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Get Organized

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January is Get Organized Month. Many people don’t realize how much energy and focus they lose when they’re disorganized at work or at home. If you are in the process of trying to organize your home or office space, you will find this reading list very helpful for creating strategies and learning many tips and tricks to help you achieve your goal.

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Muskegon Area District Library

18 items

18 items

Martha Stewart's Organizing

Martha Stewart's Organizing

The Manual for Bringing Order to your Life, Home & Routines

by Stewart, Martha

Book - 2020

The ultimate guide to getting your life in order—with hundreds of practical and empowering ideas, projects, and tips—from America’s most trusted lifestyle...Show more The ultimate guide to getting your life in order—with hundreds of practical and empowering ideas, projects, and tips—from America’s most trusted lifestyle authority. Trust Martha to help you master all things organizing—sorting, purging, tidying, and simplifying your life—with smart solutions and inspiration. Here, she offers her best guidance, methods, and DIY projects for organizing in and around your home. Show less

The ultimate guide to getting your life in order—with hundreds of practical and empowering ideas, projects, and tips—from America’s most trusted lifestyle...Show more The ultimate guide to getting your life in order—with hundreds of practical and empowering ideas, projects, and tips—from America’s most trusted lifestyle authority. Trust Martha to help you master all things organizing—sorting, purging, tidying, and simplifying your life—with smart solutions and inspiration. Here, she offers her best guidance, methods, and DIY projects for organizing in and around your home. Show less

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The RealSimple Method to Organizing Every Room

The RealSimple Method to Organizing Every Room

And How to Keep It That Way

by Vadnal, Julie

Book - 2018

Rein in the chaos and regain control of your space. Whether you live in a small space or a large one, Real Simple has the best why-didn't-I-think-of-that ...Show more Rein in the chaos and regain control of your space. Whether you live in a small space or a large one, Real Simple has the best why-didn't-I-think-of-that advice for creating-and keeping-an easy, stylish, organized home. This practical and inspiring handbook covers everything from how to pare down to cleaning in way less time; from savvy storage solutions to apps that make organizing a snap; from handy checklists and cheat sheets to the most useful products. Show less

Rein in the chaos and regain control of your space. Whether you live in a small space or a large one, Real Simple has the best why-didn't-I-think-of-that ...Show more Rein in the chaos and regain control of your space. Whether you live in a small space or a large one, Real Simple has the best why-didn't-I-think-of-that advice for creating-and keeping-an easy, stylish, organized home. This practical and inspiring handbook covers everything from how to pare down to cleaning in way less time; from savvy storage solutions to apps that make organizing a snap; from handy checklists and cheat sheets to the most useful products. Show less

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organizing your Life

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organizing your Life

by Lockwood, Georgene Muller

Book - 2010

In our fast-paced society, one of the best ways to increase productivity and stay sane is to get organized. In her fourth edition of the highly successful...Show more In our fast-paced society, one of the best ways to increase productivity and stay sane is to get organized. In her fourth edition of the highly successful Complete Idiot's Guide volume, Lockwood helps readers do just that. Readers will find new information on clutter disorders, getting ahead through organization, how to distinguish a serious problem from simply needing a new system, how to get help, how to manage electronic clutter at work, keeping finances orderly, and much more. Show less

In our fast-paced society, one of the best ways to increase productivity and stay sane is to get organized. In her fourth edition of the highly successful...Show more In our fast-paced society, one of the best ways to increase productivity and stay sane is to get organized. In her fourth edition of the highly successful Complete Idiot's Guide volume, Lockwood helps readers do just that. Readers will find new information on clutter disorders, getting ahead through organization, how to distinguish a serious problem from simply needing a new system, how to get help, how to manage electronic clutter at work, keeping finances orderly, and much more. Show less

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K.I.S.S. Guide to Organizing your Life

K.I.S.S. Guide to Organizing your Life

by Wetmore, Donald E.

