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The Home Edit

A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals

Clea Shearer & Joanna Teplin

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Benefits of Organizing+
The Decluttering Process+
Organizing Strategies+
Maintaining the System+
Space-Specific Tips+

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Question 1 of 8
What is the recommended first step when physically editing a space like a drawer or closet?
  • A. Buy matching organizers based on your estimated needs
  • B. Take every single item out of the space
  • C. Label the items before moving them
  • D. Throw away items you haven't used in a year
Question 2 of 8
How does the book suggest you stay motivated when beginning the decluttering process?
  • A. Start by organizing your entire bedroom in one weekend
  • B. Keep the bar low and start with spaces you can organize in one attempt
  • C. Hire a professional to do the heavy lifting
  • D. Focus on the most complex spaces first to get them out of the way
Question 3 of 8
Which pragmatic benefit of an organized home is specifically highlighted in the text?
  • A. It helps you process the grief of losing a family member faster
  • B. You save money by not repurchasing items you already own
  • C. It guarantees your children will get better grades in school
  • D. It completely eliminates the need for daily cleaning
Question 4 of 8
What unique, aesthetic method do the authors recommend for arranging items to make them both functional and fun for kids?
  • A. Alphabetizing them from A to Z
  • B. Organizing them by the rainbow spectrum
  • C. Sorting them by the date of purchase
  • D. Arranging items strictly by height
Question 5 of 8
What does the book describe as the 'secret to long-term success' in keeping your home organized?
  • A. Buying expensive, custom containers
  • B. Using transparent storage bins exclusively
  • C. Adding labels to your organizers
  • D. Throwing away one item every day
Question 6 of 8
To prevent sliding back into the habit of accumulating clutter, what specific policy should you adopt?
  • A. The 30-day waiting rule
  • B. The seasonal purge method
  • C. The zero-spending challenge
  • D. The one-in-one-out policy
Question 7 of 8
According to the book's safety tips, where is the best place to store heavy items?
  • A. On lower shelves
  • B. In the garage or basement
  • C. On the highest shelves to keep them out of the way
  • D. At eye level for easy access
Question 8 of 8
What does the book suggest doing with new purchases to make them fit better into your organizers?
  • A. Transfer all liquids into uniform glass jars
  • B. Remove any extra packaging
  • C. Store them in the guest room for 24 hours
  • D. Put them in a temporary holding bin

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The Home Edit Summary & Overview

The Home Edit (2019) proposes a straightforward formula to organize any part of the home in a way that is functional, classy, and easy to maintain. The technique it teaches is equally easy for other members of the household to learn and apply, so that everyone can enjoy a calm, happy home environment.

Who Should Listen to The Home Edit?

  • Anyone trying to maintain order and beauty in their homes
  • Parents teaching their kids good housekeeping habits
  • Interior designers trying to help clients maintain the spaces they create

About the Author: Clea Shearer & Joanna Teplin

Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin shared a passion for organizing, and run a full service home organizing business, aptly named The Home Edit. They gained notoriety through an Emmy-nominated Netflix series, and have worked with the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, Chris Pratt, Reese Witherspoon, Kevin Hart, and Eva Longoria. Their second book, The Home Edit Life, is a New York Times bestseller.

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