One major source of clutter in our house is paperwork. I am always hesitant to throw away documents because I never know if I will need them some day. Then I read this article from my friend Kyle and realized I was saving way too much. I decided to tackle our three file boxes. Unfortunately in my excitement I forgot to take many before and after pictures, but I think you will get the idea.
I started with three file boxes that held files, Navy papers, and piano music, all intertwined.
I organized each category into a file box, except the Navy stuff – which I saved for my husband to go through. I ended up shredding a ton of documents.
Now I have my wooden file box next to the piano filled with all our piano music for the year.
This week I will attempt to tackle this….
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Hadias says
Great job. It appears we were an the same ‘page’ this week regarding tackles. I accumalate alot of papers as well, since there is such a fine line between what should be kept and what should be trashed.
I have thrown away things that I have later needed, so now I tend to hold on to papers a little longer than necessary just to be sure.
What a great Tackle.
Kim says
Filing is my least favorite of things to do. I guess that’s why it is a “constant” tackle lol. Great job!
Blessings,
Kim
The Frugal Momma says
Great Tackle!!! I have had to dig into the papers too, I think they just breed in the dark. I don’t know where it all comes from…
Michelle Pendergrass says
This is the second “file” tackle in a row. I think someone’s trying to tell me something. LOL
Brenda says
Great tackle! Enjoy your week!
Mayet says
I also have lots of things to arrange, esp my husband’s papers. they are everywhere!!
Angela says
I’d totally recommend shortish baskets (3-4 inches high) to help organize some of the things in the pantry. You’ve got great potential there and I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Dawn says
Oh the dreaded file drawers – I try to tackle them between the 1st of the year and after I do our income taxes. I cannot believe how much paper we have in one years time. Great Job!
Cassie says
Great job!
Julie says
Love your post & your pictures! I need to tackle my refrigerator, too! But that’s the one job I HATE doing 🙂
Katie says
I have the same fear of getting rid of papers. I finally separated my paperwork into current files and back files. As it turns out, I NEVER go into my back files, which are all things I would normally shred. I try to group them by year, and if I haven’t touched them in 2 years, they get shredded. You can keep them in your garage/attic/basement to keep them out of the way. Ugh – the piles and piles of paperwork that accumulate DRAIN me!
Nikki says
I just wish I was organized enough to even have a filing system lol. I really need to buy a filing cabinet so I can get more organized..great tackle, by the way!
Audra Krell says
Nice work! I have so much music laying around in piles, we could never hope to find something in a hurry. The box looks great. Good luck with the pantry, I’m sure it will turn out just as good!
BarbaraLee says
Thanks for the site. I think I over do it when it comes to the paperwork too.
GrnMtnGirl says
Great post.
We recently tackled the files from our office as well and I blogged about it (click my name above for more details) particularly as it relates to what financial documents one should save and for how long!!!
This is a great time to clear out paperwork before the new school year and, dare I say it, another TAX season begins!