Monday, May 2, 2011

If you want to keep certain newspapers — the paper from the day your child was born, papers that feature friends or family members, papers capturing historic events — then it's worth knowing how to save them properly.

You'll want to store them flat, not folded. Keep them away from the light, and store them somewhere that doesn't have large fluctuations in temperature and humidity. You're looking for somewhere cool and dry: 60-70 degrees F and 40-50% relative humidity are ideal. (Attics, basements and garages are generally not recommended.) And you'll want to save them in acid-free containers.

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A Note on Products

Products don't solve all your organizing challenges. I've gone into many homes and offices littered with products that didn't work - or maybe never got used!

But I do believe it is important to use tools (address books, calendars, storage containers, etc.) that are perfectly suited to you, both functionally and aesthetically (if that matters to you). If you find your perfect tools, you are much more likely to use them!

(Note: Except for any clearly-noted blog sponsorships, I do not make any money on any of the products listed here. I get some free samples sent to me every once in a while, and those are always disclosed.)