Having Clutter can cost you Financially

Taken from the book called, “Clear your clutter with Feng Shui” by Karen Kingston
www.spaceclearing.com

What does it actually cost you to keep your stuff? Let’s do the math shall we.

List all the rooms that you have in your home on a piece of paper. Then go in each room and estimate the percentage of space that is be

ing taken up by things that you rarely or never use. Be honest with yourself as you do this process. If you want the blatant truth, include everything you don’t absolutely love or haven’t used in the last year.

In an average home the list should look something like this:

1. Entrance foyer 5%
2. Living room 10%
3. Dining room 15%
4. Kitchen 30%
5. Bedroom #1 40%
6. Bedroom #2 25%
7. Bedroom #3 20%
8. Junkroom 100%
9. Bathroom 10%
10. Basement 70%
11. Garage 90%

Total Clutter 415%

Now divide the total by the number of rooms.

415% ÷ 11 rooms = 37.72%

This means that 37.72% of your mortgage is being paid to house things that you don’t need or use.

The example given above is an average one. Some people’s percentage will be higher and some will be lower. The point is that clutter costs you $$ no matter which way you look at it.



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Moving Checklist

One Month Before Moving

  • Fill out change of address order form for post office or online http://canadapost.ca/personal/prodserv/mmm/default-e.asp
  • Make arrangements with moving company or reserve a rental truck
  • Make travel arrangements, if necessary, with airlines, buses, car rental agencies and hotels
  • Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic organizations
  • Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions (for pets as well)
  • Set up a checking account in your new city
  • Check into the laws and requirements of your new city regarding home-based businesses, professional tests, business licenses and any special laws that might be applicable to you
  • Take inventory of your belongings before they’re packed; in the event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take pictures or videotape and record serial numbers of electronic equipment for your belongings
  • Make arrangements for transporting pets
  • Start using up food items, so that there is less left to pack and possibly spoil

    • One To Two Weeks Before Moving
    New address change:

  • Friends and family
  • Hydro / Water
  • Telephone / Long distance / cell phone
  • Work / Schools
  • Cable / Internet
  • Newspaper / Magazine subscription
  • Life / Car insurance / Banks / Credit Cards
  • Family Benefits (Qc Pension Plan), Quebec 1-800-667-9625 / Canada 1-800-387-1194 or 1-800-387-1193
  • Quebec Child Tax 1-800-463-5185
  • Income Tax, Quebec 1-866-266-0976 / Canada 1-800-959-8281
  • Drivers License 873-7620
  • GST / PST / Source deductions
  • Qc health insurance card: http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/index_en.shtml
    514 864-3411

    • To do Checklist

  • Arrange for help on moving day
  • Reserve elevator if moving from an apartment
  • Have appliances serviced for moving
  • Clean rugs and clothing and have them wrapped for moving
  • Close bank accounts and have your funds wired to your new bank. Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic payments that haven’t been processed
  • Collect valuables from safe-deposit box.

    Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new address

  • Check with your insurance agent to ensure you’ll be covered through your homeowner or renter’s policy during the move
  • Defrost freezer and refrigerator

    • On Moving Day

  • Have a duffle bag with these item: Toilet paper, soap, garbage bags, cleaning products, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups, plates, cutlery, water, snacks and toothpaste
  • Have a copy of emergency prescriptions if necessary
  • Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic and garage to be sure they are empty
  • Carry important documents, currency and jewelry yourself, or use registered mail
  • Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds

    • After Arriving At New Home

  • Renew your driver’s license and auto registration
  • Shop around for new insurance policies, especially auto coverage
  • Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees
  • Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home

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    School in Montreal West Area

    Are you planning on moving to the West part of Montreal Island? Need some information on schools? I have compiled a list to help you out.
    For information on private schools, please watch the video.

    PRIMARY AND SECONDARY:
    There are 3 public school boards.

    English Montreal
    www.emsb.qc.ca – 6000 av. Fielding, Montreal
    (514) 483-7200

    LBPSB – Lester B. Pearson
    www.lbpsb.qc.ca/ -1925 Brookdale Ave.Dorval, – registration@lbpsb.qc.ca
    (514) 422-3022

    Marguerite-Bourgeoys
    www.csmb.qc.ca/ – 1100, bd de la Côte-Vertu, Saint-Laurent
    (514) 855-4500

    Commission Scolaire de Montreal
    www.csdm.qc.ca/ – 3737, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal info@csdm.qc.ca
    (514) 596-6000

    HIGH SCHOOLS
    English Montreal: http://www.emsb.qc.ca/en/schools_en/pages/schools.asp?level=2
    LBPSB: http://www.lbpsb.qc.ca/eng/schools/highschools.asp
    Marguerite-Bourgeoys: http://www.csmb.qc.ca/fr-CA/secondaire/ecoles/recherche-ordre-alphabetique.aspx

    UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE & CEGEP

    Fédération des cégeps
    www.fedecegeps.qc.ca/

    Cégep Vanier College
    www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/ – Saint-Laurent
    (514) 744-7500

    Marianopolis College
    www.marianopolis.edu/ – 4873 Westmount Avenue, Westmount
    (514) 931-8792

    Cégep du Vieux Montréal
    www.cvm.qc.ca/ – 255 Rue Ontario Est, Montreal
    (514) 982-3437

    Collège LaSalle
    www.collegelasalle.com/ – 2000 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
    (514) 939-2006

    John Abbott College
    www.johnabbott.qc.ca – 21275 Rue Lakeshore, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
    (514) 457-6610

    Dawson College
    www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca – 3040 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal
    (514) 931-8731

    Université de Montréal
    www.umontreal.ca/ – 2900 boul. Édouard-Montpetit, Montreal
    (514) 343-6111

    Concordia University
    www.concordia.ca – 1455 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Montreal
    (514) 848-2424

    College de Montreal
    www.college-montreal.qc.ca – 1931 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal
    (514) 933-7397

    McGill University
    www.mcgill.ca – Montréal
    (514) 398-4455

    Université du Québec à Montréal
    www.uqam.ca – 320 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal
    (514) 987-3000

    Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf
    www.brebeuf.qc.ca – 3200 Chemin Côte Sainte C, Montréal
    (514) 342-1320

    L’École de technologie supérieure
    www.etsmtl.ca/

    École Polytechnique de Montréal
    www.polymtl.ca/ -2900 Boulevard Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal
    (514) 340-4711

    HEC Montréal | École de gestion
    www.hec.ca/ – 3000 Côte Sa Ch, Montréal
    (514) 340-6000

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