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Just This Morning…

…I re-used some dryer sheets to clean the blinds in a bedroom. It really is easy-peasy, and so fast. After using them in their usual way, tuck used dryer sheets away. They actually have multiple uses. For more suggestions, see

Ellen Gurwitz June 23, 2020 Clever Re-Uses, Suggestions, Timely Tips Read more

Working Around the Virus

Yes, COVID-19 is with us, and will be for some time to come. How long? We can’t predict that. Rest assured that, when we work together, I do all possible to protect everyone’s health. That’s also to clear mental clutter.

Ellen Gurwitz June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 Clearing Clutter, Timely Tips Read more

Supporting Your Efforts!

Protect everyone while you de-clutter and organize!

If you’re home and working on de-cluttering and need supportive help, I’m here for you!

Ellen Gurwitz April 6, 2020April 7, 2020 Clearing Clutter, Suggestions, Timely Tips Read more

Before Recycling or Trashing an Old Computer

Drill bits for computer hard drive destruction

I have a 10-year-old dinosaur of a desktop computer. It’s time to bring it to the county recycling depot. How to remove information from its hard drive, to protect my privacy? I called a local computer retailer, and was told

Ellen Gurwitz January 10, 2020 Electronic Clutter, Suggestions, Timely Tips Read more

A Little-Known Cleaning Use for Salt – It Really Works!

Some time ago, I heard or read somewhere that salt can be used to clean silk flowers. Really? I’d never tried it. I’ve been working with a client whose dining room table has been full of stuff, including books, bills,

Ellen Gurwitz February 4, 2019 Home Maintenance, Suggestions, Timely Tips Read more

Seasonal Gardening Tips

Local gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi spoke yesterday on a Vermont Public Radio call-in show. He shared some excellent tips. Knowing the always-smiling Charlie to be an affable guy, I’m sure that he wouldn’t mind my passing along a few gems.

Ellen Gurwitz October 10, 2018 Fall, Gardening, Seasons, Timely Tips Read more

Seasonal Garage Cleaning, Even for a Professional Organizer

Today, I swept my garage and stored wicker summer furniture, placing the chairs on some old rubber car floor mats. That way, once winter snow melts off the car, the furniture legs will be protected. No old floor mats? You

Ellen Gurwitz October 8, 2018October 9, 2018 Fall, Garage, Home Maintenance, Timely Tips Read more

The Nine Rules of Balanced Organizing

From my professional organizer archives, here are nine mottos to help you clear clutter and achieve balanced organizing. They will bring order to your mind and to the rooms in your home.

Ellen Gurwitz March 8, 2018March 20, 2018 Clearing Clutter, Timely Tips No Comments Read more

Clear Clutter with “One of a Kind”

Do you ever wonder where to store unconnected pieces of information, so that you can find them when needed? It’s easy, once you make a “One of a Kind” notebook. It’s a notebook to hold random “stuff.”

Ellen Gurwitz February 1, 2018March 20, 2018 Filing, Planning Ahead, Timely Tips No Comments Read more

Clever Reuses – for Dryer Sheets!

I recently saw an article about clever reuse, and thought to pass along its suggestions. If you use dryer sheets to keep your clothes static-free, keep them. Put a container in the laundry area to hold used ones, then use

Ellen Gurwitz January 18, 2018May 24, 2023 Clever Re-Uses, Timely Tips No Comments Read more
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