The easiest way to create clutter in your home is to say “I might use this one day”. To find out whether you’re creating clutter or being thrifty, weblog Unclutterer recommends treating it like the mate of a sock you recently lost: keep it for a predetermined amount of time, then toss it. More »
If your entertainment centre looks like a fire hazard, it might be time to get the cord clutter under control and hidden away. It’s not as easy as organising your computer cables, but it can still be done without spending a lot of money. More »
Do you open your mail, look at it briefly, then put it aside to deal with later? I did before I was married, and it usually took days before I actually sorted/trashed/recycled the opened mail. Why not open your mail over your recycling bin? That way you can immediately toss anything that isn’t an action item. More »
Windows: Tiles is a new application from Stardock, makers of our favourite desktop organiser , Fences, that keeps your open windows organised in a Metro-style thumbnail view in your sidebar, so you can focus on just the windows you need. More »
Your home folder is the base of operations on your computer, where you throw every document, app installer, photo and other file you’ll need later. So why does it look like it’s been ravaged by a virtual tornado? Here’s how to organise all of your documents so you never have to rummage through a mess of files again. More »
One trick that hotels and resorts (and likely many of you) have been doing for years to save space on towels and washcloths is to roll them tightly into tubes for storage instead of folding them flat. Folding them requires much more space than a rolled-up towel, and they can be stashed in an out-of-the-way basket or drawer. More »
Cleaning your pad is a chore, but it doesn’t have to suck up your entire day. Apartment Therapy suggests tackling a different area of your home every day for 20 minutes and offers a 30-day sample schedule you can adopt. More »
Chances are you own an item or 20 that you don’t actually need. You may even benefit from parting with that stuff. So in the spirit of decluttering, what possessions do you believe deserve a goodbye? More »
Dear Lifehacker, I have too many apps on my smartphone and I can never find what I’m looking for. I know I can just delete them, but I don’t want to get rid of an app I might use. How can I reduce the number of apps on my phone and keep them organised without getting rid of something important? More »
A clear desk surface with no visual clutter might make you more productive, but what about all of the stuff you need for work like pens and paper? Bill Meade at RestartGTD has a clever solution: hide them behind your monitor. More »
