Whenever I give talks or interviews about organizing and downsizing, someone always asks: “Where do I start?” My answer: The linen closet. Why? It’s not too personal, so you won’t get bogged down.

Begin by decluttering your linen closet. Say good-bye to piles of mismatched towels and hello to a beautifully organized linen closet. Donate or discard items you no longer need, such as old beach ...

You've procrastinated long enough. It's time to get organized. First stop: the linen closet. An odd place to start, you're thinking. But organizing the linen closet is an attainable goal, even for the ...

My answer: The linen closet. Why? It’s not too personal, so you won’t get bogged down. It’s finite, unlike the black hole of your file cabinet. And a small amount of effort here yields big results, ...

Whenever I give talks or interviews about organizing and downsizing, someone always asks: “Where do I start?” My answer: The linen closet. Why? It’s not too personal, so you won’t get bogged down.

Whenever I give talks or interviews about organizing and downsizing, someone always asks: "Where do I start?" My answer: The linen closet. Why? It's not too personal, so you won't get bogged down.

If you're like us you've amassed years worth of beach towels, flat sheets, pillow cases, throws and more. It's great to have all the extra linens for when you have company or to lighten your weekly ...