Clutter junkies – is this you?

Peter Walsh, advisor on TLC's Clean Sweep and author of It's All Too Much, (Free Press 2007), is a clutter-busting, organizational expert. His theory? The the less clutter you have, the happier you will be. Find out where you land on the clutter line with this quiz taken from the pages of his book, then listen to Peter's audio answers to hear his personalized tips.

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Clutter Junkies - Is this you? Question of 7 Could you have a party without cleaning up first? Guests could eat off the floor. Bring 'em in! Maybe tomorrow. The living room's a mess, but I can hide it away in a few hours. Um, I don't have parties here. Can we go bowling instead? Do your clothes fit in your closets? Of course. They're hung in order by color and season. They fit, I guess, but I have no idea what's on the top shelf. They fall on my head when I open the door. Is that so wrong? Without looking, do you know where to find your car keys, your unpaid bills, and your home or renter's insurance policy? Absolutely – want me to get them right now? All except the insurance – it must be somewhere in my husband's/wife's/partner's office. Sure – just give me ten minutes to find them. Or an hour. What is on your dining room table right now? Wood polish and a rag – I was just wiping it. A few piles of bills – and my child's art collection. So much stuff that I can't see the table. How many magazines are in your house right now? Three – the current issue of each magazine I get. Oh, a lot. But I need them for my job. I have every issue of National Geographic ever published. It's an outstanding collection. How many paper and shopping bags are you saving? A handful – we use them to recycle newspapers. An overstuffed milk crate plus a few extra. You never know what size bag you'll need. Every single bag that enters the house. function updateq(){ document.toolForm.q.value++; } 7 a) If you had to change a lightbulb, could you find one? Yes No b) Are all your DVDs and CDs in their sleeves? Yes No c) Are kids' toys anywhere except in their rooms or designated play area? Yes No d) Are there dirty dishes in the sink? Yes No e) Are there dirty clothes anywhere but in the hamper? Yes No f) Are there out-of-date medications in your medicine cabinet? Yes No g) Are all bills paid and papers filed? Yes No h) Does every item of clothing in your closet fit you now? Yes No