Marilyn Bohn | Creative Organizer

I am not one to wish my life away but I must say I am glad that I won’t have to repeat a week ago. I took up the linoleum in the kitchen/dining and carpet in an additional area of our home. Tile workers came and laid tile, so for six days we were in chaos. From the ripping up, taking everything out, putting everything back and cleaning up afterwards it was a big mess.

I think because I organize homes for a living I am always trying to find ways to organize my home and pass on tips to my clients. One thing that was helpful when I had these floors tiled was the way I organized the process. Before taking up the carpet that was in a room extending from the dining room and the linoleum in the kitchen and dining room I moved what could be moved before tearing all of this out. When I found items I no longer wanted I put them in a donation pile or in the trash. I boxed up items I wouldn’t need and in other boxes I put items I thought we would use during this time. That saved a lot of effort later. When we needed something I knew where to find it even though two rooms were all stuffed into the living room.

If you are remolding any area of your home I say may the force be with you!