It's Here...Somewhere

"I've read many books on how to organize, how to declutter, etc. but have found none to be as straight forward and helpful as this one. The authors do not spend too much time trying to entertain, they teach. Perhaps there are many others out there who are not messy as much as they are overwhelmed with where to put stuff. This book helps!"
~ Written on 1999-08-31

"Really! Some of the additions are corny (I could have done without lessons on stencilling and other home decor) but the underlying principles and laws are sound.

I am the daughter of two depression-era parents who saved EVERYTHING (you never know when you might need 5,670 rubber bands) and this book has helped me realize that those holey, stretched out panties will never renew themselves, no matter how long I leave them in my drawer.

After ruthlessly streamlining my house, I've gone back and have actually streamlined some more. I have empty drawers now (a lifetime first). We're about to move into a loft apartment, smaller than our current place, and this book has made me much more comfortable about the move, because I realize I didn't really need the three closets-full of outdated clothes I'll never get back into (and wouldn't even if I could) and the 5 rusty can openers.

This is a great book for helping gain control, recognizing that no system of organization (color coded, alphabetized) will work if there's just too much stuff to begin with."
~ Written on 1998-07-13

"Does the idea of spring cleaning tempt you to commit arson rather than send you to the store for Windex? Have you ever replaced a set of keys or your drivers' license because it was in your house SOMEWHERE, and it might as well have been dropped by parachute over Mali for all the likelihood of finding it? Help has arrived. This book may be the best first-class ticket out of overpowering mess that's currently available. It's Here..Somewhere details a sane, workable system for reducing clutter. The simple room-by-room outline of the plan, together with scheduling suggestions and survival tips, make it possible to revamp even the worst snarl of stuff without letting the rest of your life get out of control in the process. Best of all, the hidden areas that tend to collect mess, like closets, storage areas, and laundry rooms, are each given their own section rather than being dismissed as out of sight and out of mind. You'll find space you didn't even know you had!"
~ Written on 1997-07-03