Book - 2001

The only guide you'll ever need to get more done in less time with less stress. Enjoy an exciting, self-paced journey to a more balanced life at work and...Show more The only guide you'll ever need to get more done in less time with less stress. Enjoy an exciting, self-paced journey to a more balanced life at work and at home. Discover how to overcome stumbling blocks to greater personal productivity. Find out how to eliminate time-wasters. Learn how to prioritize and delegate tasks. Show less

The only guide you'll ever need to get more done in less time with less stress. Enjoy an exciting, self-paced journey to a more balanced life at work and...Show more The only guide you'll ever need to get more done in less time with less stress. Enjoy an exciting, self-paced journey to a more balanced life at work and at home. Discover how to overcome stumbling blocks to greater personal productivity. Find out how to eliminate time-wasters. Learn how to prioritize and delegate tasks. Show less

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Organize your Whole House

Organize your Whole House

Do-it-yourself Projects for Every Room!

Book - 2009

Be clutter free and organized in no time with more than 90 do- it- yourself projects for every room in your home-plus the garage and yard. This easy-to-fo...Show more Be clutter free and organized in no time with more than 90 do- it- yourself projects for every room in your home-plus the garage and yard. This easy-to-follow guide contains 90 distinctive, sensible ideas to create practical solutions for organizing your living space. T Show less

Be clutter free and organized in no time with more than 90 do- it- yourself projects for every room in your home-plus the garage and yard. This easy-to-fo...Show more Be clutter free and organized in no time with more than 90 do- it- yourself projects for every room in your home-plus the garage and yard. This easy-to-follow guide contains 90 distinctive, sensible ideas to create practical solutions for organizing your living space. T Show less

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The Home Edit Life

The Home Edit Life

The No-guilt Guide to Owning What You Want and Organizing Everything

by Shearer, Clea

Book - 2020

The New York Times bestselling authors and stars of the upcoming Netflix series The Home Edit teach you how to apply their genius, holistic approach to yo...Show more The New York Times bestselling authors and stars of the upcoming Netflix series The Home Edit teach you how to apply their genius, holistic approach to your work life, on-the-go necessities, and technology. When at home or on the go, you don't have to live like a minimalist to feel happy and calm. The Home Edit mentality is all about embracing your life--whether you're a busy mom, a roommate living with three, or someone who's always traveling for work. You just need to know how to set up a system that works for you. Show less

The New York Times bestselling authors and stars of the upcoming Netflix series The Home Edit teach you how to apply their genius, holistic approach to yo...Show more The New York Times bestselling authors and stars of the upcoming Netflix series The Home Edit teach you how to apply their genius, holistic approach to your work life, on-the-go necessities, and technology. When at home or on the go, you don't have to live like a minimalist to feel happy and calm. The Home Edit mentality is all about embracing your life--whether you're a busy mom, a roommate living with three, or someone who's always traveling for work. You just need to know how to set up a system that works for you. Show less

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The Life-changing Magic of Tidying up

The Life-changing Magic of Tidying up

The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

by Kondō, Marie

Book - 2014

Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese ...Show more Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again. The KonMari Method, with its revolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. Show less

Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese ...Show more Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again. The KonMari Method, with its revolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. Show less

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Spark Joy

Spark Joy

An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying up

by Kondō, Marie

Book - 2015

Spark Joy is an in-depth, line illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home. It covers every room in the house from bedrooms a...Show more Spark Joy is an in-depth, line illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home. It covers every room in the house from bedrooms and kitchens to bathrooms and living rooms as well as a wide range of items in different categories, including clothes, photographs, paperwork, books, cutlery, cosmetics, shoes, bags, wallets and valuables. Charming line drawings explain how to properly organise drawers, wardrobes, cupboards and cabinets. The secret to Marie Kondo's unique and simple KonMari tidying method is to focus on what you want to keep, not what you want to get rid of. Ask yourself if something 'sparks joy' and suddenly it becomes so much easier to understand if you really need it in your home and your life. When you surround yourself with things you love you will find that your whole life begins to change. Show less

