Archives for April 2010

Ask Unclutterer: Document scanning services

Reader Jacqueline submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer:

I am a fairly organized person and nearly 80 years old. I have no close relatives, and have asked kind friends to manage things after I die. I want to make things as easy for them as possible. The idea of scanning all my records appeals to me but the time needed to spend scanning five years of income tax records in addition to everything else is more than daunting. I have one plastic bin with the income tax stuff filed in large ziplock bags for each year, and another bin for the other records. Is there an easier way?

Are you doing your taxes yourself or do you have an accountant? If you have an accountant, ask him/her to store your documents for you. If your accountant says no, ask your lawyer if he/she can do it. My grandmother is 100 and her lawyer has been keeping her tax documents for the past 10 years, so I know it’s not an uncommon request.

There are also services that will scan papers for you, like Office Drop. You load up a pre-paid envelope or box, ship it off to the scanning company, and then they send you back the papers and a disc with the data. You can also choose to have them simply upload your documents online so you have an additional backup accessible from anywhere. After the papers are returned to you, you can shred them and be done with the process. It’s obviously more expensive than doing it yourself, but it will save you considerable time.

Honestly, since you say you’re “fairly organized,” I don’t know if you need to digitize your documents. Once a year, review your files with your friends and/or estate lawyer, and see if they have any questions about where important documents are located. Make a photocopy of the most valuable papers and put them in a safety deposit box at your bank. Give a copy of the key to your lawyer or friend in case of emergency (and notify the bank of this), and don’t worry about it any more. It sounds like you have been great at keeping clutter out of your files, which will be extremely helpful to anyone who may need to access your files in the future.

Thank you, Jacqueline, for submitting your question for our Ask Unclutterer column. Check the comments for additional suggestions from our readers.

Do you have a question relating to organizing, cleaning, home and office projects, productivity, or any problems you think the Unclutterer team could help you solve? To submit your questions to Ask Unclutterer, go to our contact page and type your question in the content field. Please list the subject of your e-mail as “Ask Unclutterer.” If you feel comfortable sharing images of the spaces that trouble you, let us know about them. The more information we have about your specific issue, the better.

Posted by Erin on Apr 30, 2010 | 11 Comments | Tweet This

Workspace of the Week: Outdoor office retreat

This week’s Workspace of the Week is NomadJim’s tropical paradise:

Did you miss the office? I did the first couple times I looked at the picture. Here, I’ll help you find it:

Gorgeous! If I could actually concentrate enough in this beautiful scenery to do work, I can think of fewer places more visually inspiring to get a job done. NomadJim is one lucky individual. I can’t tell if there is a laptop tray for the computer, but I would add one if there isn’t (especially one that allows for airflow under the battery and processor — don’t want to broil your legs on the patio). Otherwise, this setup looks like perfection. Now, if you’ll all please excuse me, I’m going to close my eyes and daydream for a couple minutes.

Want to have your own workspace featured in Workspace of the Week? Submit a picture to the Unclutterer flickr pool. Check it out because we have a nice little community brewing there. Also, don’t forget that workspaces aren’t just desks. If you’re a cook, it’s a kitchen; if you’re a carpenter, it’s your workbench.

Posted by Erin on Apr 30, 2010 | 16 Comments | Tweet This

On the Forums: minimalist travel, digitizing books, and the Neil Armstrong approach

Some great discussions are currently underway on the Unclutterer Forums:

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Posted by PJ on Apr 29, 2010 | 1 Comment | Tweet This

Video: Peter Walsh discusses office organizing and answers an Unclutterer’s question

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Oprah’s go-to organizer, the organizing star of Clean Sweep, and all-around fantastic gentleman Peter Walsh. We talked about office organizing and his new line of products he designed for Office Max — you.organized. At the end of the interview, I posed him a question from Unclutterer readers Klyla, Jackie Pettus, and Lose That Girl (their questions were on a similar theme, so I merged them into one mega question). As always, his tips and answers were insightful and incredibly helpful:

After the interview, he e-mailed MORE organizing tips:

  • To-Do Lists: When writing a to-do list, group alike tasks together such as making calls or running errands to increase efficiency. But avoid getting overwhelmed with your workload by breaking it into small, manageable tasks. Write to-do list items on individual sticky notes and put them on a wall calendar. Rearrange them as your priorities change. At the end of the day, review your checklist and cross off completed items. Move any pending items to a fresh list for tomorrow.
  • Calendars: You might feel like multiple schedules lead to more confusion. For a little planning relief, combine home and work calendars. Simply choose various colors to mark important dates: one for professional tasks and meetings, one for personal appointments, one for social engagements, one for your children’s activities, and so on.
  • Closing Thoughts: Remember that your desk sends a clear signal about who you are and how you approach your work. You should have an organized desk at the start and finish of every day.

