Here are a few GON reader letters I pulled out of the vault from years ago. They're still so timely, and I thought it was a good time of year to re-share them both.

20 Years of Attic Clutter
Your organizing suggestions got me started on cleaning out about 20 years of attic clutter.

I used to store books in the attic in large boxes. They were rarely looked at because of the inconvenience in finding a certain book.

My son and daughter-in-law were throwing out two large bookcases that had seen better days. I put them in my attic near a window. All of the books that I thought someone might enjoy, I placed on the shelves.

The bottom shelves now contain all of my four adult childrens' childhood books that I have saved. In front of the window I have placed a child's table and chair set, in preparation for my future grand kids. They'll have a cozy place to sit and read now.

I also plan to place open boxes of age appropriate toys on the other side of the window. And I have a large box of costumes that my children wore that will also be stored in this area.

My first grandchild is due soon. When he is old enough he can periodically go in the attic with me and find books and playthings that interest him.

My youngest sons have just brought home college books. I have saved crates that I get bulk fruit in. These are handy since they have handles and are small enough to easily carry. I have the boys put the books title side up and all next to each other. The crates hold anywhere from 10 to 15 books depending on the size, so they're portable.

We are also now developing an area for each of my four sons. They can store anything in the attic as long as they put it in their designated areas. We even have an area for future furniture hand-me-downs. These are now carefully looked at to make sure they are desirable enough to keep. If not, they're history!

Until you inspired me, the attic contained many items that were just stuck up there because someone didn't want to take the time to make a decision. Consequently there were many items that should have been given away or thrown away.

I have a feeling that the new order that will soon be completed will inspire even more thoughtful storage!

I thank you and my family thanks you. Since a good friend told me of your web site, I have cleaned out and organized almost every inch of my home. Before, I would dread anyone seeing the cluttered areas, like the attic. Now I would love for anyone to see them.

My husband has been so amazed that he started reading your ideas. He thinks you are brilliant. He now requires all of his staff to read the Get Organized Now! newsletter also.

--Tina Manatos, Bethesda, MD

Binder Solution for Parents of Kids in Colleges
With a child in college in another state, I have a binder set up with:

a) maps for the city and state

b) driving directions (from off the internet and with notations from previous trips)

c) travel brochures from the state and city chamber of commerce

d) university campus maps and brochures and

e) hotel and restaurant brochures/numbers/location/maps off the internet.

When taking our student back and forth to school, I check the information and then just grab the binder and put it in the car. Whenever we need to reference something on our trip, the binder is a wonderful, handy reference!

--Cathy Plunkett, Memphis, Tennessee

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___ 1. Do today's task on my September Monthly Organizing Checklist. The September 24 TO DO focuses on your bathroom cabinets. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my September Monthly Organizing Checklist.

___ 2. Sort through a basement or attic box. Most of us have boxes stowed away that we haven't peeked at in years. Sort through one of them. Determine what you can donate or discard. If one contains a special memory, consider displaying it, rather than keeping it packed up and stowed away.

___ 3. Sharpen a dull pair of scissors. Do you have a dull pair of scissors? Instead of replacing, try doing this. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my Dirty Little Secret on this topic.

'When we clear the physical clutter from our lives, we literally make way for inspiration and 'good, orderly direction' to enter.' (Julia Cameron)

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