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Note to self: Start that to-do list - Buffalo News

This time of year, I find myself wanting to make a few changes around the house without spending much money. The January itch to declutter and rearrange stuff has now spilled over into February. I bought a new plant for the fireplace mantel. I ...

Professional organizer helps people declutter - Staunton News Leader

February can be a graveyard for new years resolutions, but for people who resolved to clean up their homes or offices and still haven't gotten started, Staunton-based professional organizer Kathryn McMillan simply sees them as potential clients. "I ...

First Steps to Home Improvement: Clean and Declutter - Associated Content

As Spring approaches, advertisements abound for purchasing new furniture, blinds, curtains or home decor items to brighten a home's interior. Many home interior articles address redecorating a home, but fail to mention that the first steps in home ...

To make home right, we need to declutter - Macomb Daily

Coming back from vacation with more fabulous stones than you can reasonably store or display adds to a home's overall negative energy flow. Feng shui practitioner Nancy Eveslage limited her stone collection to only those of the heart-shaped variety ...

Big Yellow Self Storage Urges Brits To Stick To Their Resolutions ... - PRLog (free press release)

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 03, 2010 – With January now behind us and the temperature beginning to warm up, many Brits will be abandoning their New Year’s resolutions this week. Plans to clear out the old and detox the system are at a massive ...

Feng shui at work? Go with the flow - The Guardian

It may have helped Madonna, Chaka Khan, Kelly Brook and – bizarrely – Geoff Boycott , but can feng shui really improve your working life? While most of us would probably think "Er, no", some businesses, including British Airways, the Body Shop ...

Decluttering will give you a bigger house, designer says - Cleveland Plain Dealer

PD file Christopher Lowell went national after setting up shop in Chagrin Falls. The Great Recession could be the best thing ever to happen to pack-rat homeowners. Instead of moving to a bigger house that you can't afford, you should just declutter ...

TheSpec.com - go_at_home - Create the perfect kitchen - Hamilton Spectator

If that's the case you need to start by having a really good declutter and then seeing how much extra space you really need. Designer Ben Huckerby says: "Planning is key. Before I design a kitchen for anyone I first eat a meal with them so I can see ...

Author's year as 'Oprah' - Windsor Star

Okrant recommends three Oprah tips to everyone: Adopt a pet from a shelter (she got a cat), declutter your home, and do hands-on philanthropy. "I now deliver food to a food pantry." The one tip Okrant could never master, however, was dressing as ...

Cabin fever - Augusta Free Press

When we first married, the patch of dirt in front of our home would not grow anything ... I would set my timer for 15 minutes and go pull some ivy! Each day I could declutter a little bit of the ivy! The best part was that I didn’t kill myself in ...

Voting Question: Am i packing to move too soon? How can i make packing less stressful?

Since the lease is up at the end of February, we plan to move into our new apartment March 18 during spring break. We just found the perfect place 3 days ago and are so excited! I've already started packing boxes and have maybe 10 or 12 packed. My husband thinks I'm starting too soon and that we'll have plenty of time to pack later. But i know how our schedules are, hectic, always last minute, and stressful as hell. Family LOVES to break into our schedule and make us make time for them. But am i packing too soon? Also, we live in a 1300 sq.ft. townhouse (3 bed 3 bath) and are moving to a 1200 sq.ft. flat (3 bedroom 2 bath). So we're down sizing a little bit. I need some really good tips on how I can declutter, and pack at the same time. Please and thank you!!!i have a family member who gives me too much stuff! they have spent almost $1000 on the best of the best pots and pans. we dont have enough cabinet space and arent willing to get rid of them incase we need them. that family member is a HOARDER and gives my husband and i things all the time. it's not that we arent grateful, we just dont have the space. all the STUFF is interfering in my relationship with my husband. we have a dog that loves to chew on and destroy EVERYTHING. The clutter is too much. please help! more

Resolved Question: Help! How do I let go of old toys and kid related stuff?

Besides tossing or donating them... I mean the psychological reasoning... I'm 25! Some old toys I can donate or sell cheap, and the xtra special stuff I keep (maybe a medium box full) but what about all the other junk?? Board games that look new because I took care of them, action figures, trading cards, knick knacks.... ack!! I've read some good declutter books, but they only talk about the parents' viewpoint... but I'm not a parent, it's my own stuff that's been sitting there for years... please help, thanks. more

Resolved Question: How can I remove icons from my Notification area?