He also included an closeup image of the vertical storage system from the video:

Thanks again to Peter for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with Unclutterer, Office Max for setting up the interview, and Klyla, Jackie Pettus, and Lose That Girl for asking such a terrific question. I must admit, it was nice to know that his systems fall apart from time-to-time, too! A great reminder that we’re all human.

Posted by Erin on Apr 29, 2010 | 28 Comments | Tweet This

Unitasker Wednesday: Reel Roaster

All Unitasker Wednesday posts are jokes — we don’t want you to buy these items, we want you to laugh at their ridiculousness. Enjoy!

You know what goes great together? Young children, sharp toys used to stab things, sugary foods, and open flames!

The Reel Roaster is guaranteed to make any child a plaintiff in a personal injury class action suit. From Amazon’s product description:

… crank the handle on the fishing reel. This rotates the skewer and ensures that the marshmallow or hot dog is cooked to perfection. Reel ‘em and roast ‘em! Go for a slow turn for a slow roast. Or you can crank up the speed for a faster rotation. Either way, it’s going to be a hot and delicious treat.

A big thanks to reader Sarah for introducing us to this poorly conceived unitasker!

Posted by Erin on Apr 28, 2010 | 25 Comments | Tweet This

A year ago on Unclutterer

2009

Posted by PJ on Apr 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Tweet This

How much living space do you need?

After watching the YouTube video of Gary Chang’s 344-square-foot apartment, writing about Japan’s hotel “capsule” housing and reading WSJ.com’s blog post “The Optimal Amount of Living Space,” I’ve been wondering: “How much dwelling space do humans require to be happy and safe?”

Since safety and happiness are major concerns in U.S. prisons (“happiness” in the sense of keeping rioting, violence, and suicide rates at a minimum), I expected minimum square footage per inmate mandates to exist. Turns out, the federal government does not define how many square feet a prisoner is required to have for conditions to be considered something better than “cruel or unusual.” As a result, inmates are given anywhere between 35 square feet (common when two prisoners share a 70 square foot cell) to 100 square feet (quite uncommon, but more likely to be found in solitary-confinement situations where prisoners never leave their cells). And, research about the penal system shows that rates of riots, violence, and suicide don’t appear to be directly correlated to cell size (much like job satisfaction isn’t based on office size).

The amount of space humans need to be happy and safe, therefore, is quite minimal (based on how it’s configured, it could be difficult for most people to even lie down in 35 square feet). So the question isn’t really one of need, but one of want.

Many factors go into answering the question: “How much space do I want to be happy and safe?” Location of property, floor plan, cultural norms, rent/mortgage, amenities, storage, air quality, and aesthetics are all considerations that weigh into an individual’s want response.

Have you ever stopped to consider how much space you want? What factors are guiding your answer? Are you letting your stuff dictate your response? I’m eager to read your thoughts on this issue in the comments.

Posted by Erin on Apr 28, 2010 | 59 Comments | Tweet This

The price of using self storage

A friend recently sent me the following confession in an e-mail:

I just cleaned out my storage unit that I have had for 7 years. (I think I opened it when I moved from the townhouse to my apartment.) What a bunch of crap! I saved a couple boxes of books I’d been missing, and some high school stuff I pulled out — medals, trophies and plaques.

So, I did the calculations on what this storage unit cost me. 7 years = 84 months times approximately $120 a month = over $10,000!!!!! I am flabbergasted I spent so much on storing what was basically crap. It’s just so easy when it’s $120 a month. Think of what I could have done with $10,000! That’s a costly uncluttering lesson!