Spark Joy is an in-depth, line illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home. It covers every room in the house from bedrooms a...Show more Spark Joy is an in-depth, line illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home. It covers every room in the house from bedrooms and kitchens to bathrooms and living rooms as well as a wide range of items in different categories, including clothes, photographs, paperwork, books, cutlery, cosmetics, shoes, bags, wallets and valuables. Charming line drawings explain how to properly organise drawers, wardrobes, cupboards and cabinets. The secret to Marie Kondo's unique and simple KonMari tidying method is to focus on what you want to keep, not what you want to get rid of. Ask yourself if something 'sparks joy' and suddenly it becomes so much easier to understand if you really need it in your home and your life. When you surround yourself with things you love you will find that your whole life begins to change. Show less

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Get It Together

Get It Together

Organize your Records So your Family Won't Have to

Book - 2005-

Paperwork and personal information isn't always easy to find, and organizing your records can seem like an intimidating task. This workbook provides a co...Show more Paperwork and personal information isn't always easy to find, and organizing your records can seem like an intimidating task. This workbook provides a complete system for structuring a records binder and easily organizing it for your loved ones. The all-new 3rd edition is easier to use than ever, with fully updated resources and references. Show less

Paperwork and personal information isn't always easy to find, and organizing your records can seem like an intimidating task. This workbook provides a co...Show more Paperwork and personal information isn't always easy to find, and organizing your records can seem like an intimidating task. This workbook provides a complete system for structuring a records binder and easily organizing it for your loved ones. The all-new 3rd edition is easier to use than ever, with fully updated resources and references. Show less

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The Home Decluttering Diet

The Home Decluttering Diet

Organize your Way to A Clean and Lean House

by Lifford, Jennifer

Book - 2017

If you’re sick of the clutter around your home and can’t find any organization systems that work for you, it’s time to put your house on a diet. Starting ...Show more If you’re sick of the clutter around your home and can’t find any organization systems that work for you, it’s time to put your house on a diet. Starting with a 30-day home detox to quickly shed some of that excess weight, you will gain the confidence, motivation and skills needed to create your ideal healthy home. With the option to pick and choose projects based on your specific goals, you will learn to change your bad habits and transform your house into the happier, more organized and inspired home that you desire. Show less

If you’re sick of the clutter around your home and can’t find any organization systems that work for you, it’s time to put your house on a diet. Starting ...Show more If you’re sick of the clutter around your home and can’t find any organization systems that work for you, it’s time to put your house on a diet. Starting with a 30-day home detox to quickly shed some of that excess weight, you will gain the confidence, motivation and skills needed to create your ideal healthy home. With the option to pick and choose projects based on your specific goals, you will learn to change your bad habits and transform your house into the happier, more organized and inspired home that you desire. Show less

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Simple Organizing

Simple Organizing

by Michaels, Melissa

eBook - 2018

Bring Order and Purpose to Every Room in Your Home. Getting organized can feel like an impossible task. But it doesn't have to be complicated. The things ...Show more Bring Order and Purpose to Every Room in Your Home. Getting organized can feel like an impossible task. But it doesn't have to be complicated. The things you actually use need a designated home. The rest of the stuff is clutter and needs to be removed. Once you've determined which is which, order can easily be maintained. Show less

Bring Order and Purpose to Every Room in Your Home. Getting organized can feel like an impossible task. But it doesn't have to be complicated. The things ...Show more Bring Order and Purpose to Every Room in Your Home. Getting organized can feel like an impossible task. But it doesn't have to be complicated. The things you actually use need a designated home. The rest of the stuff is clutter and needs to be removed. Once you've determined which is which, order can easily be maintained. Show less

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Real Life Organizing

Real Life Organizing

Clean and Clutter-free in 15 Minutes A Day

by Aarssen, Cassandra

Book - 2017

Real Life Organizing offers clutter free storage solutions and advice that can help you create a beautifully organized functional home on a small budget: ...Show more Real Life Organizing offers clutter free storage solutions and advice that can help you create a beautifully organized functional home on a small budget: Learn how to organize your home, simplify your life and have more time for the things you love. Organizational expert Cassandra 'Cas' Aarssen, the guru from YouTube's ClutterBug channel, reveals her tips, tricks and secrets to a clean and clutter free home in just 15 minutes a day. Show less

