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" Today, it&amp;#039;s time to tackle your home office! Carve out a tidy space of your own with these tips from expert organizer Holly Bohn, the founder and creative director of office style and organization company See Jane Work:  Clear Off Desk Clutter...   &amp;quot;Sort everything on your desktop into three bins, one labeled &amp;#039;put away,&amp;#039; one labeled &amp;#039;shred/ throw away,&amp;#039; and one labeled &amp;#039;back on the desk.&amp;#039; Put excess supplies back in the cabinet, file paperwork, dust your desktop, then clean your screen and keyboard. It may not stay that way for long, but it should be done at least a few times a year. A clean, organized work space can energize you.&amp;quot;    Whether you are working or just going through the mail, separate papers that you need to file away, review later, or shred by using stacking letter trays or eye-catching magazine holders, like this industrially stamped steel version by Nest Desk Accessories ($28, seejanework.com)  Out With the Old...   &amp;quot;When preparing your taxes, clean out old financial information. Rather than stuffing more papers into your file cabinet, or keeping items you may not need, find out exactly what you should and should not keep\u2014shred the rest.&amp;quot;   A clear acrylic file box, like this one by Russell + Hazel, will help you organize your papers in a refreshing and easy way. ($74, seejanework.com)  Help categorize your information with colorful, patterned file folders, like these Gold Geometry file folders by Work Inspired, and throw the rest in the trash! ($8.50 for six, seejanework.com)  Tray Chic   &amp;quot;Now is a good time to corral clutter and make cleaning touch-ups a lot easier. On your desktop, use a vintage tray as a resting spot for frequently used items like a tape dispenser, pencil cup and stapler. On bookshelves use document and art boxes to hold odd-sized books and publications, extra supplies, and other small items. It&amp;#039;s easier to do a quick dusting when all the little stuff is in a tray or box!&amp;quot;   If you don&amp;#039;t have a vintage tray, try organize your everyday essentials in this rustic wire letter basket ($25, seejanework.com)  For bookshelves, try the colorful art and document boxes from See Jane Work&amp;#039;s Office Depot collection. ($11.99, officedepot.com)  Tell us: What&amp;#039;s your favorite trick for corraling desktop clutter?  ----- Plus:More Cleaning Ideas From Our One Month to a Cleaner Home Series \u00BB 27 Ways to Make Your Entryway More Welcoming \u00BB10 Solutions for Banishing Entryway Clutter \u00BBEven More of our Best Cleaning Tips \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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