Organize Your Home for the New Year
As the new year approaches, our thoughts turn to the endless possibilities for the next 365 days. And, with a resolution based on self-improvement, how we can declutter and organize our homes. Each year we vow to have a more organized life, one where everything has its place and can be easily accessed without turning our home upside-down to locate our keys.
Decorating Your Home and Table for the Holidays
Great design touches every one of our senses at the holidays. When you walk into a room, it shouldn’t just look beautiful - it should feel good, smell good, and be well lit. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to try out a few decorating ideas. For example, one of the biggest rules with lighting is to avoid relying on overhead lights.
Asbestos and Projects in Older Homes
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires certain practices for the demolition of asbestos-containing buildings to prevent exposing workers and the public to asbestos. For DIY renovation projects, it is important to understand how to remove asbestos from your home.
How Do I Bring the Outdoors Into My House?
Research demonstrates the importance of spending time outside in nature. Just thirty minutes a day, research suggests, can help improve sleep quality, boost the immune system, and reduce anxiety and stress. Many believe that this is essential to a person’s well-being, however, we may forget to bring this natural element inside.
How to Get Your Energy Back by Decluttering
Energy and clutter are inextricably linked. When my home environment is dirty or needs decluttering, I feel exhausted. When my home is clean and tidy, I have abundant energy. By following some of our tips and tricks, you can keep your house in order and your energy high. It also keeps your mind clear for other things you need to do.
Perfectionism - Your Home Will Never Be Perfect, Get Over It
With decluttering and organizing, there is no such thing as perfectionism. No such thing as a perfectly decluttered and organized house. It’s always a work in progress. Even my house, that of a professional organizer, is constantly being updated and decluttered. I try to keep only what I absolutely need or love.
Don’t Put It Down, Put It Away
By putting things away instead of putting them down, we are able to stop clutter in its tracks. Clutter tends to accumulate when we do not put things back in their designated spot or they do not have a spot to live in. Everything needs to have a home so it has a space to accommodate it. That trick reduces clutter and disorganization.