1. Consult with a professional organizer.

2. Select 1 room or area to organize that affects you every day - office, kitchen, garage, etc.

3. Envision the function you see the room serving.

4. Determine what needs to be in a room and what doesn't and then remove 5 items.

5. Sort mail daily over the trash can.

6. Store like items together - decorations, photos, books etc.

7. Keep what you need and donate excess items for tax deductions.

8. OHIO - Only Handle It Once

9. Designate 1 spot for each family member to keep things required for the next day.

10. When you buy something new eliminate something that it will replace.