Our house already looked like the bomb had gone off. The most expedient way to find anything was to go one piece at a time. If I have to go to that much work, I might as well have sorted into keep, trash or give away piles. The kids were so excited to see the house getting cleaned up, they all pitched in. Painting was my pay back for all the hard work. I didn't laugh until it was over. Never again will I procrastinate on someone elses work. I've learned my lesson!