Organizing the home library; staying on top of it all

Dear Les Is More:

I love all my books but I can never find a way to keep them without collecting lots of dust and forming an eyesore in my home? How would you suggest clearing out my piles without losing my loved reads?

Sandy

Dear Sandy:

Every book you read you feel close too, however Sandy, you have to be strong and only keep the ones you love and the ones you know you will read again. But, I have a better idea.  How about buying a Kindle for 139 dollars through Amazon.com and buying ebooks for genres you like but don’t love. If you are a big murder mystery person, then buy the books from your favorite authors, but use the kindle to read books you know you will never want to own the paper copy. You could always buy what you know you will love, and then go to this place every city has called the library.

Dear Les Is More:How do I stay organized all the time in everything?

Thank you! Gen

Dear Gen:

That depends on you. If you want to be organized you will be.  You will find a home for everything you own and put it back when you are done. You will weed out everything that is unnecessary in your home and donate everything you do not love.  However, you need to want to do it. It’s just like losing weight. It takes work. Welcome to life.  

Reader Questions:

Dear Les is More:

I do not have the time for a full closet clean, but is there one thing that I can do now to start cleaning my closet.

Thanks! Sarah

Dear Sarah

I’m very glad you are thinking of organizing your closet. Yes, there is a very easy way to start. I want you to put a laundry basket on the floor of your closet. When you are getting ready in the morning or any other time and trying on clothes and you try on something you do not like, or does not fit anymore put it in the basket.  When the basket is filled, put in a large garbage bag, write down what is in there—and deliver to Salvation Army.  Keep doing this until you have the closet of your dreams. Good Luck.

Dear Les is More:

My purses and shoes are out of control. Any  suggestions?

Sincerely, Leah

Dear Leah:

I have a friend with your problem and she has instructed her daughter to give a purse to everyone leaving her funeral. But, I think your problem is more immediate. If you do not love them anymore donate them, sell them on eBay. or have a purse and shoe exchange with your friends. Invite all of your friends to come to your home and take a pair of shoes in they are the same size and /or a purse. You will make your friends happy and you will be too.

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