Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Basic Organizational Tools and Tenets 7

Chapter 1: Dealing with Clutter 9

Chapter 2: Training Your Mind to Be Organized 21

Chapter 3: Assembling the Tools, Supplies, and Systems 29

Part II: Getting Organized at Home 43

Chapter 4: Where It All Begins: The Front Hall 45

Chapter 5: What’s Cooking: Organizing the Kitchen 55

Chapter 6: Sleep on This: Bedroom Bliss 81

Chapter 7: Bathe and Beautify: Creating Functional Bathrooms 99

Chapter 8: Space for Gracious Living: The Living Room and Dining Room 113

Chapter 9: The Hangout Spot: Family and Media Room 123

Chapter 10: Organizing for Fun: The Playroom 133

Part III: Organizing Storage Spaces and Other Secret Places 141

Chapter 11: Lightening Your Load: The Laundry and Utility Room 143

Chapter 12: Where Clutter Clones Itself: The Basement and Attic 155

Chapter 13: Patrolling the Borderlands: The Garage, Patio, and Shed 167

Part IV: Professionally Organized: Your Office 181

Chapter 14: Making Your Work Space Work 183

Chapter 15: Command Central: The Desk 199

Chapter 16: Managing Your Information Flow 213

Chapter 17: Cyberorganization: The Next Frontier 231

Part V: Time Management Strategies for Home, Office, and Travel 251

Chapter 18: Planning Your Day and Your Life Like a Pro 253

Chapter 19: Scheduling Skills for Maximum Productivity 277

Chapter 20: Maximizing Your Personal Time 295

Chapter 21: Going Mobile: Trips Near and Far 313

Part VI: The Part of Tens 333

Chapter 22: Storage for Small Spaces: Apartments, Condos, and Compact Houses 335

Chapter 23: Ten Moves to Make Your Move Hassle-Free 339

Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Great Garage Sales 343

Chapter 25: Ten Pointers about Pets 347

Chapter 26: 911! Emergency Strategies 353

Index 357

About the Author

Eileen Roth, founder of Everything in Its Place,® is a renowned organizing expert who's appeared on Oprah® and the Today show. Elizabeth Miles is an author specializing in peak performance.