Real Life Organizing offers clutter free storage solutions and advice that can help you create a beautifully organized functional home on a small budget: ...Show more Real Life Organizing offers clutter free storage solutions and advice that can help you create a beautifully organized functional home on a small budget: Learn how to organize your home, simplify your life and have more time for the things you love. Organizational expert Cassandra 'Cas' Aarssen, the guru from YouTube's ClutterBug channel, reveals her tips, tricks and secrets to a clean and clutter free home in just 15 minutes a day. Show less

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Organizing Outside the Box

Organizing Outside the Box

Conquer Clutter Using your Natural Learning Style

by Buttigieg, Hellen

eBook - 2012

You'd "like" to get organized. You "need" to get organized. But every time you try, you feel like a square peg in a round hole. Nothin...Show more You'd "like" to get organized. You "need" to get organized. But every time you try, you feel like a square peg in a round hole. Nothing ever seems to work. The secret — as revealed in this clear, concise, and compelling book — is to organize according to your natural, preferred learning style. Show less

You'd "like" to get organized. You "need" to get organized. But every time you try, you feel like a square peg in a round hole. Nothin...Show more You'd "like" to get organized. You "need" to get organized. But every time you try, you feel like a square peg in a round hole. Nothing ever seems to work. The secret — as revealed in this clear, concise, and compelling book — is to organize according to your natural, preferred learning style. Show less

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Small Space Organizing

Small Space Organizing

A Room-by-room Guide to Maximizing your Space

by Bechen, Kathryn

eBook - 2012

While we may admire the spacious rooms in large homes we see in magazines or on TV, let's face it: most of us don't live in rambling estates. Instead, we ...Show more While we may admire the spacious rooms in large homes we see in magazines or on TV, let's face it: most of us don't live in rambling estates. Instead, we live in homes, apartments, or condos with small rooms and even smaller closets. But you can enjoy an organized, beauty-filled life no matter what the size of your space. In this practical book, readers will learn how to -perform a room-by-room audit of their space to see if it's functioning at its best -make the most of existing storage space and find clever ways to add more -find creative ways to arrange furnishings and accessories that maximize space and bring harmony and style to the home Show less

While we may admire the spacious rooms in large homes we see in magazines or on TV, let's face it: most of us don't live in rambling estates. Instead, we ...Show more While we may admire the spacious rooms in large homes we see in magazines or on TV, let's face it: most of us don't live in rambling estates. Instead, we live in homes, apartments, or condos with small rooms and even smaller closets. But you can enjoy an organized, beauty-filled life no matter what the size of your space. In this practical book, readers will learn how to -perform a room-by-room audit of their space to see if it's functioning at its best -make the most of existing storage space and find clever ways to add more -find creative ways to arrange furnishings and accessories that maximize space and bring harmony and style to the home Show less

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Clean & Organize your Home & your Life 7 Days to Minimalist Living: A Stress-free Guide to Declutter

Clean & Organize your Home & your Life 7 Days to Minimalist Living: A Stress-free Guide to Declutter

A Stress-Free Guide to Declutter, Clean and Organize Your Home and Your Life

by Doyd, Elizabeth N.

eBook - 2014

Is your house overflowing with stuff that you don’t use or need? Clutter can: ♦ Overwhelm the senses ♦ Consume space ♦ Drain energy from our surroundings ...Show more Is your house overflowing with stuff that you don’t use or need? Clutter can: ♦ Overwhelm the senses ♦ Consume space ♦ Drain energy from our surroundings ♦ Cause stress and anxiety. This book will show you how to lighten up so you can walk into your home and be surrounded only by the things you love. Show less

