In the recent Office Zoning Issues post we looked at how to arrange your office supplies zone-wise to cut down on clutter. However some people in the comments mentioned stuff creeping up on them. Also, I mentioned that if you have certain tasks or a job that changes, the supplies and papers you may need can change week to week.
Because I write full-time my job does change on a weekly basis. One week I’ve got so and so projects, and the next week a new one. Also, my bills change each week and so does mail I need to deal …read more

No, I’m not talking about whether your office is legit – usually, unless you’re working on the roof, or in the front yard, no one is going to comment on your home office zoning. I’m talking about zoning your desk for maximum efficiency.

Your goal when desk or whole home office zoning is to organize in such a way, that you can be more productive, easily find items, and not kill yourself reaching said items.
The best way to zone is to place high need objects nearby, mid-use items semi-close, and items you use once a month far, far, away.
Examples from my …read more