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Folders can help you Organize old manuals
6-17-05
Dear Kathi,
My husband insists on saving the manuals and warranty slips for every
item that we buy. I don’t think we ever read or refer to them
but I must keep them ‘just in case’.
What is the best way to keep this growing pile of booklets and papers
archived and out of my way?
Mary,
San Diego
Mary,
There
are a couple of options that work well for booklets and accompanying
loose papers.
If you have ample file drawer space, create hanging file folders.
Label these folders with categories to include; Electronics, Appliances,
Furniture, Computers and Tools. Add any other categories that are
applicable for your household. File your booklets within these broad
categories or divide them individually into manila folders within
each hanging file.
Another option employs a large 3” three ring binder. Create
sections with divider sheets labeled with each major category. Hole
punch each manual and store them “book style” within this
binder.
The least time-consuming method is to purchase a magazine bin that
will house all of your manuals vertically on a shelf. This option
is less organized but does keep all of your loose manuals in one space.
Whatever method you choose, collect all of the loose manuals scattered
throughout your home. Store them together in one area, preferably
the same space as your other papers. Pay close attention while you
gather these items and discard the manuals for items that you no longer
own.
Bonus tip: Keep a copy of your original sales receipt stapled to the
inside of each product manual. If you need a receipt for tax purposes,
make a copy for your tax records. If you need to use the warranty
or ask a question later, your purchase information will be organized
with the phone number to call.
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