Podcast Episodes

I had a conversation recently and was asked if I thought the root of this problem with keeping a house under control had more to do with nature or nurture. I've been thinking a lot about that question since. So I thought I'd talk about it. My books Patreon   … [Read more...]

In this episode we talk about: how to deal with areas that seem to collect clutter no matter what. how to deal with “his” stuff.   how to handle scrapbooking and pictures when I don't even know where to start. how cooking without a plan actually makes things harder.  My new book: Organizing for the Rest of … [Read more...]

I've learned the power of maintenance. Even before (or especially before) I got my house under control, doing maintenance tasks was key. I've been thinking about the need for and my resistance to maintenance tasks as spring has arrived and I see all the little projects that are popping up in our new home. My books Join us over on Patreon to … [Read more...]

In this episode, we discuss: dealing with incoming paper strategies to help teenage family members declutter involving the family in 5 minute pickups Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      … [Read more...]

In this episode, we discuss: combining 2 households figuring out storage solutions for the things she really wants to do making progress in a time of limbo Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.        … [Read more...]

In this episode we talk about: excitement that a friend’s child commented on how tidy her house was. how she’s figured out how to maintain laundry day. having a cleaning person which isn't a solution to being a slob. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon     … [Read more...]

Checklists are so appealing! But sometimes, they backfire. I'm talking about how I do and don't use checklists in today's podcast.   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.          … [Read more...]

Checklists are so appealing! But sometimes, they backfire. I'm talking about how I do and don't use checklists in today's podcast.   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      Sponsors: Get a free two week trial at prepdish.com/aslobcomesclean KiwiCo: Get 30% … [Read more...]

I'm talking about the long game today. What have I done that has benefited me waaayyyyy down the road, and what can I do now that will benefit me waaaaayyyy more down the road. Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.        … [Read more...]