http://www.mysimplehouse.com Simplicity in the home Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:43:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the big things that clutter up a house is clothing. Even if you keep your clothes organized and neat in your closets there is a good chance that you've got a bunch of clothes that you no longer use or no longer fit. A great way to declutter ... http://www.mysimplehouse.com/2008/09/donate-your-old-clothes/ When it comes down to it most people don't like to paint it can be hard work when you make a mistake its there until you repaint. I've done a whole bunch of painting lately and I've gotten a system in place that makes it as painless as possiblePlan out ... http://www.mysimplehouse.com/2008/08/6-steps-to-painting-a-room/ A simple coat of paint is probably the easiest way to change a room up without spending a fortune and at the same time adding value to your house. A coat of paint can make a small room look bigger and an over sized room look cozier. I've been painting ... http://www.mysimplehouse.com/2008/08/painting-a-simple-way-to-improve-your-house/ The main reason that I wanted to start this blog was to write about my experiences in simplifying our new house. I started this site before we got into our new house in hopes that I would be able to get a jump start on the process. Unfortunately life doesn't ... http://www.mysimplehouse.com/2008/07/a-clean-slate/ One of the things I remember most about Rita Emmett’s book The Procrastinator's Handbook is a suggestion she gives when trying to motivate yourself to clean. The suggestion is just as the title says – if you need to clean invite some guests over. The reason it struck me so ... http://www.mysimplehouse.com/2008/06/need-to-clean-invite-guests/ Getting organized and simplifying your house can be a daunting task especially if your place is a small disaster area. Don't get overwhelmed and quit before you begin. Start small - even 5 minutes a day can make a huge impact. That 5 minutes a day ads up to 1825 ... http://www.mysimplehouse.com/2008/04/start-small/ Welcome to My Simple House, a blog about simplifying your home and keeping it that way. We all live in a world of more more more and we're inundated with information and a glut of stuff. This blog will show you hints for decluttering and keeping things simple. From simple ... http://www.mysimplehouse.com/2008/04/welcome-to-my-simple-house/