My Notification area is showing icons that I rarely use. I have ticked 'Hide inactive icons' in Taskbar but they still appear. When I go to 'Customize'in 'Taskbar'it shows 'Hide when not in use' and it will not change. Can you help me to declutter this area please more

Resolved Question: How not to be such a packrat, whats a normal amount?

Now Im not to the extreme or anything. But I do find myself holding on to things that other people find odd. I'm just a keepsake person I guess. My question is I really need to declutter!!! However, I cant figure out on my own what should stay and what should go! I even keep some old clothes because they were my "favorite around that age" ....I know thats odd, but idk. Without just deciding to shove everything i own in the attic( since Im 21 and I'd assume I'd run out of space up there eventually ;) ) how do I know whats a normal amount of things to keep? more

Voting Question: What's the best way to image a freshly installed Windows 7 computer for easy recovery?

I'm setting up a new laptop with Windows 7 and it's taking quite a while to declutter the system, install Office, apply patches, update drivers, etc. I've created a system recovery CD so I can reinstall the OS in event of a catastrophic drive failure, but I don't want to have to start over from scratch if I can avoid it. What's the best (easiest / cheapest) way to save an image of this system in its current state which I can easily restore onto a new harddrive if the old one fails? I have a DVD burner and a USB thumbdrive. I've looked at PartImage, DriveImage, Ghost, etc. but they all seem rather complicated. Doesn't anyone have a solution where I can boot off a CD, point the app at a particular partition, and it will either image it to DVD(s) or restore that image from DVD(s)? Any suggestions appreciated. Thx. more

Resolved Question: I desperately need to tidy and declutter - tell me to do it please?

Please, please, PLEASE say something to motivate me into getting off my bottom and doing it! Or even just command me to start on a certain room now. Its just such a big task I don't know where to start... So be horrible to me and tell me to get on with it!Ok guys thankyou very much! I am going to have a cigarette and then DO IT! Bin liners at the ready and...gooooooooooooooooooo!!!Thanks for the kind words, harsh words and tips! I've done six bin liners full of rubbish and general junk that just clutters up my life ;) Hope everyone else who wanted to do some work starts today too! I'm having a ten minute break ;) more

Resolved Question: How can I convince my parents to let me spend a week alone at our lake house?

I live in a very fast-paced city and have a demanding, stressful schedule, and I have a really strong desire to spend a week of my winter break up alone at our lake house in the mountains just writing, painting, and chilling. I've been inspired by Walden Pond and want solitary time in nature to reflect. I would send them a text or email every day just to let them know I'm fine, but would spend the rest of the time without the internet or TV and just declutter my brain. The house is only like a three hour drive from my house, and I'm familiar with the route, but haven't driven it before just because it's slightly winding and they're paranoid about me getting into an accident. I'd go up during the daylight before it gets snowy, and go to the store and get everything I need for the week, then not drive again. I wouldn't have anyone over. The house has a high-tech alarm system so nobody could break in. I have a health condition, but I can manage it myself for a week, and one of our neighbors up there is a retired oncologist who knows us well, so if I truly needed help I could go to him. There are medical facilities up there. It's close to a ski resort so they have all the things you'd need. I'm 17, and will be 18 next spring. Do you think this is an unreasonable request? I mean, we have the house and it's just sitting there empty so why not use it? How can I talk them into agreeing to this? I really need to go, so helpful answers would be appreciated.CC - I don't spook easily. I don't think it snows that frequently in the mid-morning, and the roads are maintained. Yeah, our house is slightly more plush than Thoreau's! :) more

Voting Question: How much should I sell my MegaDrive and games for?

I'm trying to declutter and thought its time to sell my trusty old megadrive.. I have 47 games (including things like Shining Force) and three controllers. Really not sure what I should aim to sell for, any ideas?We're moving house so i need every penny i can get ;) more

Resolved Question: i need a playlist for my "declutter/throw out all the shit i dont need day"?

ok so im in a funny mood today rock and pop. im havin a tough time n im thinkin maybe if a declutter my room i will declutter my head anyhoo i need a playlist to that! im open to any suggestions! my recently played include: HIM 30 seconds to mars alexisonfire nightwish lovex the temper trap paramore flyleaf metallica as i said hit me with your best song :D:D:D more

Resolved Question: cleaning a cluttered house!?

