Stop Throwing Money Away : Turn Clutter to Cash, Trash to Treasure--And Save the Planet While You′Re at It!

by Novak, Jamie

• ISBN13: 9780470549001
• ISBN10: 0470549009
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-22
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The thrifty organization guide that shows you what to keep and what to tossHave you ever bought a duplicate of something when you couldn't find the one you already had at home? Have you ever held on to a brand-new jacket you know you'll never wear, or found that the subscription you didn't like was renewed because you forgot to cancel it in time? Everyone knows that clutter can be unsightly and time-consuming, but it can also cost you money. Stop Throwing Money Away is the first guide that shows you how to get organized and save or make money at the same time. Step by step, room by room, you'll learn how to reduce, reuse, recycle, swap, sell, and more as you streamline your possessions and your life. Explains the secrets of "half and half organizing", showing you how to make money by paring what you own by half and plugging cash clutter traps by "shopping" at home Exposes the four ways our clutter makes us poor and how to change our habits and behavior Written by Jamie Novak, the organizing expert for iVillage and a regular contributor to Woman's World and Woman's Day. She has appeared on QVC and HGTVIf you want a vase for flowers, recycle a glass jar. When you need more cupboard space, sell those expensive kitchen gadgets you never use. Whether you've got a little clutter or a lot, Stop Throwing Money Away is packed with ideas and tips that will help you find more money and simplify your life.

Author Biography

Jamie Novak is the World's Most Relatable Organizer^TM who currently serves as an organizer for NBC's iVillage. You may have seen her on QVC with a line of home solution products or on HGTV's Mission: Organization. She's represented such industry leaders as Brother P-touch® and Febreze® for Procter & Gamble, and her tips have been featured in Everyday with Rachael Ray, Real Simple, All You, and Woman's Day. She is the author of three bestselling books: The Get Organized Answer Book, 1,000 Best Quick and Easy Time-Saving Strategies, and 1,000 Best Quick and Easy Organizing Secrets. When not on the road, Jamie is rotating her pantry, emptying her paper shredder, and searching for the mango slicer that mysteriously disappeared from her utensil drawer.

Table of Contents

Special Thanks	p. vii
Welcome	p. 1
Are You Broke and Disorganized? The Clutter-Cash Connection	p. 19
Stop Procrastinating and Organize Your Life: Embracing Your To-Do List	p. 37
Calculate Your Clutter Savings: Hunt for Treasure at Home	p. 52
Shop at Home: Think Outside the Box	p. 60
Collect the Cash: Where the Big Bucks Are	p. 74
Beat the Home Office Blues: Improving on the Scoop-and-Dump Method	p. 91
Conquer Your Kitchen Clutter: The Heart of Your Home Is Draining Your Wallet	p. 116
The Zen Way to De-Clutter Your Closet: A Wardrobe That Suits You, Here and Now	p. 145
Find Savings in Every Room of Your Home: Avoid Sneaky Clutter-Cash Traps	p. 157
Turn Clutter into Cash: How to Maximize Your Profits, Selling Online and in Person	p. 176
Swap Yourself Rich: Try This Cash-Free Way to Profit	p. 209
Spend Thirty Days with Jamie	p. 223
Conclusion: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life	p. 235
Index	p. 242
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