Tackle the Files

July 28, 2008 > 15 Comments

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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15 Responses to “Tackle the Files”

Hadias
July 29th, 2008 @ 6:45 am

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
July 29th, 2008 @ 7:21 am

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
July 29th, 2008 @ 8:36 am

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
July 29th, 2008 @ 9:17 am

This is the second “file” tackle in a row. I think someone’s trying to tell me something. LOL

Brenda
July 29th, 2008 @ 9:46 am

Great tackle! Enjoy your week!

Mayet
July 29th, 2008 @ 10:00 am

I also have lots of things to arrange, esp my husband’s papers. they are everywhere!!

Angela
July 29th, 2008 @ 10:16 am

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
July 29th, 2008 @ 10:27 am

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
July 29th, 2008 @ 11:14 am

Great job!

Julie
July 29th, 2008 @ 11:54 am

Love your post & your pictures! I need to tackle my refrigerator, too! But that’s the one job I HATE doing

Katie
July 29th, 2008 @ 2:16 pm

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
July 29th, 2008 @ 6:28 pm

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
July 29th, 2008 @ 8:47 pm

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
July 30th, 2008 @ 9:37 am

Thanks for the site. I think I over do it when it comes to the paperwork too.

GrnMtnGirl
July 31st, 2008 @ 2:08 am

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!

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