Two words for better organization: Label it. A handheld labeler creates labels that are both durable and legible. In time, you'll come to label home electronics, circuit panels, pantry containers - and even files and folders.

So many records, so little space. Some records - like tax returns, insurance forms, and receipts and warranties for big-ticket items - are keepers. But which need keeping? And for how long? Read a primer on records retention.