Comments on: Seven ways to control paper clutter

By: kristen

kristen — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:58:12 +0000

This is my HUGE stumbling block! Paper just follows me like the dirt does to Peanuts’ Pigpen. Every time I think I have a handle on it, I slack off.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:26:26 +0000

I struggle with paper clutter too. I keep my recycling bin in my garage, so before I come in the house, I toss all the mail that I don’t need in the bin. That way it doesn’t even come inside.

By: Marie78

Marie78 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:41:27 +0000

I just organized my desk and all these tips are great. My biggest problem is junk mail and the mail that I might read later. I keep a tall recycle bin by my desk now and any junk mail goes in there immediately along with the items I “might” want to read. That way if I still want to read it I know I can find it in the recycle bin- at least until it’s full and I dump it out :).

By: Brandie Kajino

Brandie Kajino — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:31:22 +0000

Great tips! I’ll add one, and it’s the Tickler File - sometimes called the 43 Folder system. All you need are manila folders and a file box or drawer. Each month has it’s own folder and 31 folders for each day of the month (43 folders in all ). Use it for things like event tickets, invitations, maps, registration forms and travel documents. When you need those tickets, you’ll know right where they are.

By: IntlMom

IntlMom — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:30:28 +0000

My favourite tip??? Open mail by the trash/recycling bin and not bringing in anything that can be thrown away. (Like a catalouge that will collect dust and then 6 months later get thrown away!!) My hubby can;t figure out why we don;t get very much mail…….hahaha, hardly any of it makes it in the house!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:02:49 +0000

Great tips! (Especially the one by me ) It is amazing how much paper can accumulate, and how quickly it can build up. When speaking to people who are looking for organizing advice, the home office is ALWAYS the biggest area of concern, and within that area, paper is the number one problem. So, great ideas!

By: DixieJ

DixieJ — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:53:06 +0000

Oh my, I did help big time in this area. Right now my desk looks sorta like the one in the photo. But you have inspired me, organizing my desk is going to be my project for this afternoon.