I think that self storage is a good idea when used temporarily, such as for a few months when settling someone’s estate or if you’ve sold your house and are staying in a hotel while you’re waiting to settle on a new house. Once the word years is involved, though, it’s no longer temporary and uncluttering is in order.

Had she tossed out all of what was in her self storage unit seven years ago, my friend could have repurchased the box of books and even commissioned someone to remake her medals, trophies and plaques, and still had more than $9,000 left in her bank account. (I doubt my friend would have had someone remake her medals, though, I’m just saying she could have and it still would have been far less expensive.)

If you have a self-storage unit, consider taking the time to clear it out and save yourself a good amount of money. If the idea of cleaning out the space overwhelms you, hire a professional organizer to help you. The fee you’ll pay to the professional organizer will be less than what you would pay to continue storing your stuff.

More facts about self-storage:

  1. The state of self-storage in the U.S.
  2. Organization facts from Mother Jones

Posted by Erin on Apr 27, 2010 | 51 Comments | Tweet This

Video: Erin on Monday’s Rachael Ray Show

This week seems to be all about videos here on Unclutterer (don’t forget our upcoming Ask Peter Walsh anything!), and I’m excited to be part of the collection. For anyone who doesn’t have a television, lives outside the U.S. or Canada, or missed Saturday’s announcement, you can now see my appearance on yesterday’s Rachael Ray Show online:

The clip is just a little over three minutes long, and I’m really happy with how it went. I had a great time on set, and Rachael and her staff were incredibly kind. I also love how Michael Buffer says my name — Erin Roooooooooooooney Dolaaaaaaaand! I hope you enjoy the clip and the closet organizing tips, too.

Posted by Erin on Apr 27, 2010 | 24 Comments | Tweet This

Video: Incredibly efficient efficiency

Last year, we wrote about Architect Gary Chang’s amazing 344 square-foot apartment with sliding walls. We recently discovered that Chang let video crews into his Hong Kong apartment, and now we can see his design in action:

Chang’s tiny apartment is proof that small-space living doesn’t prevent someone from living large. If you can’t see the embedded video, check it out on YouTube.

Posted by Erin on Apr 26, 2010 | 32 Comments | Tweet This

Five things that are bound to clutter up your day

  1. Oversleeping. Waking up just 10 minutes late has the ability to throw your entire day off schedule. Use a timer for a week and determine how long it actually takes you to get ready in the morning, commute to your office, and start working on valuable action items. Are you waking up early enough to get everything done?
  2. Getting involved in office gossip and/or office politics. I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it again — these negative behaviors are pure clutter.
  3. Tossing junk mail somewhere other than the trash or into a shredder. Don’t let junk mail accumulate on your dining table, desk, or anywhere else it doesn’t belong. Immediately process your mail the first time you touch it.
  4. Losing your charge. How many times have you been on a cell phone call when your phone has died? How many times have you needed a flashlight during a blackout, only to find one that is out of batteries? Create a charging station for all of your portable electronic devices that is in a place you will use it. When doing spring and fall cleaning chores, include battery tests for all items you might need in an emergency. (Go ahead and check the charge on your fire extinguisher, too.)
  5. Throwing your dirty clothes on the floor. Get ready for bed before you are tired so you have enough energy to put your clothes in the hamper or put them up on a hanger. If you throw your clothes on the floor, you’re just creating more work for yourself in the future and a possible hazard in case you need to get up in the middle of the night.

What stumbling blocks have you found that are guaranteed to clutter up your day? Add to the comments any problems you’ve encountered and the solutions you’ve discovered.

Posted by Erin on Apr 26, 2010 | 46 Comments | Tweet This

Unclutterer on the Rachael Ray Show

Set your TiVOs, DVRs, or tune in Monday morning, April 26, to the Rachael Ray Daytime Talk Show. I’m on the episode giving advice on how to organize your closet, just in time for warmer weather.

I filmed my segment for this episode back in January, and I can’t believe I was able to keep it a secret until now while I’ve been waiting for it to air. I had an amazing time on set, and Rachael was incredibly nice to me. Michael Buffer (famous for his “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” tagline) was on set the same day and I was able to meet his adorable dogs and daughter. Buffer announces the whole episode, and even announced me! In the same episode, RuPaul teaches the audience how to put on fake eyelashes (and, wow, RuPaul is tall — I had no idea), and veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward shows viewers how to safely trim their pets’ nails. There are even more experts giving advice in the episode, but you’ll have to watch to learn more.

