Advice from the Storage Doctor

Overall Home Organization

Q. How can a well-organized home affect a homeowner's overall mood and performance in various aspects of everyday life?

A. We all lead busy lives, and if you're in a muddle at home, looking for things you need can waste a lot of time. If you have a place for everything, putting away clothes or filing everyday paperwork becomes less of a chore. And whether we realize it or not, we all feel more relaxed sitting or sleeping in a room that is calm, tidy, and well-organized. If you have children, your organizational skills will rub off on them, and they will learn good habits from the start.