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Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo{u2019}s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has revolutionized homes{u2014}and lives{u2014}across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to her acclaimed KonMari Method, with step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. She also provides advice on frequently asked questions, such as whether to keep "necessary"...
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Thomas Nelson
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"So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace but minimalism isn't sparking joy? Decluttering expert and self-proclaimed recovering slob Dana K. White offers sustainable ideas to simplify and manage your home in Organizing for the Rest of Us." --
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"A recent study showed that people with cluttered homes were 77 percent more likely to be overweight or obese. Why? Organization pro Peter Walsh thinks it's because you can't make your best or the healthiest choices in a cluttered, messy, disorganized environment. But there's good news: you can change your habits, change you health, and change your life--all in just 6 weeks. [Includes] a room-by-room organizing guide, quizzes to create customizable...
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Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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"From innovative storage ideas and cleaning tips to space-saving methods and handy products, this essential book is packed with everything you need to effectively and attractively organize your home. Learn how to purge, sort, and 'containerize,' with simple, easy-to-use systems for improving and revitalizing any living space. Toni Hammersley is the creator of A Bowl Full of Lemons, an organizing website that has inspired thousands of people around...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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""Trust Martha to help you master all things organizing--sorting, purging, tidying, and simplifying your life--with smart solutions and inspiration. Here, she offers her best guidance, methods, and DIY projects for organizing in and around your home. Topics include room-by-room strategies (how to sort office paperwork, when to purge the garage or attic), seasonal advice (when to swap out bedding and clothing, how to put away holiday decorations),...
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Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint of the the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House
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[2019]
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English
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A masterclass and look book in one, The Home Edit is filled with bright photographs and detailed tips, from placing plastic dishware in a drawer where little hands can reach to categorizing pantry items by color (there's nothing like a little ROYGBIV to soothe the soul). Above all, it's like having your best friends at your side to help you turn the chaos into calm.
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Clarkson Potter/Publishers
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[2020]
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English
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"The New York Times bestselling authors, of The Home Edit, show you how to contain the chaos and organize every aspect of your life, including hobbies and activities, work and office spaces, luggage and travel, and so much more"--
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Say goodbye to clutter, reduce stress, and live simply with this easy-to-use guide to downsizing!
Whether you are selling your family home, blending households into a new home, or cleaning out your aging parents’ home, sorting through a lifetime’s worth of accumulated possessions can be a daunting and stressful experience. Decluttering guru Peter Walsh recently went through the process of downsizing his childhood home and dividing...
Whether you are selling your family home, blending households into a new home, or cleaning out your aging parents’ home, sorting through a lifetime’s worth of accumulated possessions can be a daunting and stressful experience. Decluttering guru Peter Walsh recently went through the process of downsizing his childhood home and dividing...
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Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Can a decluttered space fuel a creative mind? Heck yes, says organizing expert Fay Wolf, who has helped everyone from Hollywood celebrities to schoolteachers to work-from-home parents achieve a less cluttered, more creative life. Here, Wolf outlines her basic rules for saying goodbye to the stuff crowding up your space and hello to new habits that free you up for the things youre passionate about. And it can all be done in as little as a few minutes...
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When Allie Casazza first became a mom, she found herself struggling to make it through each day. She battled fatigue, depression, and the unsettling feeling that she didn't have what it took to do "this mom thing" well. When she realized the root of her burden was the overwhelm of physical clutter in her home, she got intentional about what took up her space and time. The path she carved brought her and her family greater contentment and more abundant...
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Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"Each room of your house is different, but you can apply the same organization principles to every space. This saves time in looking for lost items and money because you won't buy duplicates of things you didn't remember you had. Savvy tips to maximize built-in storage and advice on retrofitting make this book a valuable tool whether you're spring cleaning or moving to a new place. Full-color photos and plenty of ideas make this a must-have for anyone...
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