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"How can you get rid of this? This is the best butter dish for Siamese cats." A woman waved a beige butter container in the air from the opposite side of the yard. She continued to extol the virtues of the Tupperware to anyone within earshot at the ...

Economy breathes new life into old things at garage sales - Lansing State Journal

Who would you rather move the junk stored in your trunk, some fat guy in jean shorts or some young, strapping piece of man yum? That of course is a decision you’ll have to make on your own. College Hunks Hauling Junk has clean-cut collegian types ...

Company offers hunks, foxes to move your junk - Dayton Daily News

Your creative side may be saying now, even as your bank account says later. But here's a little secret: A dismal economy and the need to pinch pennies doesn't mean you can't give your home a fresh, updated look. Redesigning the home doesn't have to ...

Old is new again: Updating a home without breaking the bank - Contra Costa Times

The latest thing in digital television is the LED-lit screen replacing the LCD technology used in most high-definition sets sold today. I took a trip to Fry's Electronics to see just what LED TV is all about. Here's what I learned: Light-emitting ...

Tech Talk: LED televisions aren't what they appear to be - Long Beach Press-Telegram

Every summer, many families decide to move to a new home. This move can be across town or on the other side of the country. Making the move in the summertime is easier on the children. Change is always difficult even in the best of times. Now with ...

The FlyLady | Making a peaceful move - Augusta Free Press

AS THE Bromsgrove Carnival returns to the town tomorrow (Saturday), its organisers are urging residents to turn out in their droves and make it a big success. Committee member Jules Evans said: “We have put a lot of effort into bringing back the ...

Town gears up for return of carnival - Bromsgrove Standard

Winding through the lanes of the Gower in Wales I watch as the bars on my car phone slowly disappear until the “no signal” sign flashes up. At that point I turn left into the entrance to Three Cliffs Bay campsite. For me, come rain or shine, this ...

A campsite in Wales away from the bustle - Times Online

Preparing to kick off a revolutionary world tour in Barcelona, Larry, Bono, the Edge and Adam have already travelled a long road to get here. In astonishingly frank interviews with Brendan O'Connor, the band reveal the role of God in fighting their ...

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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?

please provide a looooong descriptive answer. Thanks more

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 Thanks Lynne you're welcome to the bumbo - its a lilac one too!! I'm sure we can work out a way with good 'ole paypal x who 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

Resolved Question: Where is the best way to start to declutter a house with four kids under 14?

I've been married almost 15 years and moved here almost 10 years ago, we have four kids ( 14,11,9&7). They are all in school and I babysit for a preschooler who is here most of the week. Where, when and what would be your advice on the best place to start really decluttering and starting a routine for my house and I, help! more

Resolved Question: Do you like to declutter?

Doesn't it feel great to get rid of junk? more

Resolved Question: Decluttering, what do I keep?

I am 22, trying to declutter my life. I have so many clothes.. much of which are not even all that nice.. but I keep them 'just in case'. Same with everything else around. I don't want this much stuff. I don't want to throw away something I may need either. Help! Ps. How do you know what is worth pawning? more

Resolved Question: how do you get rid of gifts you don't want?

My extended family gives me and my kids way too many gifts. Stuff I really don't want... my 8 year old loves everything she gets, of course. I need to declutter without hurting feelings! I don't want the 8 year old to get sad, and I don't want my other relatives to feel hurt either....but I have too much clutter! David, I didn't say these were Christmas gifts... They are garage sale items! Like a puzzle made to hang on the wall (already made) and a croquet chicken that lays an egg and won't stop making noise. A torn purse, a candle holder dated 1994 with half a candle in it, etc. These aren't things I can regift. more

Resolved Question: Where and how do I start to declutter dresser and desk?

How do I start to declutter desk dresser closet etc,, I need help more

Resolved Question: Yahoo is running REALLY slow..?

For some reason every once in awhile(several times a week) yahoo slows down to a crawl. Pages refuse to load and the internet takes forever to log on users. I have broadband(or whatever the fastest is..) and this problem should NOT happen. It's not my computer since I regularly upkeep it(I run ani-virus/adware programs, declutter, defrag, and run the disk cleanup every week. I clean cookies and everything else via Ccleaner.) My point is that it's yahoo. I have done numerous speed tests to no avail(speed is always up to par). I have called customer service and have had several techs come out and check everything. I have just about had my fill...Yahoo may lose a customer very soon if a solution doesn't present itself in less then a month. Anyone else having this issue? more

Resolved Question: How do I cut out the clutter?

I have a huge home and you would think with all the space it would make it easier to keep things organized. But with four children 3 of which are in elementary school (lots of papers hanging around) and one being a toddler, a husband who is a pack rat and myself trying to keep up with all of it is a huge task. Seriously i am at the point of getting a huge trash can and tossing anything no matter how important it is! I don't mind being the one doing all the housework considering i stay home and my husband works his ass off to support that decision. But now i am just overwhelmed with all the mess. I guess what i am looking for is any and all suggestions to try to declutter my home and find places for everything all while on a tight budget. It would be easy to just go and buy tons of organizers but honestly I've looked and that could get expensive. my trouble areas are kids rooms and laundry! more

Resolved Question: How can I declutter my home and keep it tidy?

