space
Clear the clutter. Organized Living, an online store and resource for storage and space solutions, called on Liz Witts from HGTV’s “Mission: Organization” for spring cleaning advice. Witts suggests tackling four of the home’s most commonly cluttered areas. More at .
The closet. “I usually recommend the one-in, one-out rule to help keep the closet from overflowing with clothes,” Witts says. “Basically, if you buy one item, you need to get rid of one.”
The garage. Most Americans use this for catch-all storage. Witt suggests taking advantage of vertical space, especially in tight areas, by installing shelving and a wall grid with hooks.
The bathroom. Keep electrical appliances like hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons in one central, convenient place.
The kitchen. Banish disorganization under the sink by installing rolling drawers.
money
Coupon-clipping site. is an online shopping site that compares store specials and savings, and provides coupons and promotional codes for brand-name products. Its new CouponScout feature is designed to quickly locate online Web bargains.
energy
Computer heave-ho. The April issue of PC Magazine includes advice for anyone contemplating what to do with an old computer. Follow these steps from the magazine to safely recycle a dusty tech dinosaur.
Back up files. Make sure you have all the files you need from your old system.
Delete everything from your old hard drive. Play it safe and prevent personal information from getting into the wrong hands.
Salvage what you can. Any parts that still work can be sold or used down the road.
Find a reputable recycling location. Many recyclers charge a fee to take your computer, but some communities offer free take-back programs, and some computer stores have free equipment drop-off bins.
Spread the word. Brag about your good deed to get friends to recycle too.
