As a follow up to our recent post 5 Strategies for Decluttering a Small Space, we asked Washington DC's organizing and de-cluttering guru Nicole Anzia of Neatnik for some more words of organizing wisdom. Instead of giving us additional organizing and decluttering tips and strategies, Nicole though it would most helpful to tell us what NOT to do when trying to harness chaos in our homes.
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It doesn't matter if you're a Mac or a PC, a business executive on a sleek laptop or an uber gamer on a custom desktop, the fact of the matter is: your computer is grimy. That's right — the mouse and keyboard that you spend all day touching? Both collect germs quickly, and your shag carpet and shedding cat are doing no favors to your computers fans. More

We all use a variety of tools and appliances to maintain our homes and keep them clean, but don't forget to clean the tools themselves! Read on for a collection of articles, tips, and videos about maintaining some of your most important home hardware. More

About a year ago, I started entertaining serious thoughts of moving away from San Francisco. Ever since, though I've tried to take good care of my apartment, my heart just hasn't been in it. Now it looks as if I'll be here at least another year, and I'd like to enjoy that time in my little home as much as possible. What improvements can I make for $100? What would you do? More

I might be an adult (technically), but that doesn't mean I don't get nervous when my parents come to visit my home. Not only do I want my house to be in tip-top shape (to fool them into thinking I have my life in order!) I try to not have anything...er, untoward out in view when they walk through. More

Ah, spring, the time of year when the urge to purge many a clutter causing item is almost overwhelming. During our last spring cleaning session this weekend, we had a bit of a household debate over boxes. Yes, we're talking about empty boxes that tech arrived in. Our debate caused me to think about what exactly the rationale is for keeping the boxes around, and in the interest of helping others in a similar spot, I'm more than happy to share it. More

We all tout the importance of keeping our kitchens and baths super clean, and free of toxins and harsh chemicals. But what about the place we spend a third of our day: the bedroom? To get a restful night's sleep, and keep allergies at bay, it's important to keep your bedroom free of irritants, dust and debris. Here's our ultimate guide to cleaning your bedroom, the green way. More

If there's anything that tests my inner hoarder, it's my closet. Seeing an overstuffed closet feels safe, if only because it means I can put off doing laundry one more day. I like knowing that I have endless outfit possibilities and can clothe myself for any situation that may arise. Ball gown? Yep, I have one. Guess how many balls I've been to or am likely to attend (zero?). More

The ushering in of spring on Tuesday may have gone unnoticed due to the lack of a proper winter in many regions of the US, but it is here, nonetheless! And with the change in seasons comes longer days, outdoor dining, blooming flowers, and an opportunity to renew and refresh your space. Take a break from preparing taxes and consider these 10 tips for reviving your abode; and please share your tips! More

In my last apartment, cleaning became a big issue. I lived with three other people, and it took us almost two years to actually sit down and determine how to keep our apartment clean. Here are some things I learned from that experience: More