kitchen. While it might seem like you have everything you need—an oven, a stove, a sink, a fridge and a freezer—you may be lacking in one essential for food preparation, which is […]