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Monday 20 November, 2023

Tips for Keeping Collections From Turning Into Clutter or Hoarding, Part 2

Worried that your collections might be turning into hoarding or clutter? Looking for a way to stop it from happening? When it comes to figuring out whether something is hoarding or collecting, the difference between the two comes down to a combination of mindset and habits. In my blog, check out the post Clutter vs. […]


Monday 13 November, 2023

Tips for Keeping Collections From Turning Into Clutter or Hoarding, Part 1

Are you a collector? Is your collection starting to grow out of control? If lately you have been struggling to find an empty surface anywhere in your home, you may be wondering about the differences between clutter vs. collecting vs. hoarding. More importantly, you probably are asking yourself how to organize collections in your home […]


Monday 06 November, 2023

Clutter vs. Collecting vs. Hoarding

Have a lot of stuff piled around you, and wondering, “Am I a hoarder?” Maybe you are, maybe you aren’t—perhaps you just have a lot of clutter, and lately it’s been getting out of control. Then again, you might point out that lots of people are collectors—and this doesn’t make them “hoarders.” Perhaps you are […]


Monday 30 October, 2023

How to Declutter to Move Into a Tiny House, Part 2

If you will be downsizing into a tiny house, you will need to figure out the best way to declutter before moving. In How to Declutter to Move Into a Tiny House, Part 1, I offered the following recommendations to get started. 1. Find a way to visualize your space. 2. Take actual measurements. 3. […]


Monday 23 October, 2023

How to Declutter to Move Into a Tiny House, Part 1

If you’re thinking about downsizing into a tiny house, you may have quite a bit of work ahead of you in terms of decluttering, particularly if you live in a large house now. For some people, decluttering is easy, but for many, it can be challenging in both the logistical and emotional sense. If you […]


Monday 16 October, 2023

Tiny House Living Pros and Cons, Part 2: Pros

Want to live in a tiny house, but wondering whether it is the right choice for you? In Part 1 of our set of articles on tiny house pros and cons, we went over some of the drawbacks of tiny house living. Now let’s talk about some exciting tiny house living benefits you can look […]


Monday 09 October, 2023

Tiny House Living Pros and Cons, Part 1: Cons

Tiny house living has really taken off over the past few years. More and more people are downsizing to homes measuring 500 square feet or less (often closer to 200-300 square feet). While this choice is more common among singles and couples, sometimes people even move their children into tiny houses with them. What is […]


Monday 02 October, 2023

Fall Chore Checklist

With winter coming up fast, this is the time to get out in your yard and take care of some fall yard care. Need some help planning your fall yard chores? Following is a fall yard care checklist you can use to make sure you don’t neglect any important tasks. • Trim back your perennials […]


Monday 25 September, 2023

How Do You Know When Clutter Has Gone Too Far? Part 1

Do you feel like you are drowning in a sea of stuff? If your home is starting to look like a pigsty, you may wonder if you are a hoarder, or are in danger of becoming one. When is clutter hoarding? Well, the answer to that question is somewhat subjective. One person’s clutter might be […]


Monday 18 September, 2023

Why Do People Hoard?

These days, there seems to be quite a fascination with hoarding. I am not referring here to the casual use of the term—most of us have hoarded something now and again. I am talking about hoarding raised to a clinical level, like that which is featured in shows such as Hoarders on A&E. Then again, […]


Monday 11 September, 2023

What Features Should You Look for in a Cleaning Cart?

Shopping for cleaning carts for your staff? If this is your first time purchasing cleaning carts, you may be unsure what to look for in a high-quality cart. Actually, there is quite a bit of variation between one cleaning cart system and the next, so you will need to do your research before you place […]


Monday 04 September, 2023

Do Plants Absorb BPA From Plastics?

You probably already know that when you are shopping for plastic food containers, you need to be looking for plastic which are BPA-free and microwave-safe. But have you ever thought about how this might apply to gardening with plastic containers? If you grow your own food, any toxins absorbed by your plants could end up […]


Monday 28 August, 2023

Common Dorm Room Organizing Mistakes

Organizing your first dorm room can be an exciting part of your journey into independence—but it can also be a big challenge fitting all of your stuff into a small space. You will probably be sharing that space with at least one other person, possibly more. I’ve found a lot of articles are out there […]


Monday 21 August, 2023

Using a Plastic Bin as a Home for a Ball Python: General Advice

Need to provide a pet snake with a home which is safe, comfortable, affordable, and convenient? One option is simply to repurpose a regular plastic tub into a plastic container for a ball python. Previously, I shared the steps with you to get set up with a plastic bin for a ball python. Now, I […]


Monday 14 August, 2023

Questions to Ask When Buying Plastic Pots for Plants

Thinking of shopping for plastic containers for plants? Plastic is an excellent material for this purpose on the whole, though there are some other options worth thinking about as well, like ceramic. If you are in the market for cheap nursery pots, plastic can save you a lot of money—in fact, some plants can even […]