His advice to spouses of neatness fanatics is not to struggle: “There is no compromise. You can’t have it half-neat. That’s messy.” Originally Published: August 26, 1991 at 4:00 AM EDT ...

Clearly, consumers are still paying for the tools of neatness and organization. Yet it’s possible–and even demonstrable–that you’ll be more creative if your work space is disorganized and ...

Neatness In The Home: A Symbol Of Care And Stability A well-maintained home isn’t just about cleanliness—it’s about creating an atmosphere that feels peaceful, welcoming, and nurturing.

The 5 Unexpected Benefits of Neatness and a Tidy Home Keeping a home in shape is a part-time job. No, really! Many people spend almost 20 hours a week cooking, cleaning, and on all the things that ...

David H. Freedman, co-author of the book, “A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder,” argues that extreme neatness does have some drawbacks. One, he says, is the loss of creativity.

Canada has its own group of neatness gurus, some of whom are acolytes of the Japanese phenomenon, while others predate Marie Kondo's rise entirely. Nicholas Kalimin Lisa Orr is one such client.

The Japanese neatness consultant has inspired millions to declutter. So why is getting your home Instagrammably neat so difficult, asks David H. Freedman By David H. Freedman 15 January 2019 ...