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Fed Up With Mom's Mess Oct. 26, 2024

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: My elderly mom wants to move from her house in the country to a smaller home in town. Th... Read More

'Messiness' Might Actually Be ADHD Sep. 01, 2024

Dear Annie®

Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in about the fact that "Wife Problem" should be assessed for ADHD. T... Read More

The Great Mystery of Household Accumulation Feb. 01, 2024

Everyday Cheapskate

Have you ever noticed that no matter the size of your apartment, condominium, house, garage, drawers... Read More

How and When to Let Go of Household Clutter Jan. 15, 2024

Everyday Cheapskate

Now and then I hear from readers who are facing a dilemma that strikes a chord with me personally. I... Read More

From Closet Chaos to Calm in 4 Easy Steps Dec. 25, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

Want to make your life easier? Clean out, clean up and get your clothes closet organized. With an or... Read More

The Ultimate Junk Drawer Oct. 24, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

Is your stuff really worth what it's costing you to store it? There's nothing like a couple of episo... Read More

Cleaning Up So Contractors Like Me Jul. 15, 2023

Stephanie Hayes

Tell me why I loaded the dishwasher before "Brian" came over. Tell me why I cannot welcome any contr... Read More

Hotel Rooms That Make Stuff Disappear Feb. 15, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

I am embarrassed to admit how many personal items I've left behind in hotel rooms over the years. I'... Read More

Excellent Solutions for Your 7 Biggest Clutter Problems Jan. 30, 2023

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I have a theory that most of us would be more than willing to let go of the stuff that's cluttering ... Read More

Dreaming of an Organized Garage Jan. 24, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

I like an organized home. When things get all chaotic and messy, I find that my mind kind of gets th... Read More

Getting Organized Will Put Money in Your Pocket and a Smile on Your Face Jan. 19, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

Has this ever happened to you: While searching for the Valentine centerpiece you stumble across the ... Read More

The Chair Nov. 23, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

When I tell you that I am a born-messy, for whom the years have magnified that trait, it is not with... Read More

Physical and Emotional Clutter Oct. 20, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sa... Read More

Messy Habits May Mean More Mar. 11, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I am a licensed professional counselor writing in response to "Cleaning the Chaos," the ... Read More

Organized Organization Mar. 05, 2022

The Art of Design

Organization is an interior design's best friend. Unsurprisingly, human perception is almost entirel... Read More

Hoarding Addiction Might Bury Me Alive Feb. 12, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I am a single and retired homeowner. The problem is that I have a spending addiction whe... Read More

Sick of Living With a Slob Feb. 10, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: My boyfriend, "Denny," and I have been together for two years, living together for the l... Read More

Face to Face With the Junk Drawer Feb. 03, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

I'm going to go on a limb and assume that you have a junk drawer. We all have one, and I don't know ... Read More

Clutter's Last Stand Jan. 27, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

What would we do if we actually had to use everything we own, including all that stuff in the drawer... Read More

Get Organized to Put Money in Your Pocket and a Smile on Your Face Nov. 01, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

Has this ever happened to you? While searching for the Valentine's Day centerpiece, you stumble acro... Read More