I dunno what to do anymore.. we are clean the house is clean. its just little spots of clutter.... most of it is putting things outta my sons reach. so those areas look all cluttered. and we have tons of papers. to be shredded just dont have a shredder.we have boxes in the closet with some of the stuff that we have like sentimental and stuff. even that is getting all messy.what are some tips to declutter, it is all getting on my nerves. more

Resolved Question: How to de-clutter and prevent hoarding and bring myself to through things out?

I wouldn't consider myself OCD for hoarding as I don't have an awful lot of possesions. I have a tidy room and a bit of stuff in my closet and a few boxes in the garage, not a crazy messy house spilling with stuff if thats what one pictures of a hoarder(not too anxious about it too),but I am trying to declutter my life and need a little help here!I have in the past kept things because I think I will need them in the future habit from my mom i think, now I am trying to be ruthless because I want simplicity and space and organisation, should I throw away old school work papers/books too? more

Resolved Question: Survey: How many rooms would you?

declutter for $150 cash? more

Voting Question: Help need motivation for cleaning a messy apartment...?

It's my only day off for the until next month and and my apartment is a MESS. Everything is everywhere (I decided to declutter, 3 weeks ago pulled everything out and then didn't have time to finish it). It would be a waste of time to put everything back as there is lots I don't need and all that effort would have been for nothing. I'm pretty sure I can get it done today if I focus but the task seems overwhelming. Help more

Resolved Question: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.......................?

How can this mantra be applied to someone's personal life? For reduce I have: reduce the amount of toxins in one's life by getting rid of negative influences such as friends, cutting back on unhealthy foods, and taking the time to declutter. I can't think of anyway to apply the other two. I'm trying to view this mantra in a holistic light. It's not just about rescuing the environment, but our lives too. more

Resolved Question: How can I get my wife to declutter our house from all of her stuff?

Resolved Question: Need good sites to declutter and how to help a hoarder let go of there items.?

I have posted an other question about this friend who is being kicked out of his place by the 15th. I need to helop him and not sure how to start. We are having a city wide garage sale in my town. i am 30 minutes from his town. But can maybe have a yard sale at his home as well. With Hoarders does anyone know if he will flip or how to handle this sort of thing? Thanks for ideas. more

Resolved Question: Should I pay someone to help me declutter?

should i pay a lady $35 per hour to help me organize my office and declutter it or should i wait 3 weeks for my colleague to help me (he always enjoys doing that stuff) thanks! more

Resolved Question: how do you find a person/company to help you declutter?

alabamaMark C, to answer your question. YES!sojourn, Thank you!!! more

Resolved Question: Problems after i rebooted my computer?

I have a Gateway PC. My system is Vista. This was my first time rebooting and before everything was completely fine. I just wanted to declutter everything out and start fresh. When i finished installing the Operating System Disk it went straight to my Windows Desktop and the resolution changed. (I have a 15.4" screen but now the resolution only goes up to a 15" screen (1024 X 768 pixles) which makes everything on my screen abnormally large and not the right size. My laptop doesn't even pick up any wireless routers or anything wireless anymore. I have a build in wireless internet but all it needs to do is connect to a wireless router and i have a Linksys Wireless Router that works perfectly fine. My siblings have laptops of their own and they connect completely fine to the internet so i know this must be because of me rebooting. Not sure whats the problem but i can't restore my old settings since i rebooted more than once to see if anything would change. I'm currently using a chord to connect directly to the Linksys with Port 1 but i want to know how to access the interned withought wires. more

Voting Question: What are some good ways to declutter?

I just feel like my house has way too much clutter, but when I look at the whole big picture I get discouraged so I don't do anything. I need to figure out how to get rid of the junk/clutter room by room? Also do you have any organization tips, since we don't have a lot of closet space, etc? more

Resolved Question: How do you declutter? Im looking around my place and wondering where to start!!!?

