Recently, I made up my mind to sort forty-five years' worth of file folders of home improvements, updates and purchases in my file cabinet. Oh my, what a chore, but actually it was a bigger task in my mind than in reality. Have you ever tackled something like this? It seems as if, and maybe it's age related, that I have had a need to clean out, organize and pare down the clutter.
First of all, I simply brought the folders out of my file drawers but I put them on the dining room table, where it bugged me day in and day out. I could have moved them but I had made up my mind to this chore! Seeing them there just got my attention and finally, these past three days, I meant business!
There have been times in the past that I tried to remember what year something was done around the house. Years go by too fast and memory fades even faster but with slips and receipts saved in a folder, it can be all put on a database for a clearer picture. This database of household updates will come in handy if ever we sell the house.
So, a new year is upon us and in preparation for it, I have already begun! I don't exactly get into making New Year's resolutions but I think I can say now that the next home improvement, update or large purchase will be easier to keep track of because the footwork has been laid.
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