Is your house overflowing with stuff that you don’t use or need? Clutter can: ♦ Overwhelm the senses ♦ Consume space ♦ Drain energy from our surroundings ...Show more Is your house overflowing with stuff that you don’t use or need? Clutter can: ♦ Overwhelm the senses ♦ Consume space ♦ Drain energy from our surroundings ♦ Cause stress and anxiety. This book will show you how to lighten up so you can walk into your home and be surrounded only by the things you love. Show less

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Simpler Living

Simpler Living

A Back to Basics Guide To: Cleaning, Furnishing, Storing, Decluttering, Streamlining, Organizing, and More

by Davidson, Jeffrey P.

eBook - 2021

Life moves too quickly these days, as technology, work, and personal commitments make it almost impossible to relax and enjoy life. Finding yourself stres...Show more Life moves too quickly these days, as technology, work, and personal commitments make it almost impossible to relax and enjoy life. Finding yourself stressed over the clutter in your kitchen or the mass of paper in front of your computer? Relax. This book will help. Filled with tips on how to uncomplicate your daily routine, eliminate stress at home and work, and more, this book will help you free up your time so you can once again enjoy doing the things you love. Author Jeff Davidson has compiled more than 1,500 ways that you can simplify your life. Show less

Life moves too quickly these days, as technology, work, and personal commitments make it almost impossible to relax and enjoy life. Finding yourself stres...Show more Life moves too quickly these days, as technology, work, and personal commitments make it almost impossible to relax and enjoy life. Finding yourself stressed over the clutter in your kitchen or the mass of paper in front of your computer? Relax. This book will help. Filled with tips on how to uncomplicate your daily routine, eliminate stress at home and work, and more, this book will help you free up your time so you can once again enjoy doing the things you love. Author Jeff Davidson has compiled more than 1,500 ways that you can simplify your life. Show less

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The Holistic Guide to Decluttering

The Holistic Guide to Decluttering

Organize and Transform your Space, Time, and Mind

by Vig, Michele

eBook - 2020

Our lives are busier than ever before, leaving us burned out…and leaving our homes cluttered. The Holistic Guide to Decluttering shows how three core comp...Show more Our lives are busier than ever before, leaving us burned out…and leaving our homes cluttered. The Holistic Guide to Decluttering shows how three core components—physical, time, and mental clutter—are intricately linked and how focusing on one area alone is not likely to bring the peace our souls desire. Including step-by-step tutorials, reflection tools, and worksheets, this book gives practical ways to learn the “how to” of holistically decluttering and organizing so you can begin to feel the freedom that comes from organizing: Show less

Our lives are busier than ever before, leaving us burned out…and leaving our homes cluttered. The Holistic Guide to Decluttering shows how three core comp...Show more Our lives are busier than ever before, leaving us burned out…and leaving our homes cluttered. The Holistic Guide to Decluttering shows how three core components—physical, time, and mental clutter—are intricately linked and how focusing on one area alone is not likely to bring the peace our souls desire. Including step-by-step tutorials, reflection tools, and worksheets, this book gives practical ways to learn the “how to” of holistically decluttering and organizing so you can begin to feel the freedom that comes from organizing: Show less

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10-minute Declutter

10-minute Declutter

Hundreds of Tips to Organize Every Room of your House

by Alexander, Skye

eBook - 2019

If you think clutter is a fact of life, think again. Feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, can help you organize every aspect of your life, bot...Show more If you think clutter is a fact of life, think again. Feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, can help you organize every aspect of your life, both at home and in the office. With the simple tips and tricks in this book, you can learn the secrets of this age-old clutter elimination system in no time. Best-selling 10-Minute Feng Shui author Skye Alexander shows you how to transform your environment, and in doing so, transform you life as well! Show less

If you think clutter is a fact of life, think again. Feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, can help you organize every aspect of your life, bot...Show more If you think clutter is a fact of life, think again. Feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, can help you organize every aspect of your life, both at home and in the office. With the simple tips and tricks in this book, you can learn the secrets of this age-old clutter elimination system in no time. Best-selling 10-Minute Feng Shui author Skye Alexander shows you how to transform your environment, and in doing so, transform you life as well! Show less

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