Keep This Toss That - Updated and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up
A quick practical guide to uncluttering to save time, money, space, and sanity.

Are you afraid to open your kitchen cabinet because you know food storage containers are going to come pouring out like an erupting volcano? Do you spend hours searching for the email you need? Will you regret it tomorrow if you give away all your old concert T-shirts? And how many tote bags will you really use?

Keep This, Toss That answers all of these questions and much more. Featuring dozens of illustrated Keep/Toss Checklists, the book shows you exactly what you need—and what you can safely toss, regret-free (even if you’re a sentimentalist or saver)—in every room of your house, for each hobby or activity, and even online. It also includes:
• quick tips on clever storage solutions
• tools and utensils that can do double duty
• advice on how to customize the lists to suit your house, your family, and your lifestyle



Room-by-room advice to declutter:

*Home/Living

*Personal/Clothing

*Storage/Hobbies

*Office/Paper

*Digital

Now updated and expanded with information about the special clutter challenges of modern life, such as how to clean up digital files and what to do with the stuff your kids left behind when they moved out, Keep This, Toss That answers the one key question you need to get organized and live happily with just the stuff you love.
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Keep This Toss That - Updated and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up
A quick practical guide to uncluttering to save time, money, space, and sanity.

Are you afraid to open your kitchen cabinet because you know food storage containers are going to come pouring out like an erupting volcano? Do you spend hours searching for the email you need? Will you regret it tomorrow if you give away all your old concert T-shirts? And how many tote bags will you really use?

Keep This, Toss That answers all of these questions and much more. Featuring dozens of illustrated Keep/Toss Checklists, the book shows you exactly what you need—and what you can safely toss, regret-free (even if you’re a sentimentalist or saver)—in every room of your house, for each hobby or activity, and even online. It also includes:
• quick tips on clever storage solutions
• tools and utensils that can do double duty
• advice on how to customize the lists to suit your house, your family, and your lifestyle



Room-by-room advice to declutter:

*Home/Living

*Personal/Clothing

*Storage/Hobbies

*Office/Paper

*Digital

Now updated and expanded with information about the special clutter challenges of modern life, such as how to clean up digital files and what to do with the stuff your kids left behind when they moved out, Keep This, Toss That answers the one key question you need to get organized and live happily with just the stuff you love.
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Keep This Toss That - Updated and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up

Keep This Toss That - Updated and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up

by Jamie Novak
Keep This Toss That - Updated and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up

Keep This Toss That - Updated and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up

by Jamie Novak

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Overview

A quick practical guide to uncluttering to save time, money, space, and sanity.

Are you afraid to open your kitchen cabinet because you know food storage containers are going to come pouring out like an erupting volcano? Do you spend hours searching for the email you need? Will you regret it tomorrow if you give away all your old concert T-shirts? And how many tote bags will you really use?

Keep This, Toss That answers all of these questions and much more. Featuring dozens of illustrated Keep/Toss Checklists, the book shows you exactly what you need—and what you can safely toss, regret-free (even if you’re a sentimentalist or saver)—in every room of your house, for each hobby or activity, and even online. It also includes:
• quick tips on clever storage solutions
• tools and utensils that can do double duty
• advice on how to customize the lists to suit your house, your family, and your lifestyle



Room-by-room advice to declutter:

*Home/Living

*Personal/Clothing

*Storage/Hobbies

*Office/Paper

*Digital

Now updated and expanded with information about the special clutter challenges of modern life, such as how to clean up digital files and what to do with the stuff your kids left behind when they moved out, Keep This, Toss That answers the one key question you need to get organized and live happily with just the stuff you love.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781621454755
Publisher: Trusted Media Brands
Publication date: 01/07/2020
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

About The Author
With offices in New Jersey and California, Jamie Novak criss-crosses the country headlining events and giving organizational workshops to standing-room-only crowds. She shares her keep this, toss that tips on her weekly podcast and her advice has appeared in notable national magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens Secrets of Getting Organized, Woman's World, and Family Circle. Having appeared as a featured organizer on TV Jamie is known as a de-cluttering humorist, author, and motivational speaker. Visit www.JamieNovak.com for more information about Jamie.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Will This Work for Me?

Keep/Toss Questions

Your Quick-Start Guide

Special Feature:

Sidestep Decluttering Stumbling Blocks x

Chapter 1 Entryway and Mudroom 1

Everyday Essentials

In Your Over-the-Door Organizer

Outdoor Gear

Special Feature:

16 Clever Ways to Repurpose an Over-the-Door Shoe Organizer 10

Chapter 2 Bathrooms and Cosmetics 20

Body Care

Skin Care and Antiaging Products

Spa Products

Hair Care

Nail Care

Cosmetics

First Aid and Medication

Chapter 3 Closets and Laundry Area 41

Laundry

Cleaning Supplies

Tools and Cords

Linen Closet

Hall Closet

Pet Supplies

Special Feature:

In Case of Emergency, Be Prepared-and Organized! 55

Chapter 4 Family and Living Room 70

Entertainment

Decor

Chapter 5 Kitchen and Dining Room 80

Appliances

Pots and Pans

Cooking Utensils

Dishes and Serving Ware

Food Cooking References

Cooking and Dining Accessories

Special Features:

7 Essential Cooking Utensils 90

Let's Play the Gadget Game 94

Chapter 6 Bedrooms and Clothing 116

Bedroom Furniture and Accessories

Clothing

Jewelry and Accessories

Special Features:

The F's and S's of Clothes to Keep 128

Chapter 7 Kids' Rooms 140

Toys and Games

Books

Furniture and Decor

Clothing

Chapter 8 Storage Spaces, Garage, and Car 154

In the Attic and Basement

In the Garage

In the Car

Chapter 9 Outdoor Spaces 165

Balcony, Porch, and Patio Items

Outdoor Accessories

Gardening and Landscaping Supplies

Pool

Chapter 10 Outings 178

Sightseeing/Vacation

Day Trips

Beach/Lake/Pool/Picnic

Chapter 11 Crafting and Hobbies 188

Crafting Supplies

Chapter 12 Sports and Activities 198

Ball-Centered Sports and Games

Billiards

Bowling

Yoga/Exercising/Weight

Lifting

Walking/Running

Gymnastics/Dance

Music

Fishing

Outdoor Games and Lawn Activities

Biking

Surf/Body Paddleboarding

Skiing/Snowboarding

Hiking/Camping

Chapter 13 Keepsakes and Photographs 222

Print Photographs

Memorabilia

Memento Clothing

Ceremonial Clothing

Household Items

Assorted Inherited Items

Special Features:

Children's Keepsakes 227

Collections 240

Chapter 14 Office 243

Home Office

Corporate Office

Chapter 15 Paperwork 253

Personal Documents and Records

Financials

Everyday Papers and Junk Mai

Special Features

How Long Do I Really Need to Keep This Paperwork? 258

Paperwork for Children with Special Needs 264

Kitchen Paperwork 268

Chapter 16 Digital Life 277

Computer Files

Downloads & DVR Recordings

Email and Social Media Smartphones

Chapter 17 Clutter Chalenges 279

Change in Housing

Loss of a Loved One

Getting Your Affairs in Order

Change in Living Arrangements

Change in Ability

Change in Storage Options

Special Features:

When Your Family No Longer Wants the Family Heirlooms 286

When You've Been the Storage Space for Someone Else 294

Conclusion: 284

What's Your Why?

Toss Those Clutterbug Excuses

Appendix A How to Toss Things 301

Appendix B Where to Toss Things 303

Keep in Touch with Me 306

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