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By Megan Golightly | Read time: 3 min

Staying on top of home maintenance is crucial, but can be tricky, and usually gets pushed to the bottom of our-to-do lists. This leads to a lot of small jobs, a big headache, and a hefty bill when inevitably a maintenance issue needs repair. A well-structured and comprehensive checklist serves as a great guide to stay ahead of tasks and know what needs to be done. As a professional organizer and declutter expert, there are 25 things I’ve found that clients ...

By Megan Golightly | Read time: 4 min

For anyone who wants the short version, here it is:

1.     Break tasks down. Goblin.tools can help with this.
2.     Set a 15-minute timer and clean one small area.
3.     Use colorful sticky notes to remind yourself of tasks.
4.     Do the most critical task first.
5.     Progress over perfection.
6.     Another person’s presence can help with motivation and focus.
7.     Use the 4-steps below.
 
You’ve got this!
 
If you want more explanation on any of those, read...