In these stories, Ramsay runs away from relatives, Bob is raised by dogs and Dorinda does housework for distant relatives, and Wenda and her woodchuck companion need to find a way to outsmart Widow Wallop.

"Whether you live in a tiny urban apartment or a sprawling suburban home, create perfectly organized and functional spaces using super simple and easy-to-apply tips, tricks, and techniques for every room--from overstuffed closets and attics to cluttered kitchens and kids' rooms. Everything you need to know to organize like a pro is at your fingertips with [this book]"--

The New Yorker staff writer and Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the deep roots-and untapped possibilities-of our newfound, all-consuming drive to reduce.

"Less is more": Everywhere we hear the mantra. Marie Kondo and other decluttering gurus promise that shedding our stuff will solve our problems. We commit to cleanse diets and strive for inbox zero. Amid the frantic pace and distraction...

"Repleto de herramientas, secretos, consejos y atajos fundamentales, La Jefa de la Casa es la guia de cabecara para toda mujer que quiere manejar su hogar y familia con estilo y eficiencia. Hay dias que sientes que se te viene todo encima? Se te hace difícil ver la luz al final del tunel de ropa por lavar, comidas por cocinar, cuentas por pagar, fiestas por planear y familiares por cuidar? Claro! Este es el día a día de la mayoría de las mujeres...

The author explores the hoarding phenomenon as reflected by such cultural examples as Hoarders and The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up while sharing the personal story of how she organized a single room in her house that had been overtaken by psychological clutter.

A retelling of an old tale, "Master of all masters," in which a servant girl's new master insists she use uncommon names for common objects.

When Angela Throgmorton decides that Old Tom is now big enough to help around the house, he has other ideas.

A little girl can't find her toys in her very messy room.

Julie Morgenstern is a vetern professional organizer and a leader in the organizing industry. For more than a decade, she has been solving the organizing problems of individuals and corporations. Living in a cluttered environment is an amazing drain on time and energy. Most people have tried to get organized, only to find themselves back in the mess weeks and even days later. This shows specific techniques to make any organizing project simple, manageable...