Organizing your household tasks can be daunting. Nevertheless, organizing your tasks so that the most relevant situations are dealt with first is helpful, but more so, necessary. Gaining clarity thru organization and task management go a long way to make your time spent more efficient.
Check On Potential Savings On Property Tax Bill
Our first tip is a financial one, and that is to check your property tax assessment against comparable homes in your area. Since there is a 30% to 60% chance you are getting overcharged, it is worth looking into. If you you’re overcharged you might be looking at a 15% to 20% reduction in your property tax.
For example, if you’re yearly property taxes are $10,000 those saving in ten years are sizeable. In ten years a yearly $1,500 tax savings amounts to $15,000 not counting the interest.
Household Office For Bills and Business Protocol
Sort mail as it comes in and either file it or trash it. Don’t let it pile up. Keep related papers together using clips as well as using office folders in order to maximize organizational topics.
Keep your desk clean. A clean desk always is a good motivator so that when something lands on that “clean” desk, it’s dealt with. Good lighting is another factor that makes your work more pleasurable.
Make a “to do list” the day before and add to it and cross of completions. This keeps you organized and dealing with what is important in an organized manner.
A magnetic chalk board using magnetic clips to hold to do list, shopping lists and other important items is a great organizational tool. Plus one can write on the board various items that need mentioning.
Auto pay as many items as you can.
Save your receipts and sort them on a weekly basis. Have a place for storage and if you must, convert an extra closet into a functional work space and office. This way you can stay organized and can close the door on your office space.
However, that being said, if you’re going to be spending a much of hours in your home office, don’t squander space or pick a windowless room. It should be a location where you don’t get distracted and are inspired.
You home office furniture needs to be functional as well as comfortable. Comfy chairs and a few artistic features can make for a nice setting. Position you monitor so there is no window glare. Your computer equipment should be close to outlets and cords tucked away.
