1/24/11

Wearing shoes inside the house can not only drag in unwanted dirt and debris, but harmful microbes and chemicals picked up from sidewalks and public spaces. Many doctors agree that leaving your shoes at the door is a healthy habit that you and your family should get used to. If guests are coming over, be sure to tell them about your no-shoe rule so they come prepared by wearing socks.

1/23/11

Many local communities have free computer recycling days to collect old PCs and laptops for proper recycling because throwing them away in the landfill is illegal in most states. In addition to purging your own home for old computers, take the extra step and see if your workplace has old computers gathering dust that you can also recycle.

1/22/11

Organizing expert Peter Walsh says you should purge your closet of clothes, keeping only: those that fit you, those you like and clothes that bring you compliments. This is a good mantra to think whenever shopping for new clothes to avoid re-collecting an entire wardrobe of unworn clothes.