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Resolved Question: how can i organize and declutter my home and sort things out effectively?

hi everyone~ok i have been ignoring the clutter and disorganization that i live in,i am trying to make a start,but when i do nothing seems to change,any efective ideas advice or motivation much appreciated. i live in an old house which is my parents that needs so much repair,so itend to have clothes in suitcases,and piles of stuff everywhere,i am going to sort out the clothes by getting them done in the laundrete because im so overwhelmed with stuff even when they come back they have no place,i am on a limited income and cant completely fix up the house and remodel it,any cheap ideas,another big clutter problem is piles of magazines and newspapers i keep them for reference as i am interested in the beauty industry,i have no place to store them,i just cant cope with everything i have piles of bags with stuff and no where to put them i got in a bad rut,i also have stuff belong to my parents that i cant throw out as they are sentimental but they are adding to the clutter,if anyone has any thoughts on how i can tackle or get out of this please thank you more

Resolved Question: How to live on less, save more money?

This might be helpful. This is for those who are trying to get through the reccession. To do this on a long term basis, decrease all unnessecary expenses. Instead of driving, carpool, walk, ride a bicycle or take public transportation. (1)Take a look around your house or apartment. Go through every room and get rid of the things you don't need. Your stress levels will plummet as you enter into clutter free rooms for the first time. Declutter! Sell all of your unwanted items to a thrift store (You keep landfills free of rubbish and you save more money). By selling your unwanted items to thrift stores, it aslso helps those businesses get revenue. Keep them to the the essentials (You need food, water and shelter to survive). (2)Closets:Clear out all of your closets. Ten outfits of clothing is plenty for one person. Sell all unused clothing to a thrift store (as well as closet hangers). It saves space and time for packing if you are planning to travel. (3)Food. Buy food in bulk. It lasts longer, you save more money and you lose weight without even thinking of going on a diet. Avoid grocery stores (they are too pricey). (4)Repair and maintenance. Repair your clothing by sewing. Have your purses repaired too. (5)Shopping. Buy all clothing at a used clothing store (Department stores charge more). (6)Internet. Use the Internet at a public library instead of at home. (7)Suitcases:Replace them with backpacks (You travel lighter and it saves you more time, money and effort). By doing so, you save a lot of time, money, effort and space. Your stress levels will plummet and you have a clearer head and more freedom (more quality time to spend with friends and family). Having less is better. Trying doing this on a long term basis. Here is one more suggestion: By spending less, put all money in your bank accounts to pay off all expenses (bills, debt etc). more

Resolved Question: how can i ask my mom to plan a garage sale?

okay well we have a lot of junk, and my parents think so too. so i always ask if we can mplan a garge sale on august 10 (national garage sale day) but they keep saying no, we would still have to declutter and its a lot of work. should i just ask some friends (close family friends) if they can just help me organize things and t them in boxes and then like a couple of weeks before do youit hink we could just still plan it? as in pricing, what to sell, and what time to what time? more

Resolved Question: I HATE cleaning my room ! i need to declutter ! helppp !?

so i have the attention span of a dog . i cant do one thing for a long time or ill get really bored . i need to keep my room clean or my parents wont let me go to cheer practice . any ways to make it fun ? also help on how to let go of things like clothes ? more

Resolved Question: What do I need in a CORE wardrobe?

I'm planning on giving away most of my clothes to declutter. What list of items would you say was needed to create a fairly simple casual wardrobe? Eg: how many pairs of jeans, how many t-shirts... I really want to just get rid of all my old and unflattering stuff and stick to the basics of clothes i love! more

Resolved Question: Help me declutter my bedroom?

I want to have just the basics in there as I am giving it a makeover (http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090617031243AAtLywM), but my partner and I have so much stuff! Its a small room and because of all the stuff we have in there it constantly looks a mess. Its mainly clothes etc but we have so much of it! Give me some motivation and tips to be brave and say goodbye to 80% of it! more

Resolved Question: I need advice on how to get rid of things I don't need...I'm packing for my move?

I'm labeling the boxes. But other than that I need ideas on how to keep everything organized! And....I would really hate to start opening boxes and find a lot of random stuff and things I dont even need. I want to simplify..declutter..... but I find it hard! I'm a pack rat I gues... more

Resolved Question: Why does clutter make you angry, anxious, nervous and upset. I have a lot of stuff, books and I find when?

when I get home I"M really anxious and nervous, I"m trying to declutter bu tI"d like to know what it psychically does to your energy and why? thanks!dont; tell me about niecy nash now, I know her gig very well !Oh you're not a dork at all, I tihnk I am partly a clean freak who feels out of control My grandmother had a house like a museum, with art and her rooms were like works of art , I have no idea how she raised 3 kids that way. BUt I can't be like that. I think object s just hold energy and I pick up on that energy. more

Resolved Question: How do I declutter my house before moving?