My appearance on the show is a little bittersweet, as it was the last time I wore high heel shoes. After my accident, I may never be able to wear high heels again. I know it’s not the most important thing in the world, and my podiatrist assures me my feet will appreciate the change, but it’s still a little sad. Feel welcome to join me in waving goodbye to my high heels at the end of the segment.

For clarification, I’m on Rachael’s daytime talk show, not her 30-Minute Meals show. Check your local listings for when the show airs in your region. I hope you enjoy the tips!

Posted by Erin on Apr 24, 2010 | 21 Comments | Tweet This

Ask Unclutterer: Splitting the stuff in a divorce

Reader Courtney submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer:

I am getting divorced, and I’ll be moving from a roomy house to a one bedroom apartment this summer. This scenario raises two questions:

1) What do I do with all the “us” stuff that may have some sentimental value (we’re parting amicably), but takes up space? Prime example: wedding pictures.

2) What’s the best way to sell a lot of furniture/artwork/etc that won’t involve a large time investment? I know craigslist, etc, are valuable for getting rid of something large, but I need to downsize a lot and quickly, and the idea of negotiating 20 bajillion individual sales makes me cringe.

There’s a third somewhat related question:

3) Can you think of any other opportunities for uncluttering hidden in this situation?

Thanks for any advice you might have for me!

Before I get too deep into the post, I just wanted to say I’m sorry to read your marriage is ending. Even when divorces are amicable, they’re still emotionally draining and wrought with paperwork. I’m also sorry there aren’t more resources that discuss handling the physical stuff in a divorce. I hope I can help!

To answer your first question, I talked to my friend and asked her what she did with her wedding photographs. She was married before digital pictures were standard, and I really like the way she handled splitting their photographs:

With all my wedding/marriage items, I worked in phases. At first holding myself together emotionally was enough of a job! When we split things in half, we did the same with the pictures. He got the ones with his family and vice versa. And you know how you have gobs and gobs of group shots? We went halfsies with those, too.

I put the wedding album in a box in my closet when I moved. About a year later, I pulled the pictures out of the album, tossed the album, and kept the pictures that still made me smile. Which, was a decently sized stack. And I put them back in the box in my closet and that’s still where they are. Occasionally, I like to look at that very young, very pretty 23-year old me and appreciate her.

If your wedding pictures are digital, I would simply make sure that you each have a copy of the files. In time, you can decide if you want to keep or delete them.

Regarding your second question, I would get into touch with an Estate Sales professional. The American Society of Estate Liquidators has a Find an Associate feature that can help you locate someone in your area. You may not end up using the person you contact, but he or she should be able to help you find a single-sale solution. You can also do a Google search for “Estate Liquidators” in your area and check out the companies’ reputations through Angie’s List — just make sure the one you want to work with is insured and bonded. A good ol’ fashion yard sale might also work for you. Schedule a Goodwill or 1-800-Got-Junk truck to come at the end of the sale to haul off the things people didn’t buy.

Finally, to answer your third question, I think now is a great time to do some soul searching and really decide what it is you want for yourself in the next stage of your life. Only bring into your new home those things that you need and that inspire you. Cast off clothing that doesn’t pass the red velvet rope test, let your ex take all of those kitchen gadgets you never use, and donate your wedding dress to Brides Against Breast Cancer or another worthy cause.

Thank you, Courtney, for submitting your question for our Ask Unclutterer column. Please check the comments for more advice from our readers who have gone through similar situations and emerged on the other side. My best wishes for you!

Do you have a question relating to organizing, cleaning, home and office projects, productivity, or any problems you think the Unclutterer team could help you solve? To submit your questions to Ask Unclutterer, go to our contact page and type your question in the content field. Please list the subject of your e-mail as “Ask Unclutterer.” If you feel comfortable sharing images of the spaces that trouble you, let us know about them. The more information we have about your specific issue, the better.

