Economic Organizing, or "When the going gets tough, the tough get organized"

In these anxious times, some home-sellers' (and buyers') dreams were put on hold due to the current state of our economy. My take on this? Let's fall in love with our houses again, and have fun doing it! When the going gets tough, the tough get organized.

Let's think about that basement - you were going to clean it out anyway if you moved, so why not tackle it now, while you are waiting for the market to pick back up? It WILL pick back up. We are Americans - we will shop, eat, and play no matter what! So, to get ready for those new purchases to come, here are some ways to make space in your great, existing, home:

Pick the largest storage areas first: Basement, Garage, Attic
Set up 4 cardboard boxes: Keep, Toss, Donate, Sell (use ebay or local consignment shops)
Work Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Read your room, and clear at least 1 Square Foot per day
Create Zones for Your Things: Home Decor, Seasonal Decor, Memorabilia/Photos, Outdoor Games, Gardening Supplies, Hardware/Tools, etc.
Label and Contain Everything: use plastic bins and apply clear packing tape over index cards, labeled with large print for the contents


Just think how prepared you will be when it comes time to really move!