I will be moving in a couple of months and I was wondering how do I get rid of the clutter around the house? My husband and I are living in a four bedroom house, it is just the two of us, we will be moving into a smaller house. How do I know what furniture and misc. to keep and what to get rid of? more

Resolved Question: my room is a disaster. please help me.?

okay so i really need to clean my room and get rid of a lot of stuff this summer. pretty much all my junk is stuffed under my bed, in closets, drawers, and everywhere. like old hw, binders, books, food, clothes. everytime i "clean" my room i end up taking everythign out and stuffing it back into my room. my room is really cluttered and i need to declutter it to get more space and have it feel more comfortable. can someone offer me tips on getting my room cleaned? thank you more

Resolved Question: What is the first thing you do...?

..after you finish the last day of school? I always declutter my room and rearrange it. Thanx for answering =) more

Resolved Question: Do you have any tips to help me re-organize, declutter, downsize my house (empty nest)?

I need to streamline my house a bit. It's amazing how much stuff a family can accumulate, we've lived here since 1981, and have recently become 'empty-nesters'. I'd love to learn about how other people have 'decluttered'. more

Voting Question: What to do about shopping bags?

Every time I get home from shopping I just leave the bags full of the stuff I just bought on the floor and it adds to the clutter. I'm going to declutter my house but I'm not sure what to do about all the clutter I get from just going shopping. I use the things I buy but if I don't need what I bought right that minute, it will just sit there and take up room. So what should I do?? Usually what I buy I need like clothing and other things more

Resolved Question: How do I declutter my room?

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Resolved Question: How long did it take you to completely declutter your home?

Hi there, I'm on a bit of a journey. For as long as I can remember I've always had too much stuff. Its a trait passed on from my mom and from hers. I've been embracing the joy of purging and clearing out cupboards, but somehow it feels like there's never an end. Somedays I look around me and I feel overwhelmed. I'm sure there are folks that are far worse off then my husband and I are, in regards to our junk. But I find as I get older, I just want less stuff. How long of a journey is this going to be? How long did it take you to be rid of your 'stuff' and finally live better with less? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: How can I declutter my bedroom?

I'm a teenager, before I start. My bedroom, even when tidy, looks cluttered. When I've made the bed, vacuumed, still looks cluttered. I have a few things on my chest of drawers, a few on my desk, and a few on my windowsill, and people have said if I remove these things it'll look less cluttered. My shelves have minimal things on them, aside from one shelf which I'm cleaning out later. What should I do? more

Resolved Question: Suggestions to reduce stress in the home?

My wife and I have recently noticed the level of stress in our home has increased. Much of it is related to our jobs (my company is in Chp11 so job security is an issue, her company is having issues also). We have two children, ages 10 months and 3 1/2, they are an absolute blessing, but keeping up with them can be challenging. Our mornings are rushed, and our afternoons are rushed to figure out and prepare dinner, play with and get the little ones down for the night...then we are exhausted and feel like we are letting ourselves and our house get further and further behind. Any ideas or suggestions from others out there in similar situations? Need ideas on how to better organize our time, declutter our home and lives, and learn to relax. more

Resolved Question: Am Attempting A Total Declutter!!?

Hey all I'm hoping to move into a 2 bedroomed house by the middle of june; and I'm intending to declutter my bedroom, which still has a load of stuff from uni etc. As I don't drive, I'm slightly worried as to where to put all stuff that can't just be chucked in a regular bin. Does anyone have any idea how I can declutter with some amount of organisation? Thanks! Marissax more

Voting Question: how do i delete an "empty shell" of an icon (vista)?

i uninstalled a program before deleting it's icon on my desktop. now when i try to delete the icon, it says it cannot be deleted because it's location cant be found!! i know it's not a big deal, but my whole purpose of uninstalling the program was to declutter my desktop, and now i cant even get the icon off! any ideas? more

Voting Question: I want to get rid of some of my baby items...what should I get rid of?