Posted by Erin on Apr 23, 2010 | 26 Comments | Tweet This

Workspace of the Week: Standing room only

This week’s Workspace of the Week is RawPhil’s DIY standing desk:

RawPhil provided a detailed description of his workspace with his image:

Ever since seeing standing desks on Lifehacker.com i’ve always thought what a beautifully simple idea. With so many benefits of health, fitness, time saving and minimalist living soon after i brought my own place i set about installing my own. Recently finished off with the black desk top (£13 Ikea) I absolutely love it. I fidget and move about more whilst at the PC which can only be good, i get done what i need to with less procrastinating and my aimless viewing of YouTube has at least halved.

The Dual monitors was something I set up years ago when i used to play the stock market, but still couldn’t do with out.

The Areca Palms [next to the desk] are there for their amazing air cleaning abilities.

Thank you, RawPhil, for introducing us to your innovative office. More images of the desk and how it was made can be found in RawPhil’s photostream.

Want to have your own workspace featured in Workspace of the Week? Submit a picture to the Unclutterer flickr pool. Check it out because we have a nice little community brewing there. Also, don’t forget that workspaces aren’t just desks. If you’re a cook, it’s a kitchen; if you’re a carpenter, it’s your workbench.

Posted by Erin on Apr 23, 2010 | 11 Comments | Tweet This

And the fourth and final winner of the Fujitsu ScanSnap giveaway is …

Thank you to EVERYONE (all 6,695 of you!) who are now following @Unclutterer on Twitter and who have participated in our Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 giveaway. We have greatly enjoyed this giveaway! Now, let’s get on to the good stuff …

At 10:00 a.m. EDT, the random number generator picked the following number:

4,500

Which means, the winner of this week’s Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 is:

@teal64

I have direct messaged the winner of the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 and she has 24 hours to respond.

Even though the four-week contest is over, you can still sign up to follow @Unclutterer on Twitter. Also, sign up to follow @ScanSnapIT for tips and tricks about reducing your paper clutter. BIG, AMAZING, GIGANTIC thanks to Fujitsu for doing such a generous giveaway for Unclutterer readers and our Twitter followers! I cannot express with words how much I have enjoyed awarding these ScanSnaps. It has brought so much happiness to my Thursdays.

Finally, happy Earth Day, everyone!

Posted by Erin on Apr 22, 2010 | 10 Comments | Tweet This

Ask Peter Walsh anything!

Next week, I’ll be interviewing Oprah’s go-to organizer, the organizing star of Clean Sweep, and all-around fantastic gentleman Peter Walsh to talk with him about a new line of office organizing products he has designed for Office Max. While his publicist and I were working out the details this time for the technical side of things (we’re doing a video chat so you can hear his fabulous accent), I came up with a fun way to get you in on the fun.

My Plan: Ask Peter anything!

Here’s how it will work: In the comments to this post, write in a question you have always had for Peter. Then, next week when I’m preparing for my interview with him, I will pick my favorite question from the comments to ask him that is (likely) unrelated to office organizing. Maybe you want to know what it is like to work with Oprah? Maybe you want to know how he got to where he is today? If you want to know the answer, put it in the comments. I just ask that you please keep the questions tasteful and respectful … this is a family-friendly website after all, and I doubt I would ask him anything that would make me blush!

If all of the technical aspects work as planned, the video should be live on the site next Thursday. Leave your question in the comments, and stay tuned — Peter Walsh just might answer your question.

Posted by Erin on Apr 22, 2010 | 55 Comments | Tweet This

Unitasker Wednesday: The Pocket Referee

All Unitasker Wednesday posts are jokes — we don’t want you to buy these items, we want you to laugh at their ridiculousness. Enjoy!

When reader Vera sent this in to Unclutterer, it took me a few seconds to “get” what this was:

See, it’s a coin with two sides. It’s just like a quarter — or, rather, a $15 quarter. It’s a Pocket Referee.

Great for play dates, at grandma’s, in the car, anywhere you see conflicts could arise.

Unlike a quarter, however, you can’t spend it. You just have to lug it around with you in its decorative (Crown Royal-esque) bag in case there is ever a disagreement of some kind with only two possible outcomes. I’m so taken aback by it that I’m pretty much speechless.

This may be the best unitasker yet.

