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by PJ Doland on Jun 10, 2012

2011

Finding solutions to disorder by identifying the causes of disorder
Sometimes the solution for solving a clutter problem is simply identifying the cause of the problem. It sounds obvious, but you may be surprised by how often the cause of the problem isn’t considered when looking for a solution.
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Once again, write in books that aren’t yours
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Unitasker Wednesday: Rochambeau
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Creating a multi-tasking wedding registry for your kitchen
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