My daughter is nine months old and starting to out grow some of her things so its time to pack some things up and get rid of others. I know that my husband and I want another child but I don't think I will even try to get pregnant again for another two years, What sort of things should I get rid of and what should I keep? So far all we are going to sell is the Baby Einstein bouncer because my daughter doesn't like it and she has a walker and an activity saucer. In a few months I'll be throwing away her bath tub, bottles and pacifiers. She has a swing, a pack-and-play, a floor activity mat, tons of clothes, etc. However most of it is all girl stuff and the only things that are gender neutral are her highchair, car seat and stroller which also concerns me if we have a boy next time. I just want to start to declutter because we have no storage space. What sort of things would be valuable to keep for our next child, what things can we do without? Thanks for any advice!!!!!For now, things will be stored in our garage (we live in California so the weather isn't extreme but there are black widows...YIKES!) and then eventually when she outgrows her crib we'll get a storage unit. If this helps.... more

Resolved Question: Should I sell the baby gym/playmat now too?

OK so I'm about to move house and trying to both declutter & raise funds for stuff we need by selling a lot on eBay. Things like the bumbo, the lindam door bouncer, a kick & play toy etc are all going. I'm in two minds as to whether to get rid of the baby einstein play gym - my son sits unaided but still uses this ocassionally, but I'm wondering by the time we move will he notice? I highly doubt it. He's 8mos now and we're moving in about a month. When did you stop using/ get rid of the play gym ThanksLynne you're welcome to the bumbo - its a lilac one too!! I'm sure we can work out a way with good 'ole paypal xwho knows if/when next time will be, I'd rather buy again if needed and clear space now, no position to hoarde! more

Resolved Question: Declutter / spring clean question?

I am trying to declutter / spring clean by chaotic home. Everytime I try to do that I feel overwhelmed with things like how did I get into such a mess. I know the basic rule - do you need it? do you use it? do you love it? Can anyone offer me any pratical advice? more

Resolved Question: How long does it take to declutter your throat?

please! more

Resolved Question: How do I remove film safely from an old camera?

In my recent efforts to declutter I have found two cameras with film. Neither will rewind. I would like to try to save the film and find out what pictures are on there. Is it possible? Are there any camera shops left out there? more

Resolved Question: How to remove old carpet foam stuck to wooden floorboards ?

I have just had a major declutter upstairs and am left with 2 quite large areas in 2 bedrooms that have had carpet down, the remains of the backing are firmly stuck to the wooden floorboards. Does anyone have an easy way of getting this up so i can get some rugs down ? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Book search for cleaning book, or decluttering book, that has sample rooms, HOW LONG IT TOOK (hrs), and then?

Book search for cleaning book, or decluttering book, that has different rooms (bedroom, basement, etc), HOW LONG IT TOOK (hrs), and then how it looks when done. My need is the How Long It Took to Declutter portion. Might be a TV Show book, ie. Clean House, TLC shows, etc. more

Resolved Question: How can I help my family declutter our house?

We've got so many papers, antiques from my grandparents' house (after they moved to assisted living facilities), and just JUNK in general. I want to help clean but I never know what papers or documents are important, and I really don't want to throw out like a bill or something... We're trying to move all my grandparents' stuff downstairs to the basement, so that's slowly getting taken care of... But yeah. The problem right now isn't mopping or vacuuming-- the problem is getting rid of junk! Thanks for your help. more

Resolved Question: Decluttering--how to "let go" of THINGS?

What do you tell yourself to 'let go' of things and not keep them just because they were you mothers or grandfathers (both long ago deceased) or one of your greatest friends (also deceased for a few yrs.). It's not like those are the only things or I'll really lose my memories. I have a bit of guilt when I let go. Some are just 'not me' and just 'dust collectors'. Maybe someone has some magic words, thoughts, a proverb that would help me let go and help me declutter. I would most certainly appreciate it! more

Resolved Question: i need some advice on housekeeping?

im really bad at housework etc i hate it although i do like having a clean tidy home i find it hard to maintain as i have 3 young children it has now become quite bad and im embaressed of my house dont think its ever been this bad im clean dont get me wrong i clean i just dont declutter or tidy away now there seems to be stuff everywhere evry cupboard is full every draw theres stuff everywhere and then there are clothes in the bedrooms again everywhere i just dont know where to start and i feel i wanna get it all sorted now had a bit of a reality check when i realised that im soon to be 25 and i shouyld be grown up enough to take care of my house by now but i just dont know how to do it where to start im sure you can tell by what ive written already that im not organised enough for routine and rotas ive tried really hard i have tried fly lady but its the motivation that i lack i look at what needs doin i write lists rotas everything but dont do it please help any advice welcome x more