Feb 24, 2026
Winter’s End Is in Sight
Late-season snowstorms and deep freezes notwithstanding, #winter will end one day. Embrace the #spring by getting started now on a few tasks to ease your schedule when the #weather takes a turn for the better! Check your home’s exterior for roofing damage, peeling paint, rotten wood and loose siding, and take note of anything that […]
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Feb 13, 2026
Go for the Gold in the Decluttering Games
In the spirit of the Milan Cortina Winter #Olympics, try “gamifying” your household #cleaning and #decluttering efforts. One strategy is a 30-day minimalism challenge that asks you to declutter X number of items based on the date of the month — one on the first, two on the second and so on. In a 30-day […]
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Feb 12, 2026
Schuss Your Way to a Clutter-Free Home
#Decluttering takes on an #Olympic bent when you attempt the “ski slope” method. “Much like skiing, where you don’t start by going straight down the hill, the ski slope method allows you to crisscross a room, one small section at a time, building momentum as you go,” says its originator, “home therapist” Anita Yakota. “By […]
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Feb 11, 2026
Declutter to Create an Olympic Environment
#Olympic athletes are used to spartan conditions. Housed in temporary dorms during the competition, their #focus is on training, nutrition and performance. No matter what you do on a daily basis, your environment may not lend itself to that kind of #focus if you are surrounded by #clutter, says Medium. “Decluttering isn’t just about #cleaning. […]
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Feb 10, 2026
Sweep Your Home Clean Like an Olympic Curler
Watching the curling competition at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics over the weekend had the unintended consequence of reminding the authors of The Organizing Blog that there are a few areas of the home that could use a good #sweeping. In curling, sweeping the ice clears the way for “the rock” to travel faster and […]
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