My husband & I started off in a tiny 1 bedroom flat. We were happy like that & figured we'd get a bigger place when I finished college & we were ready to start a family. But we had a contraception accident & we got pregnant earlier than planned. I had to give up college and now we have a beautiful baby but we are stuck in our tiny home with only one income. Everything is a big mess. We have no time, no energy, no space and even when I try to tidy up, there is no room to put anything. There are 3 of us in a tiny place that was meant for only one person. The place is a wreck. We need all our stuff but there is nowhere to put it and we can't find anywhere else till I have a job and we have 2 incomes. That's 3 years away and it seems like we're wasting our sons early years in this mess. I see families on tv where the child has his own little bedroom and it all looks so beautiful and it makes me cry to think we can't give that to our son. We have his cot and our bed and clothes and toys and everything in one room and it just looks like one big mess. I don't know where to start - even when I try to clean up, there is nowhere to put anything anyway! :( more

Resolved Question: For mums of multiples...should i be dreading the crawling stage?....and...(lots of qs warning!!)?

....any tips on how to prepare my home / body / mind / teenagers for when my twins start crawling? i know the general drill with singletons...stair gates/declutter/remove dangerous objects etc, but are there extra things i will need to consider with twins? is it gonna be a logistical nightmare? my house has 3 levels...kitchen/living room/bedroom on different floors not by choice. wouldnt it be easier if one of them started crawling a few weeks before the other? what were ur experiences? more

Resolved Question: advice; moving in 11 weeks?

any tidbits on moving this far out. I will be gone two weekends between now and then. I have not moved in 22 years however I am organized and declutter all the time. I don't have anywhere to put the packed boxes short of piling up my house. How much should I do now? I would like to pack boxes according to the rooms I am putting them in and then have a color chart for each box to where everyone knows where to put them. I also think I am going to move my kitchen the week before so I can have a pot of chili waiting for those moving us. I don't want to wait too long however I don't want to be rushed or stressed either. Thoughts? TIA more

Resolved Question: decluttering how do you do it?

hi all I have just had my house redecorated - it really needed it and I saved hard and now its lovely. however i now need to declutter and i cant do it. I find it impossible to throw out nice stuff - even if its going to goodwill I feel I should hang on to it "just in case" for instance i have over 40 pillowcases and 30 pairs of shoes and bags uncountable. please could you tell me the best way you found to get rid of stuff you no longer need. for instance i have a study full of books half of which i will read again - it would break my heart to give them away but with space needed - i have to be brutal. another for instance - i have lots of half used lipstick and makeup pencils should i just throw then away? with two growing daughters (twins aged nearly 4) - i want to teach them how to be tidy and be able to get rid of stuff when they need to. i suppose i am a hoarder at heart and i want to stop. any ideas? thanks pals sorry didnt mean to put this in to languages - yes i go to alot of garage sales over here we call them car boot sales - and i have double of everything - i have 4 pairs of half worn tennis shoes 4 black patent leather bags etc etc. i dont have loads of money and i wish i could declutter so i could see what i have and then buy to compliment what i have. we cant write stuff off on taxes here.one of the main questions i have is should i throw out 3 of the half used pairs of tennis shoes and all of the half used make-up - i have make-up going back 15 years - help. i tried that website and am getting hopeful and also less depairing that i am not alone thanks. more

Resolved Question: How do declutter the house?

any tips, advice more

Resolved Question: I want to declutter....how do I do this?

Please give me simple easy steps so I CAN DO IT....or at least start to do it. more

Resolved Question: what is the best way to declutter your bedroom if ur a 23 year old girl with lots of crap?

Resolved Question: Why am i so attached to material things and how can i let them go?

i have a serious shopping addiction. i have clothes and shoes i've never even worn. i also have a problem throwing things away. i'm trying to clean out my closet and declutter my life but i'm finding it difficult to throw away clothes i wore in high school! more

Resolved Question: help with decluttering the house?

what are some ideas to declutter a house and make it look great because i tidy up the lounge and it still looks messy. more

Resolved Question: what should I carry in my handbag?

I need to declutter my handbag and don't know what essential and what isn't. more

Resolved Question: how do i get more organised?

now i need some real good answers-10 points! first how do i declutter with out having all my stuff out and then being to lazy to put it back and having to stuff it in my wardrobe, and then how do i keep it tidy when i'm tired and just can't be bothered to hang my clothes up or put things away, i have quite a small room and i start school in a couple days- (going into year 9) and i want to be organised and stuff so that i don't have the same i lost/ forgot/dog at my homework excuses even though they are usually true (well not the dog part) as i'm soooo untidy, i'm not as bad as some people but i do need some tips on how to get my room organised and keep it that way! any help would be appreciated. thanks.x more

Resolved Question: How can I declutter my Gmail account?

I labeled all the important mail in their respective category but they are still "there to see" in the inbox. I tried deleting a labeled email, hoping that it will still remain when I click on X label, but it deletes it forever! Is there a "folder" option in Gmail? To Olivia = Home > Computers & Internet > Internet > GOOGLE, hello? more

Resolved Question: Housewives - Do you find that your home looks lovely then...?

you start cleaning out the cupboards / drawers and hidden places and think my god! I like to keep my house neat and tidy, but dont alway get the chance to declutter drawers etc... and I was digusted with myself to all the rubbish and dirt I found. Is anyone else like this? God I feel so dirty now lol! Deb E - Agree with you 100%! I work part-time from home, have a two year old and one due in October, and my Hubby hasn't a clue what hard work is put into running a home lol! more

Resolved Question: I am trying to organize and declutter my house. Any tips/ideas to help me get started?

I guess I am wondering, how do you motivate yourself to do this? What strategy do you use when you are working on a big organization project? more

Resolved Question: I'm trying to unpack and declutter, I get attached to the things I have, but I no room for all my things Help!

Resolved Question: Is there anyone in here who has hired a home stager when selling their home?

I was looking into this as a career and wanted to see if it's a good thing to get into. A home stager is someone who helps you to declutter and make the home your selling more show home like, it helps people see themselves in that home. more