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Jamie Novak

location-pin Scotch Plains, New Jersey

School: Union College

Expertise: cleaning & organization

Jamie Novak

  • 20-plus years of experience as an organizing expert
  • Author of several books, including Keep This, Toss That: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up; Stop Throwing Money Away; The Get Organized Answer Book; 1,000 Best Quick and Easy Time-Saving Strategies; and 1,000 Best Quick and Easy Organizing Secrets

Experience

Jamie is a professional organizer, freelance writer and the author of multiple books on decluttering, including Keep This, Toss That: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up. A cleaning and organizing expert with more than 20 years of experience, she covers these home topics for Reader’s Digest. She also appears regularly on morning TV and hosts the 10-Minute Podcast. When not on deadline, Jamie spends her time creating virtual programs on how to declutter, with a humorous twist. And when she's not working, Jamie is clipping recipes she’ll never prepare.

Education

Union College, AA, Communications

Articles

8 Best Closet Systems To Organize Your Space In 2023

8 Best Closet Systems to Organize Your Space in 2024

A closet system can transform your jumbled mess of a closet into an efficient storage space. Here are the best of the best.
A closet stuffed with various storage items

17 Utility Closet Organizing Ideas You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

It's time to sweep away the clutter and sort your collection of cleaning equipment and organize your household supplies: These must-know ideas ensure a well-organized utility closet.
Coat closet

21 Coat Closet Organization Ideas You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Keep your coat closet tidy with these need-to-know organizational tips and storage ideas.