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Thanks to Cindy Bernstein of Aim4Order for this episode of Tips from the Pros on getting organized.

“A stitch in time saves nine.”

This old proverb means that if you sort out a problem immediately it may save a lot of extra work later.

I’m thinking about short cuts and hacks to getting organized and decluttered. If we can prevent clutter from starting, that sounds like a really great short cut — right?

Here are some ideas to get your decluttering enzymes going:

1. When you are tempted to buy the latest hot selling book, first go to Libby and order a digital sample. Another option is to go to Amazon and order a FREE SAMPLE to see if you even like what you are reading...

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Thanks to Cindy Bernstein of Aim4Order for this episode of Tips from the Pros on health benefits of decluttering.

Believe it or not, there are many health benefits of decluttering. It’s more than just making your home more organized, it can actually make positive changes in your health. The changes may be slight or dramatic depending on the situation.

Studies prove it

A 2016 study from the University of New Mexico discovered that clutter which created a “chaotic and disorderly living space,” has a negative impact on the subject’s ability to feel good. 

There is the obvious benefit of having clear walkways in your home. Stacks of papers or other things on stairs or in hallways can be dangerous, especially for seniors...

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Start this new year with a home refresh! January is a great time to enhance your living space. It doesn’t matter whether you need a midwinter boost or you’d like to get more organized.

If you are a homeowner, you know that there is always something that needs updated, repaired or replaced. What are the goals you have for your home in 2022? Do you want to redecorate, get things fixed or replaced, change your lighting or declutter?

Many people have been spending much more time at home since the beginning of COVID. Subsequently, changing your home might be on your mind a lot more these days. Adding plants, painting an accent wall or other small changes can make a big difference in how you feel about a room in your home...

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