Has Your Garage Got What It Takes?

Is your garage basically a cave you squeeze your car into between precariously stacked boxes, sporting equipment and miscellaneous debris? Do you pine for that dream garage that will be the envy of your friends? Take heart, because with this guideline from Sears, an organized and well-stocked garage is only 10 simple steps away: 1. Garage ... Read More

Start the New Year clutter-free

(NC)—Are your closets taking on a life of their own? Do you keep forgetting where you left your house keys? Has the pile of bills and mail on your kitchen table gotten to the point where it's spilling over? If you are nodding your head right now, then clutter and chaos has crept into your ... Read More

Organizing your home office

(NC)—With New Year's resolutions upon us, being organized is an ideal goal. For the 50% of working Canadians who work from home at least occasionally, or maintain a home office, organization is especially important. Being productive is a direct result of being organized, but the thought of where to start and how to go about it ... Read More

Four Tips for Cleaning Your House in the Most Efficient Manner

Minimise task swapping The time it takes to swap between tasks is not time spent cleaning and achieving results. Unnecessary task swapping is the mortal enemy of efficiency. Let’s look at Jane vs. Marie in their cleaning efforts to compare efficiency in vacuuming then mopping the floors of several rooms. Jane tackles this in a ... Read More

5 Tips To Organize Your Life and Your Office

Whether you work at home or in an office, it is important to keep your work space organized.  However, this can be easier said than done at home where you have to deal with less than ideal work conditions at times.  Where to find the space for your stuff not to mention keeping it away ... Read More

Organize important home documents

(NC)—As a homeowner, we begin to accumulate papers and documents the moment we choose to purchase a home. Offers to purchase, mortgage documents, home inspection reports, homeowners insurance, renovation receipts, and appliance warranties are just some of documents that you may need to refer to in the future. The ability to locate these important papers ... Read More

Get the garage fall ready

(NC)—As fall approaches, finding space to store summer gear can present a challenge. Luckily, the garage is an extension of the home that can be used to accommodate seasonal storage needs. Make the summer to fall transition easier by following these easy organizational tips: • Organize now. Don't wait for the snow to fall before you ... Read More

Don’t let insects hibernate in your home

(NC)—Very soon, insects of many species will be looking for refuge from the deep freeze too. Right now in early fall is the time to prevent them from creeping in to hide in your home. In between the windowpane and screen, under baseboards and behind the kitchen stove are attractive safe havens—and if ignored, one day ... Read More

Easy tips for simple laundry room storage

(NC)—Struggling to keep a small laundry room tidy? Frank Turco, manager of trend and design at The Home Depot Canada suggests simple storage solutions to keep this room functional and clean. Shelf savers: Ready-to-assemble units with at least two shelves can store everything from laundry detergents and stain removers to sponges, kitchen linens and clothes pegs. ... Read More

How to store-ganize your garage

(NC)—From power tools, rakes and shovels, to patio furniture, planters and summer sports equipment, bringing the backyard into the garage—and finding a place to keep everything—can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, with some simple planning and a few helpful items, this can be one job you proudly check off the fall cleaning list. Experts ... Read More

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