Posted by Erin on Apr 21, 2010 | 29 Comments | Tweet This

A year ago on Unclutterer

2009

2008

2007

Posted by PJ on Apr 21, 2010 | Comments Off | Tweet This

Is the life you’re pursuing the life you want?

Being married, owning a large home with a white picket fence, and having 2.1 kids has been the standard American Dream for the past 50 years. We’re all supposed to want to work from 9 until 5, relax on the weekends and watch a big game, and load the family into the station wagon each summer for a week of vacation.

This dream is a great one, but it’s not for everyone. I’m married, and that is the only similarity I have to what societal conventions say we’re supposed to desire for ourselves. The Census’ monthly families and living arrangements data reports that it’s not the life the majority of U.S. citizens are leading, either. And, to be honest, it’s also not the life I want for my family and myself. (The house I grew up in has a white picket fence, and it has to be painted every other year. Most certainly, I want nothing to do with a white picket fence.)

When was the last time you sat down and asked yourself what you really want from life? What makes you happy? What matters — really matters — to you? Maybe it is home ownership and 2.1 children that you want? Or, maybe instead of the suburban life, you would rather travel the world on your own and work only when you need a little cash?

What do you actually enjoy doing? What inspires you?

You don’t need to focus only on the big issues; sometimes it’s the small things that can greatly impact your happiness. For example: A couple months ago, I was eating a piece of chicken at a dinner party. The chicken was free range, organic, killed that day, roasted, moist, and well-seasoned. Everyone at the party was praising the cook for the wonderful entree, and I knew the chicken I was eating was the best I’d ever had. In that moment, I realized I don’t like chicken. I had tasted the best, and I didn’t enjoy it. I haven’t eaten chicken since. I’m in my 30s and I’m just now admiting that I’ve been eating a food I don’t like simply out of habit.

What are you doing on autopilot? What are you doing only because it’s a traditional behavior?

Before you ever unclutter a single item from your home, you need to stop and ask yourself “why?” What matters most to you? What does your remarkable life look like? What do you want to make room for in your life? What is your motivation to change?

If you don’t know why you’re moving in a new direction, if you can’t envision a remarkable life for yourself, you will struggle with every attempt you make to get rid of clutter. Don’t worry about what your neighbors and friends are doing — you’re smart enough to make choices for yourself.

Posted by Erin on Apr 21, 2010 | 52 Comments | Tweet This

Job satisfaction: A study in favor of an uncluttered, detached career

I’ve written in the past about my belief that there are only two types of jobs that aren’t clutter: The immersed career (you love what you do with a deep passion and it’s directly linked to who you are and everything you do) and the detached job (you clock in, do your job, clock out, like your colleagues, but rarely think about work when you’re not there). All other types of employment typically create frustrations, stress, and disappointment (also known as clutter).

A recent analysis of employment data in the UK by economists Richard Jones and Peter Sloane sheds some light on why the second job I’ve described above — the detached job — might be a cause for happiness and job satisfaction. The study “Regional differences in job satisfaction” from the March 2009 issue of Applied Economics found:

Job satisfaction is significantly higher in Wales than in London and the South East, the rest of England and Scotland. This is despite the fact that among these four regions, earnings are lowest in Wales.

The study makes five conclusions as to why this is the case:

  1. Because unemployment is higher in Wales than in other regions, people with jobs are simply happy to have jobs.
  2. Industrial relations between employers and workers is perceived by workers to be better than in other regions.
  3. Workers in Wales are less concerned about their income as it relates to overall job satisfaction.
  4. Dissatisfied workers tend to move out of Wales and move into the other regions.
  5. The culture of Wales trends toward happier workers.

What I took from these findings is that the people of Wales tend to care about things beyond what they do for a job. Their working conditions are fine, they make enough to meet their needs, and their passions lie elsewhere. They are attached to their jobs only in the sense that they are glad that they have them.

I think a great deal can be garnered from this study for anyone who is currently feeling the clutter of their career. Can you adjust your mindset to be more like the people of Wales? Can you detach from your job so that your work stays at work? What do you think about this study and the concept of detached employment? I’m interested in reading your thoughts in the comments.

Note: The study is $30 to read online, so I recommend a trip to your local library if you wish to check it out for free.

Posted by Erin on Apr 20, 2010 | 46 Comments | Tweet This