- Tidy by category: clothes first, then books, papers, miscellany, and sentimental items.
- Don't foil your unwanted stuff on family members who might take it out of guilt. Give it to charity.
- There is nothing more annoying than papers. Throw them all away unless they are absolutely necessary.
- Forget fancy storage containers. Drawers and shoe boxes often suffice.
- Avoid piles. Tip items upon their sides and store them next to each other, rather than stacking them.
The Life-Changing
Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of
Decluttering and Organizing
by Marie Kondo
ISBN: 978-1-60774-730-7
