How to OrganizeYour Home Office

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By EmmaRileySutton
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Working at home is much like several circus acts - walking a tight rope act, a balancing act and a juggling act. Not only are responsible for all the daily household chores, you must add your professional tasks to that list as well. Working from home can be a wonderful blessing to some, yet it can turn into a curse if you are not properly organized.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Organize your entire home before you open your home office for business. Make sure that everything has a specific space and that those items are in the space designated for them. Free your home from unnecessary and clutter. Be sure to keep it that way on a daily basis.
Step 2

Choose a specific space for your home office. Keep only the items you will be using for your work there. Set rules so that your office space isn't invaded by non-work items, people, pets and other distractions. Remember you can deduct a portion of your mortgage or rent for the space you use as a home office.
Step 3

Buy the perfect used desk for you and the type of work you do. Make sure that it is the right height to properly fit you. There should be enough storage to keep all your work-related materials as well as photos or pictures. Keep in mind all the papers, computer accessories, fax machine and lighting fixtures you will need to use on a daily basis.
Step 4

Get yourself a comfortable used chair that will fit into your office space. Make sure your chair is ergonomically correct for you, your body type and the type of work you will be doing. Buy a chair that is adjustable and has storage pockets for small items such a pens, cell phones as well as a cup holder so you won't have to worry as much about spills on your desk.
Step 5

Get yourself plenty of storage containers. Small plastic containers, properly labeled, can hold pens and pencils, business cards and date books. Hang a plastic shoe rack behind a door or on the side of your desk to store small books, push pins as well additional office supplies and other necessary items.

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meridians said

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on 11/5/2009 Keeping my home office organized certainly is an ongoing progject - thanks for the helpful tips!

bhwalker said

on 8/23/2009 Great article thanks!

tammyfrost said

on 8/10/2009 Hi Emma, the organizational thing must also be a virgo thing huh? I just love to be organized, if not it drives me crazy! Thanks for the tips!