Those old filing cabinets at thrift stores might be worthless to some people, but this DIY design trick will make them fun additions to your home.

Move toward a paperless office. Pushing some paper ... 2. Invest in filing cabinets. And use them. Filing cabinets won't help you organize your paperwork if you don't use them.

Organizing your financial and estate-planning ... Store your documents in a secure area, such as a locked filing cabinet or fireproof safe in your home. Make sure your loved ones know the location ...