It all starts with a tiny, harmless pile. But slowly those few pieces of mail become a monstrosity of magazines, newspapers, takeout menus and coupon booklets. Before you panic and just throw everything out, click through for must-have storage and organizing tools that will help you cut the clutter and find everything in your home its perfect place.
When you get your mail, immediately open, sort and take action! (Yes, even that credit card statement.) Only save important documents that you'll need down the road. This 13-Pocket Hanging Expanding File from The Container Store ($6.99) is great for bills, banking records and more. Plus the tabbed dividers make it easy for you to compartmentalize. And with the string closure, you can take the whole folder on the go.
