Ginevra Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) For the past many years, my office for dh’s businesses has been located at my MIL’s house, though I do have office space at my home. When I was dx’ed with cancer, though, I abruptly moved all my essentials to my house so I would be able to do my work totally from home. Due to the unplanned execution, though, I brought the files I need to have, supplies I expect to use, computer, machine and made a printer desk out of a folding banquet table I usually use as a homeschool desk. The problem has been it is a chaotic mess because no file drawers and no closet space for supplies. So it has been a TOTALLY disorganized mess with files stacked on the floor in piles. I cannot stand working in such a disaster area but there just hasn’t been much helping it recently. I was even on point to just order a filing cabinet from Wayfair because I was so aggitated by the mess, but then it snowed here and my driveway is no joke; UPS won’t traverse it if it’s snowy/icy. Which is probably wise, tbh. (An oil tanker got stuck in our woods one winter when it slid off the driveway. That was an adventure!) I swung by Staples today and found two legal-sized file storage totes (9.99 ea.) and one letter-sized flip-top filing tote (14.99). I also bought two accordian files for paid bills and these have 24 slots, so they will each last two years. They were 12.00 ea. I also got a binder and a set of tabs for my rental records. I just spent several hours restoring order in that room with my little low-budget filing solutions. Now I feel like I can breathe in there again! Adding a photo. Sorry I don’t have a “before”. Edited January 16, 2019 by Quill 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Way to go! Great price on the legal sized file totes. I just bought plastic ones and they were $21 each. (We had paper ones, but they were dented in the move and no longer stacked appropriately.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I've been decluttering and its come to a screeching halt with paperwork/office stuff. Because I don't have an office or money to spend. Something like these might get me halfway there. I just don't know where I'd put the storage totes! I guess even in a corner of the bedroom, its better looking than a pile! I'm happy for you that you have a little more sanity in your office! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I've seen a lot of office supply storage type items at goodwill... might be worth checking 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Nothing makes my heart sing like feeling organized and in control of paperwork. Except being in control of paperwork at a bargain price. Kudos! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Ahhh....I'll bet that feels wonderful! Great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Nice job!!! Office areas are a touchy subject for me. I started with 4 IKEA desk slab thingies, thinking I could have the kids sit around me to do homeschooly stuff. Instead, I sprawled out and took over the entire thing, even with the addition of cube cases below and a bunch of stuff on top! And now we have to consider at least temporary office space for dh, but I can't imagine how I will give up room for him. I'm barely managing basic organization with all the space to myself!!! I do think some of those file boxes need to be on my list! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Aww, I remember how it was stressing you out. I'm glad you got it figured out and organized. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I love those plastic totes! And I love your idea and glad you figured out a way to lessen the stress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 You've given me inspiration to tidy up our fourth bedroom! Alley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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