Mary Marie -

Once you’ve tossed the junk, divide what's left into three simple categories :

Avoid stacking papers. Store them upright in folders or a standing file box so you can see everything at a glance. Mary Marie

Don't sort old love letters or journals yet; save sentimental items for the very last stage of your whole-house tidying journey. Once you’ve tossed the junk, divide what's left

Items like bills or letters that require a response. Keep these in a vertical organizer in a visible spot so you don’t forget them. Once you’ve tossed the junk