Life has a funny way of storing itself. We have things in our apartments that we have not used in years. After the birth of our daughter, we realize that we had to make space for her things. Unfortunately, we had clutter in our closets and study area. Getting rid of clutter was not easy but it can be accomplished.

So if you find yourself not being able to find your things,having too many thing you don’t use, not having enough space then these tip will help you conquer clutter.

1.Throw it away

Before I got married, I used to keep a lot of online articles that I did not use for months. After, I got married, my wife convinced me that I would not have use for those articles. If I needed the information ,then I could do research online to find it.

2. Get Storage Containers

Our closets used to be extremely cluttered ,and we never seemed to have enough space;storage containers solved that problem. We used to keep clothes for every season in our closets. When we got storage containers we stored clothes that were not being used for the current season. That gave us the extra space and sanity we needed.

3. Free Stuff is not Always Good

The amount of free stuff we’ve(mostly me) collected at times became a clutter. I have collected mostly magazines, tee shirts, CDs and newspapers. If you will not use you freebie within one week then don’t accept it. When you are finished with it pass it on,if possible, to someone for free.

4. Give it Away

As the old saying goes one person’s trash is another person’s treasure is true. Your clutter may not be trash. However,the fact that, you would not miss it if someone threw it out is proof that you don’t need it. For example,that pair of jeans and shirt that is sitting in our closet that we have not use for more than a year could greatly benefits someone. There a numerous charities and organizations who collect clothes for the needed. We need to give our clutter to those more in need.

5. Sell It

You might not want to give away or trash your expensive clutter. The solution is to sell it. You could sell it online on sites such as CraigsList or eBay. Trying a low tech approach such as having a garage sale could also lot work well.

6. Shred it

Some of us are so afraid of identity thief that we are ,rightfully, reluctant to throw away our person documents. The solution is to get a shredder. I used to have several years of banks statement ,before I got married. After I got married, my wife got tired of the clutter ,and she got a shredder and started shredding those statements. If you have not noticed yet, she can’t stand clutter. If we ever need to get a past statement or transaction log the bank will be able to go into their databases and access history files for our account.

7.Get Professional Help

Some health experts recognize that wanting to live in clutter as a sickness. I remember seeing a episode of Oprah that consisted of clutter addicts. She got them the professional help they needed ,and their lives changed for the better.Some of the guests did not believe they has a problem. They grew attached to their clutter so much that it became a norm to live with it. The lesson we learned for that episode is to get ride of clutter we have to view it a problem.

8. Create and Stick a Schedule

Staying clutter free is an ongoing mission. My wife and I take inventory of our minor clutter such as fliers and newspapers everyday. We evaluate our major clutters such as our clothes closet and bookshelf every three months. You should reflect daily on the clutter and think about how to get rid of it.

It does time to get rid of the clutter but once you have a clutter avoidance plan stick to stick to it.

Also, a plan that is not implemented is clutter.

Let Go Of Clutter.

About:
Fazil is a proud father of an almost 2 year old daughter. He wants to share his advice with parents who encounter similar issues as he does in their daily parenting adventures. For more advice visit the Parenting Blog.

With the recent focus on environmental concerns especially global warming, we are constantly reminded of the importance of proper disposal of household material that are hazardous to ourselves and the environment. Disposal of such materials is very difficult. For that reason we need to find alternative ways to continue to make life easier while protecting the environment. Even if it means changing our consumption habits. That is something we need to think about. Though, our government has come up with bio-degradable ways to reduce environmental pollutants. It is still our responsibility as individuals to do our part to achieve a save and clean environment.

Below are things you can do to properly dispose of these materials.

1)Always check labels and follow the instructions stated before disposing materials.

2)Avoid disposing materials in the drain especially if you have a septic tank. However, there are certain materials that can be disposed in the drain for obvious reason. These are cleaning products used in toilet bowls, showers, bathroom and kitchen sinks. As an extra precaution, let the water run for a reasonable amount of time.

3)Dispose small quantities of hazardous liquid by combining it with absorbents such as cat litter or paper towels. Then securely dispose into a plastic bag with extra care. This can be placed with the regular household garbage.

4)Always store materials in a well ventilated area, out of the reach of human and animal contact.

5)Materials that can be recycled must be sent to your local recycling centers. They must be emptied of all traces of remains and air dry.

5)Contact your local environmental protection agency or waste management services for instructions on disposing other hazardous materials like pesticides, herbicides, oil paints, paint removers, motor oil and other fluids, batteries, household appliances and electronics.

Some of us have not realized the serious impact of the chemical reactions that these hazardous material go through. We become complacent and see no harm. As a result we do not make the effort to do our part for the benefit of all of us. We must be responsible as individuals. We should not expect our government to do all the work. So please consider these helpful tips on the proper disposal of hazardous household materials. It is very difficult and somewhat time consuming. But if each of us make an effort to turn our living environment into a clean and safe place. This will naturally have a ripple effect putting this earth in a better shape.

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Blinds are the most used shading device at home. It is very famous for its easy mechanism and easy to clean features. Blinds are composed of thin sheets of metal, wood or vinyl that are put together by string. The sheets or sometimes called as vanes can be opened or closed with a single turn of a rod attached to the upper bar. Blinds can also be pulled up to allow more light to pass through.

Levolor blinds are commonly made up of wood, vinyl and wood. They also have blinds that use cloth instead of any material. This blind uses the roman folding style while the other blinds use the traditional pull-up folding style.

Levolon has individual cleaning suggestions to be done for every blind type. The cleaning suggestion depends on the material used for the blind. Check out for the following for the cleaning tips.

For Premium Hardwood:

• The blinds made up of hard wood can look best when cleaned always by means of wiping it with a dusting mitt, a soft cloth or a brush that is commonly attached to a vacuum cleaner. Blinds can easily accumulate dust especially when windows are often open.

• When cleaning premium hardwood blinds, you do not need to bring them down. You may do the cleaning while the blind is hanging in its place. However, if you cannot fully clean it while it is hanged, you may bring it down to clean it. Just take note that removing the blinds would require a little extra effort.

• When cleaning, tilt the slat a little to clean its top surfaces.

• Never use any liquid cleaner even water. Premium hardwood blinds maybe damaged by using such cleaning agents.

For Natural Shades:

• You can clean natural shades by constantly vacuuming it with a brush. Cloth is major dust accumulator and dust can not be easily removed by stroking a brush in it. Vacuum are best solution for that.

• Use water in cleaning only if necessary. Cleaning agents may lose the color of the shade or even damage it.

• Cellular shades can be cleaned with water. However, the water must be lukewarm and is used with a sponge.

For Aluminum Blinds:

• You can use water in cleaning levolor aluminum blinds. Just make sure that the water is not mixed with concentrated cleaning agents that may cause shrinkage or color damage.

• Like wood blinds, you can also clean it whether hanged or not.

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